Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
 
Banff Alberta  T1L 1H1 Hybrid work
$68,714–$102,040 a year - Full-time
 
Job details
Pay
$68,714–$102,040 a year
Job type
Full-time

Location
Banff, AB T1L 1H1•Hybrid work

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Vision care
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Company pension
On-site gym
Discounted or free food
Paid vacation

Full job description
Company Overview

Founded in 1933, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization dedicated to excellence in artistic and creative development. We inspire artists, leaders, and thinkers to unleash their creative potential in a stunning environment.
In service of the Banff Centre's mission, vision and strategic priorities, the Development Office generates revenue to meet or exceed annual and/or campaign targets, assists its private and public supporters with meeting their giving objectives in line with Banff Centre’s strategic priorities, and builds strong and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The Development Officer, Annual Giving has specific responsibilities and accountabilities in the cultivation, recognition, and stewardship of a portfolio of supporters/prospects with the goal of securing commitments (annual and multi-year) for identified fundraising campaign priorities.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts, below are some key accountabilities:

Cultivate, solicit, renew and upgrade annual donors through timely written and digital communications and phone calls.
Strategize and implement approaches to annual gift prospects generated through research and special events, plans and coordinates direct mail projects to donors, alumni or other groups
Develop and implement a three year Annual Giving Program plan complete with budget, goals, and metrics
Achieve and / or exceed revenue goals for the assigned portfolio of prospects and supporters under $5,000 annually by developing, maintaining and implementing a robust and sustainable rolling 3-year pipeline plan from qualification to cultivation to solicitation to stewardship
Work closely with other Development staff to integrate the Annual Giving Program into all development activities
Work collaboratively with Marketing and the Development Writer to create and submit professional, meaningful and appropriate supporter communications (i.e. mailings, donor newsletters, proposals and letters) and meet with prospects and supporters to solicit financial support toward fundraising priorities
Audit and adapt related development activities to ensure goals are met; develop strategies to ensure sustainability and growth of revenue; increase supporter engagement and maintain high supporter retention rates
Continuously develop and foster relationships with supporters in line with high professional standards and the fundraising code of ethics; expand Banff Centre’s base of friends, advocates and supporters
Identify aligned prospects for fundraising priorities through a variety of tactics including but not limited to research, analysis, assigned portfolio management, and qualification
Develop and execute fundraising plans for assigned portfolio and using a variety of fundraising tools to manage the portfolio for success
Maintain a high level of knowledge on fundraising sector and best practices within sector to ensure continual professional growth
Ensure the ethical handling of confidential supporter information
As designated, lead and / or advance other projects and strategies that support the priorities of the Development office and Banff Centre’s overall strategy including alumni and employee giving programs.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, CFRE, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum four years of successful experience with proven track record in campaigns and portfolio specific areas of fundraising preferred.
Experience working in arts and culture is an asset
Results driven
Strong technical skills - MS Office Suite, fundraising databases and other tools
Excellent customer service skills with proven ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships.
Demonstrated experience and success in building, leading and executing fundraising plans and strategies to deliver on (or exceed) set goals.
Understand supporter needs and perceptions and ability to adapt to them accordingly to align with organization’s fundraising priorities.
Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral/presentation communication skills and an ability to work cooperatively with, motivate and influence, a broad range of individuals.
Demonstrated tact, diplomacy and creativity.
Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational, time management and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure and independently.
Experienced at multitasking with strong project management skills and a proven ability to manage and balance large workloads, projects and portfolios.
Employment Terms and Benefits

In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a salaried, fulltime position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
The salary range for this position is $68,714 - $102,040 based on experience.
The successful candidate will enjoy twenty paid vacation days and four personal days annually, extended medical and dental benefits, and participation in an employer-matched pension plan.
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
Hybrid work environment
Employee Assistance Program
Health care spending account
Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
Professional development
Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,714.00-$102,040.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site gym
On-site parking
Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Banff, AB T1L 1H1