Development Officer overseeing the President’s Council program and managing mid-level donor relationships for the Canadian Opera Company. Fostering community connections and philanthropic support for opera in Canada.
Responsibilities
Lead the President’s Council program, including annual renewal strategy, member acquisition, and targeted upgrades to higher giving levels.
Develop and execute a 12-month engagement calendar for President’s Council members, including personalized cultivation touchpoints, performance events, and recognition activities.
Collaborate with the Development writer to prepare member communications, renewal appeals, and acknowledgement letters in alignment with the department’s voice and standards.
Collaborate with the Donor Services Coordinator(s) to ensure accurate benefit fulfillment, recognition listings, and CRM records for President’s Council members.
Track and report on program revenue, retention, and upgrade metrics, making data-informed recommendations to the Director, Major Gifts.
Manage a tiered caseload of approximately 200 mid-level donors (defined as donors giving between $2,250 and $10,000 annually), with a focus on building genuine relationships, improving retention, and growing revenue across the portfolio.
Qualify and develop a roster of prospects leveraging database-identified candidates from the Major Gifts team and Research Officer, and cultivate relationships through personalized outreach, meetings, and stewardship.
Conduct in-person and phone-based donor meetings to deepen engagement, with a primary focus on upgrading annual giving levels and strengthening the donor’s connection to the COC’s mission.
Manage lapsed reactivation outreach and President’s Council acquisition strategies using giving data and segmentation provided by the Development Operations and Annual Fund team to inform approach.
Deliver high-quality, personalized stewardship for mid-level donors and President’s Council members through written communications, calls, and event attendance.
Draft stewardship materials including impact updates, thank-you notes, and recognition communications that reflect the donor’s relationship to the COC.
Support the planning and on-site execution of donor cultivation events and performance experiences, with particular attention to mid-level and President’s Council audiences.
Maintain accurate and timely records of all donor interactions, moves, and stewardship activities in Tessitura.
Support the preparation of donor proposals, program reports, and pipeline summaries for internal review and campaign reporting.
Draft, maintain, and update standard operating procedures for President’s Council portfolio/program.
Support accurate revenue tracking and forecasting for the President’s Council portfolio, working with the Development team to ensure timely reporting.
Collaborate with the Donor Services Coordinator(s) and Development Officer, Advancement Operations on gift processing, database hygiene, and recognition accuracy.
Requirements
1–2 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, annual giving, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing a donor portfolio with responsibility for revenue outcomes.
Strong written communication skills, with experience drafting donor-facing materials.
Experience working with CRM systems; Tessitura experience is an asset.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment (in-office and remote)
Required to work select evenings and weekends in support of performances and donor events throughout the season
Ability to manage competing priorities and interact with donors and colleagues calmly and professionally
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