Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bThe story of STARS begins over 35 years ago, it\'s impossible to share with you all the amazing work that goes on each day and to tell you about the incredible people that work here. Watch the video below to learn more about STARS as you begin to explore this amazing opportunity within our organization, you have to be great to work here, we can\'t wait to meet you -Donor Relations & Development OfficerIs this challenge for you?The Donor Relations & Development officer will support the STARS Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s efforts to raise critical funds for mission operations. This individual will be responsible for the specific advancement of the STARS planned giving program and major gifts in Saskatchewan & Manitoba, with direction provided by Director of Development, Saskatchewan & Manitoba. Working closely with the planned giving/major gift, annual giving, and stewardship teams, the successful candidate will maintain effective relationships while prospecting, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding planned gifts in support of STARS Foundation overall fundraising goals. The successful candidate may work out of STARS\' Regina or Saskatoon office.Do you have what it takes?

• Meets or exceed activity targets (discovery calls, face to face meetings, submitted proposals, successful solicitations) for fundraising specific to planned giving and major gifts as mutually agreed upon with Leader;
• Implement current marketing strategies and activities for STARS planned giving program; while assisting in the creation and development of new marketing initiatives in collaboration with planned giving, marketing and communications team members;
• Establish and maintain professional, productive relationships with donors and potential giving donors;
• Advance planned giving programming through presentations, meetings and other communication with donors, prospects, and allied professionals;
• Provide timely, thoughtful, and professional responses to all planned giving inquiries received by phone, mail, and email, along with responses from donor surveys, appeals and legacy campaigns. Develop a follow-up plan and implement relationship management strategies for prospects and donors;
• Estate administration; working closely with STARS CFO and other executive, along with legal and/or personal representatives (executors) responsible for fulfilling donors\xe2\x80\x99 estate plans and wishes; as well as stewardship of deceased donors\xe2\x80\x99 family members when applicable;
• Review estate gift notices and enter information in database, review open estate files to determine status and follow-up required with personal representatives and solicitors;
• Maintaining and using a basic knowledge of gift planning strategies and vehicles, along with an understanding of tax and trust laws applicable to basic estate planning fundamentals;
• Maintain stewardship of all Saskatchewan and Manitoba Legacy prospects with assistance from planned giving and stewardship team members;
• Participate in planned giving budget process through forecasting of known/expected legacy gift revenue;
• Effectively use STARS database to maintain accurate, professional, and current planned giving records, actions, and reports;
• Participate actively as a member an integrated development team remaining informed of donor relations and development best practices;
• Travel within Saskatchewan and Manitoba;
• Other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Adhere to high ethical standards in fundraising;
• Ability to cope well with stress and meet deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build excellent working relationships with donors, allied professionals and fellow team members;
• Experience in the development of planned giving initiatives;
• A successful track record in revenue growth within previous fundraising portfolios;
• An aptitude for implementing a variety of fundraising strategies the would positively influence the success of the planned giving program;
• Superior oral and written communication skills coupled with good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters;
• Self-motivated, energetic and flexible and adaptable work style;
• Good sense of humor;
• Four to five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in Major Gift Fundraising with individuals; specific experience with planned giving fundraising would be an asset;
• Experience and proven ability to provide exceptional donor stewardship;
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and exceptional administrative skills;
• Strong computer skills and experience with Raiser\xe2\x80\x99s Edge would be an asset;
• A post-secondary degree in business management, non- profit studies or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• A CFRE designation is desirable;
• A member of CAGP or AFP would be an asset.

What we offer!We offer a competitive salary based on education and experience, as well as excellent organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and so much more. More importantly you will be a key member of the STARS organization and a link in our ability to execute our mission of saving lives safely within the chain of survival.If you are the person we are looking for and would like to make a difference with your career, please make sure to apply!By clicking "submit", you provide Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) consent to collect, use and disclose your personal information for the purpose of evaluating, establishing and/or managing an employment relationship with you. You acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred outside Canada, and may be accessible to law enforcement and national security authorities outside Canada. If you have questions about this consent, or wish to obtain further details about STARS\' privacy practices, please contact our privacy officer at privacy@stars.ca or review our privacy policy at https://stars.ca/privacy-policy/ .

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