Fund Development Full Time FUND DEV & COMM Saskatoon, SK, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1088

MAJOR GIFTS & DONOR RELATIONS LEAD

JOB POSTING

ABOUT YWCA SASKATOON:

The YWCA Saskatoon is a energetic team dedicated to positively impacting the lives of women, their families, and the community. YWCA Saskatoon is a vibrant organization providing inclusive community services on Treaty Six territory and the homeland of the Métis peoples since 1910. We look forward tothe possibility of you joining our team.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

At the YWCA Saskatoon, we believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workspace and workforce that represents the communities we serve. We acknowledge that certain groups have been historically disadvantaged and continue to face barriers in the workforce. In collaboration with the Canadian Employment Equity Act, we have identified the following groups, which have experienced historical and/or current obstacles, as part of our equity priority group:

These include:

- Persons of colour
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- 2SLGBTQ+ community
- Newcomers to Canada

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we're committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace.

If at any time during the application and selection process you require accommodation, please email Areesha Kansi at [email protected] .

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Major Gifts & Donor Relations Lead is responsible for developing and strengthening individual donor relationships and implementing strategies to grow and sustain individual giving revenue for YWCA Saskatoon. The role leads donor prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship across major gifts, annual giving, monthly giving and planned or legacy giving programs.





The Lead also maintains relationships with capital campaign donors , supports outstanding pledge fulfilment and develops relationships with third-party fundraising partners. Working collaboratively with the Fund Development team, the Lead strengthens donor engagement, retention and long-term philanthropic support for YWCA Saskatoon.

POSITION REPORTING:

This position reports to the Director, Development and Engagement

HOURS OF WORK:

This is a permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week primarily Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Rewarding work; contribute to meaningful change for clients and our community
- An inclusive and supportive team
- Fitness membership at Fitness on 25 th and a discounted rate on eligible programs
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and more

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Identify, research and qualify prospective individual donors and manage an assigned donor portfolio.
- Develop and implement donor-specific cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans aligned with donor interests, giving history and philanthropic potential.
- Conduct donor meetings, build relationships, coordinate follow-up and maintain accurate records of donor interactions and relationship progress.
- Assess donor engagement and giving potential, identify opportunities to deepen relationships and recommend appropriate portfolio movement.
- Identify annual and monthly donors with major-gift potential and opportunities to increase individual giving.
- Develop strategies to strengthen donor participation, increase gift size and build long‐term donor loyalty.
- Maintain accurate donor records, portfolio information and engagement histories to support effective relationship management, fundraising planning and reporting.
- Individual Giving Programs
- Develop, implement and evaluate strategies for major gifts, annual giving, monthly giving and planned or legacy giving.
- Cultivate, solicit and steward mid-level and major donors through personalized engagement, proposals, follow-up and donor‐specific impact updates.

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