*** Please apply with a resume and cover letter ***

Job Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia Canada

Job Title: Annual Giving Specialist

Reports to: Senior Manager of Invitation

Chalice (Canada) is a Catholic organization with a vision for "A world where all children and families live in communities of life and love." Through the generosity of our Canadian supporters, combined with the continued effort of our international partners and Chalice sponsored families, we work in more than 1500 communities around the world to provide opportunities for children to receive an education, for families to become empowered, and for communities to become more caring and connected.

Please visit our website at: www.chalice.ca to find out more information about our mission and our organization.

Chalice (Canada) is looking for a highly personable, detail-oriented, and relationship-focused individual for the role of Annual Giving Specialist to work as part of the Major Gifts team. The ideal candidate will be committed to Chalice’s mission and will be responsible for fostering continuing relationships with current and potential Chalice donors. The Annual Giving Specialist achieves these goals through direct and professional communication with donors, maintaining internal records and reports, and by monitoring, responding to, and following-up with donor requests, interests, and gifts. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable working in and contributing to the faith-filled work environment at Chalice, as well as hold values that align with the Catholic values of Chalice. The successful candidate for this position has completed a post-secondary program or has demonstrable experience in a related role, has experience in customer service, and is adept at interpersonal communication.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Commitment to support, promote, and grow the mission of Chalice.
• Document donor interests using internal tools and database software, and connect donors to various Chalice funding initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential Chalice donors through correspondence and other forms of professional contact, such as follow-up reporting and ‘thank you’ calls.
• Maintain a current knowledge and a clear understanding of Chalice’s campaigns and activities to identify the most appropriate gift for the donor’s wishes.
• Maintain and enhance appropriate donor relationships and financial information.
• Conduct donor research and create periodic reports on donor involvement.
• Develop impact reports and other communication materials to respond to donor requests.
• Represent Chalice in a professional capacity, including at fundraising and various other events and forums.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Attend departmental and team meetings, including daily prayer meetings, as required.
• Other duties assigned by the Senior Manager.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant post-secondary program or equivalent related experience.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to negotiate, build and maintain relations to inspire others to support Chalice.
• Experience working in a charitable or not-for-profit organization in a fundraising and/or financial planning related role.
• Demonstrated experience working in a detail-oriented and customer service-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and use discretion in confidential matters.
• Demonstrated proficiency working in the Microsoft Office/Office 365 environment, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word and other programs.
• Exceptional persuasive and explanatory written and verbal communication skills.
• English Language proficiency - mandatory.
• French Language proficiency - considered an asset.
• CFRE Certification would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge, familiarity, and involvement with the Catholic Church and Faith would be considered an asset.
• Experience creating content for and making public presentations would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience working with donor management databases, including iWave, would be considered an asset.

Other Requirements

• Stay current on major giving trends and changes that affect charitable giving.
• Attend training sessions, conferences, and workshops as required.
• Participate in research and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Comfortable working in and contributing to the Catholic faith-filled work environment.

Benefits

Chalice (Canada) offers benefits including paid vacation, as well as health and travel insurances.

To Apply:

Please forward you cover letter and resume directly to HR[at]chalice[dot]ca, with ‘Annual Giving Specialist’ in the subject line of the email, by March 24, 2023. Please state your salary expectation and availability. We thank all those who apply for their interest in the position; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Chalice is following all COVID-19 related recommendations from NS Health.

Application question(s):

• Please include a cover letter with your application.

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• charitable fundraising: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-24
Expected start date: 2023-03-27

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