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About the Role

The Specialist, Campaigns will collaborate with senior management, volunteer leadership, marketing and communications, and conservation staff to lead the strategy and implementation of a multi-level stewardship and donor engagement program. This role fosters long-term relationships between WWF-Canada and its donors, supports fundraising activities, and manages a revenue line focused on donor-advised funds (DAFs). A key focus will be maintaining and optimizing a robust stewardship and recognition program as the organization enters the public phase of a major fundraising campaign.

Responsibilities

Liaise, engage, and communicate with donors and Donor-advised funds (DAFs) foundations and providers to solicit, renew, and upgrade relationships, with an annual revenue goal of $300,000+.
Work closely with internal departments to ensure DAF-related processes, procedures, and standard operating practices (SOPs) are effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously optimized.
Create stewardship reports, proposals, and briefing notes with other development, marketing, and conservation staff.
Coordinate and execute special donor events with WWF event and fundraising staff.
Work with the marketing and communications team on the coordination and production of all event materials, invitations, speaking notes, and public relations.
Coordinate and project manage select high net-worth donor stewardship activities and donor recognition across all major gift revenue streams.
Work closely with various resource development teams to coordinate, plan, and execute a strategic schedule of stewardship opportunities for each Relationship Manager’s donor list.
Compile and maintain an inventory of existing stewardship and recognition commitments and opportunities to ensure compliance with the donor recognition policy and gift agreements.

Requirements

A post-secondary education from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field, including fundraising, special events planning and/or project management in a non-profit and 3+ years of relevant experience in the fundraising/advancement field or equivalent client-focused environment OR 6+ years of related experience in fundraising, special events planning and project management in a non-profit setting.
Exposure to a non-profit fundraising environment and/or a capital campaign is an asset.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong sense of diplomacy and demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with external and internal stakeholder groups.
Understanding of current and emerging best practices in stewardship and donor engagement, or equivalent client relationship best practices, with a demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies that strengthen long-term relationships with major donors.
Ability to work independently, rise to new challenges, find creative solutions, and to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment with multiple workflows and competing deadlines.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Asana, Mission CRM, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign), Canva, and other digital communications and marketing tools.
Experience with website management, email marketing platforms, analytics dashboards, and campaign reporting tools is an asset.
Superior writing skills, with a preference to experience writing philanthropic grants, proposals and stewardship reports.
Passion for nature and understanding of the science of environmental issues.
Familiarity with First Nations Principles of OCAP, BC First Nations Data Governance Initiative, or other similar data sovereignty guidelines an asset.
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation considered an asset.
Identify & align with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
Occasional local and national travel may be required.
Ability to occasionally work outside of regular business hours as required to speak with donors and attend events.

Skills

Fundraising
Special events planning
Project management
Client relationship management
MS Office Suite
Asana
Mission CRM
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)
Canva
Digital communications
Marketing tools
Website management
Email marketing platforms
Analytics dashboards
Campaign reporting tools
Grant writing
Proposal writing
Stewardship report writing

Location

Hybrid – Toronto
Hybrid – Ottawa
Hybrid – Montréal

Work Type

Permanent
Full-Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

3+ years of relevant experience in the fundraising/advancement field or equivalent client-focused environment
6+ years of related experience in fundraising, special events planning and project management in a non-profit setting

Education Level

Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Salary/Compensations

$62,400 - $67,000 annually

About the Company

WWF-Canada's vision is a Canada with abundant wildlife where nature and people thrive.

Equal Opportunity

WWF-Canada values and relies on diversity of thought, knowledge, expertise, and lived experience. They encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
They are committed to a barrier-free and equitable recruitment & selection process and will provide accommodations upon request.