Position Description

Globally, 1.7 billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) like leprosy. They are the world’s most underserved people and communities. NTDs don’t just cause illness and disability, but they destroy livelihoods and tear families apart. These diseases seed discrimination and isolation. Neglected tropical diseases trap people in a cycle of poverty.

As followers of Jesus, we cannot stand by and let people suffer needlessly from treatable and preventable diseases. God calls us to intervene in this broken world as agents of restoration and hope. We work with our committed supporters here in Canada and our partners in the countries where we serve to be champions of hope.

• Title:                           Mid-Level Giving Officer
• Reports To:               Director of Development
• Start Date:                 April 7, 2025
• Salary Range:           $60,000 to $70,000 annually, dependent on experience.

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Mid-Level Giving Officer is part of the Major Gifts team and oversees a mid-level donor program ($1,000–$4,999 annually) to strengthen the pipeline for major and planned giving. You will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, implementing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to grow revenues and expand the donor base. This role bridges individual giving, annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving while collaborating across departments to ensure donors have a seamless and rewarding experience.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies and tactics to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward mid-level gifts ($1000 – $4,999) from individuals, foundations, and businesses.
• Actively manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors/prospects and develop effective fundraising tactics to secure ongoing annual support, cultivate major gifts, and identify legacy giving potential.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement innovative, mid-level giving strategies to engage and inspire support from like-minded prospects and donors.
• Develop a moves management system for mid-level donors with the Director of Development and maintain timely and accurate notes in Raiser’s Edge to reflect activity.
• Work with the Major Gifts team to identify and qualify donors based on capacity, interest, linkage and readiness for mid-level, major gift or legacy gift.
• Proactively identify and research funding opportunities from diverse sources, including private foundations, corporations, and other grant-making institutions.
• Craft, refine, and submit letters of intent and grant proposals to meet specific funder requirements and maximize funding potential.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development to ensure appropriate recognition and stewardship of assigned donors.
• Other duties, as assigned.

What you bring to the position:

• University degree /college diploma in relevant field required.
• A minimum of three years of progressive fundraising experience; experience in global healthcare philanthropy would be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in annual or mid-level giving and supporting major gifts and planned giving prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation.
• Proven ability to solicit, maintain and build new and long-term relationships with donors and prospects.
• Experience with donor cultivation and stewardship strategies
• Mature Christian faith, and the ability to embody principles of the Christian faith in everyday dealings with colleagues, supporters, and members of the community
• Fully aligned with the vision, mission, and values of Effect Hope, including Statement of Faith.  
• Familiarity with global health issues and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) would be an asset.

Your competencies include:

• Advanced computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Proficiency with Raiser´s Edge and/or CRM donor software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment.
• A flexible team player with demonstrated ability to collaborate and support colleagues and motivated to achieve results.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

What we have to offer:

• Benefits: A competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching pension plan
• Location: Our office is located in Markham with easy access to highways and transit.  Ability to work hybrid and/or remote is an option.
• Community: Fellowship and pray with your colleagues and be encouraged in your faith.
• Career Development and Mentoring: We are a Christian organization with experienced and thoughtful leaders committed to investing their time to grow and develop others.
• Recognized as one of Charity Intelligence Canada’s Top 10 Impact Charities and Top 10 International Impact Charities of 2024.

We encourage and support growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and believe this is the position that will make you excited to come to work every day, then we want to hear from you.    

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apply now by sending a resume and cover letter with the job title in the subject line to humanresources@effecthope.org.