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Join WaterAid Canada and impact global communities by enhancing access to clean water as a key member of our fundraising team.
Overview
Salary £70000 - £75000
Location Ottawa, Canada - Remote
Nomad Friendly? 
98% Remote- North America
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
WaterAid Canada is part of a vital international federation focused on the essential mission of improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene worldwide. As a vibrant non-profit organization, WaterAid Canada is committed to innovation, growth, and the passionate pursuit of a world where everyone can reach clean water and sanitation. It's an opportunity to be part of a transformative team making tangible differences in global communities.
Role Summary
- Manage the development and operations of individual giving portfolios, including annual, monthly, and leadership donors.
- Develop and implement stewardship programs for annual and leadership giving donors.
- Plan and execute giving campaigns utilizing direct mail, digital platforms, and third-party fundraising events.
- Create strategies to improve donor engagement, stewardship, and retention.
Role Requirements
- At least three years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or stewardship, specifically within an annual giving portfolio.
- Expertise in utilizing tact and diplomacy with a keen sense for philanthropic motivators.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative work ethic.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with French being a significant asset.
- Proficiency in fundraising databases, especially Raiser's Edge / NXT.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Remote-based working environment, with occasional office work in Ottawa.
Application Process Details
- Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada.
- Apply by submitting a CV and cover letter combined in a single Word or PDF document.
WaterAid Canada is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene, and sanitation in communities around the world. As part of the global WaterAid federation, we work tirelessly to create a world where everyone has access to clean water and sanitation. With a commitment to innovation and growth, we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission.
The role entails managing the development and operations of WaterAid Canada's individual giving portfolios, including annual, monthly, and leadership donors. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the annual and leadership giving stewardship. You will also plan and execute annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, digital acquisition, and third-party fundraisers. You will also develop and implement strategies to enhance donor engagement, stewardship, and retention.
Job requirements include a minimum of three years of experience working in a fundraising, donor relations, or stewardship capacity, particularly in an annual giving portfolio. Exceptional tact and diplomacy, an acumen for identifying philanthropic motivators and driving them to action, and an entrepreneurial and collaborative work ethic are also required. You should have exceptional verbal and written communication skills (in English, French is an asset) and a good understanding of fundraising databases, particularly Raiser's Edge / NXT.
Benefits include excellent salary and the opportunity to work in a remote-based environment with occasional requirements to work out of the Ottawa office as needed. We support and enjoy a remote working environment. Candidates must be based in Ottawa or Toronto.
To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Canada. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
