At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work from medical care and logistical coordination, to finance and communications since MSF was established in 1971.
MSF Canada is looking for a Donor Engagement Officer for our fundraising team who:
Secures significant philanthropic support towards the international priority projects identified by MSF Canada in agreement with MSF’s operating centre’s
Drives and implements moves management for their own portfolio, documenting all contacts and next steps in CRM. Build appropriate strategies and create the tools needed to initiate and cultivate these relationships, including crafting opportunities for restricted and multi-year giving
Determine annual projections and regular reforecasting of major donors in their portfolio. Liaise with colleague’s cross-departmentally, major donors, the MSF Canada Executive team, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders to execute cultivation, stewardship, and retention strategies, including provision of tailored briefing notes and event planning support
Will help the Administration Department by contributing to the development of the Major Giving annual plan, designed to meet priority funding needs, effectively communicate about MSF project activities and advocacy efforts, and meet the needs, objectives, and policies of MSF; Draft reports (including financial information), and provide high quality service to our foundation donors and prospective donor
The successful candidate will:
Demonstrate development experience, preferably in Fundraising, Major Gifts, or with Multilateral/Bilateral funders
Have experience closing gifts at the six-figure level, including complex gifts using a variety of giving vehicles
Have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills
Have knowledge of humanitarian issues
Have experience in all aspects of donor cultivation (research, writing, follow-up, and stewardship)
Demonstrate experience with Microsoft Office programs (specifically Word and Excel), fundraising databases, and conducting online research
Have knowledge and experience with major donors from Central Canada (Ontario and Manitoba)
Be enthusiastic “all hands-on deck” style team player; able to operate and collaborate across multiple teams and thrive in a fast-paced culture.
