Stratford Hall - Philanthropy Manager

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fund development plan aligned with organizational goals.
• Set and achieve measurable fundraising targets in collaboration with the Director of Development.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a significant pool of prospects and donors, including individuals, corporations and foundations up to the mid-level gift range of $10,000.
• Develop engagement strategies to cultivate and steward relationships through a moves management process that encourages increased giving and multi-year commitments.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors through regular communication, appreciation events, and impact reporting.
• Develop personalized stewardship plans to retain and upgrade donors.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive donor records in CRM/database (Raiser's Edge NXT).
• Collaborate to design, write, and distribute recognition through various mediums and other stewardship.

• In collaboration with the Director of Development, plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising and cultivation & stewardship events and campaigns in support of annual appeals, giving days, donor recognition, and community building events.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to develop promotional materials and messaging.

• Work closely with the Director of Development, members of Development team, faculty, volunteers, alums to support fundraising goals.
• Provide support and guidance to staff and volunteers involved in fundraising.
• Report regularly on fundraising progress and metrics.

• Post-secondary education in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional fundraising experience, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Adept at working across cultures and building trust within diverse communities.
• Proven success writing comprehensive funding proposals that engage audiences from intellectual and emotional standpoints.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a creative and innovative approach to donor engagement.
• Experience with donor relationship management software (e.g., Raiser's Edge NXT).
• Highly organized with attention to detail and able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and problem solve while also collaborating and managing up.
• Steadfast commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Flexible and adaptable; embraces change.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost professional integrity.
• Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school's success.
• Flexible schedule with ability to attend evening events.

• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset.
• Mandarin language skills are considered an asset.
• Experience in an independent school or nonprofit environment is considered an asset.

• Salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 per year.
• Work location: Vancouver, BC

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