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Description

As the Development & Engagement Officer, you will play a crucial role in the fundraising process of the YWCA Saskatoon and work to maintain a strong donor pipeline. You will be responsible for maintaining a portfolio of donors, initiating contact, building relationships, reporting to donors on the impact of giving and maintaining donor engagement. Your ability to connect with the mission and values of the organization will be essential to your success in the role.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Donor Relationship and Stewardship
Engage donors
Implement donor thank you and stewardship process
Create and maintain donor reports
Maintain relationships with existing donors
2. Provide administrative support for fund development
Accept charitable gifts, process donation receipts, and prepare correspondence, printed materials, reports, research, and lists
Maintain and update donor and gift information in the donor database
Work with VP of Operations & Finance to prepare monthly and annual donation reconciliation
Coordinate donor visits, tours, and social events
Respond to donor and volunteer inquiries in person, on the phone or in writing
3. Provide support for events and special projects
Support YWCA special events
Coordinate details, event promotions, invitations, RSVPs, and tickets
Provide event-day support with occasional evening or weekend work
4. Develop a deep understanding of YWCA Saskatoon
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience is considered an asset
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, including diplomacy and tact with enthusiastic professionalism in dealing with people
Strong computer skills and clerical accuracy is essential
Proficiency in Raisers Edge and Microsoft is considered an asset
Proven ability to work independently and as part of team
Experience with events, committees and volunteers an asset
Familiarity with the non-profit sector an asset