Job Description

Development Officer

Preference will be given to candidates based out of Toronto or the Bow Valley due to the nature of the prescribed portfolio.

aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus - artists, leaders, and thinkers - to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as Minhrpa (translated in Stoney Nakoda as the waterfalls) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the \xc3\x8ey\xc3\xa2rhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) - comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations - as well as the Tsuutina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

In service of Banff Centre for Art and Creativitys mission, vision and strategic priorities, the Development Office generates revenue to meet or exceed annual and/or campaign targets, assists its private and public supporters with meeting their giving objectives in line with Banff Centres strategic priorities, and builds strong and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The Development Officer has specific responsibilities and accountabilities in the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of a portfolio of supporters/prospects with the goal of securing commitments (annual and multi-year) for identified fundraising priorities (annual and campaign).

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts, below are some key accountabilities:

• Cultivate relationships with a portfolio of newly identified supporters in the qualification stage, with the goal of building Banff Centres supporter base.
• Secure donation and sponsorship commitments toward a Major Gifts target by leading and managing an assigned portfolio of prospects and supporters through a proactive contact and solicitation program.
• Continuously develop and foster relationships with supporters of the Arts and Leadership communities in line with high professional standards and the fundraising code of ethics; expand Banff Centres base of friends, advocates and supporters, and its profile in the Arts and Leadership community.
• Participate in Developments overall planning and implementation processes with respect to achieving annual campaign goals and other team objectives.
• Plan, prepare and brief Banff Centre leadership and key volunteers in preparation for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship meetings and calls; work with Arts and Leadership programming team to develop, sustain and optimize relationships with prospects and supporters.
• Support the Chief Advancement Officer and Director, Major Gifts on work with campaign cabinet and/ or Board members or other volunteers to help with identifying potential stakeholder partners to assist in advancing Banff Centres fundraising goals.
• Monitor, manage, execute on assigned portfolio and other annual goals, reporting and presenting on progress toward agreed milestones.
• Identify aligned prospects for fundraising priorities through a variety of tactics including but not limited to research, analysis, assigned portfolio management, and qualification.

• Bachelors degree in a related field, CFRE, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five years of successful experience with proven track record in campaigns and portfolio specific areas of fundraising preferred.
• Experience working in arts and culture is an asset
• Goal and success oriented
• Strong technical skills (MS Office Suite, fundraising databases (Raisers Edge preferred) and other tools)
• Excellent customer service skills with proven ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships.
• Demonstrated experience and success in building, leading and executing fundraising plans and strategies to deliver on (or exceed) set goals.
• Understand supporter needs and perceptions and ability to adapt to them accordingly to align with organizations fundraising priorities.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral/presentation communication skills and an ability to work cooperatively with, motivate and influence, a broad range of individuals.
• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy and creativity.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational, time management and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Experienced at multitasking with strong project management skills and a proven ability to manage and balance large workloads, projects and portfolios.

• In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a salaried, fulltime position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• The successful candidate will enjoy twenty paid vacation days and four personal days annually, extended medical and dental benefits, and participation in an employer-matched pension plan.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:

• Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
• Professional Development
• Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
• Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate - first month free for new staff!

• We are accepting applications for the Development Officer position until a suitable candidate is found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

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