Development Officer, Events & Partnership Fulfillment

Job title: Development Officer, Events & Partnership Fulfillment

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Position Title: Development Officer, Events & Partnership Fulfillment

Division: Impact

Reports To: Manager, Leadership & Mid-Level Giving

Salary Range: $58,092- $63,511

Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton

TVO Media Education Group (TVO.me) is a social impact organization at the intersection of digital learning, journalism, and immersive storytelling. As creators of award-winning content, we are on a journey to build a more informed, knowledgeable, and educated Ontario. We are unapologetic about our purpose — everything we do is about inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. That is our why.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

At TVO we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. We foster an environment where everyone is heard, feels valued and has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to learning, and we learn better together with a diverse team of employees that are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. With this goal in mind, at TVO we celebrate individual differences, knowledge, self-expression, and talent. At TVO, we recognize the importance of using anti-oppression practices, both within our organization and in our content.

We encourage applications from those belonging to underrepresented groups as well as all other qualified candidates.

Who We Are

As part of an ambitious new strategic vision, TVO.me is transforming itself and the digital learning and media landscapes. We know we are a better organization when we honour our commitments, when we thrive with diverse voices, when we value bold thinking, and embrace change. We understand and celebrate that we are better together.

We are proud to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer of 2023, recognized for our work-life balance, mental health supports, company culture and flexibility. This is a testament to the impactful work we do for Ontarians everyday. It is also a reflection of how quickly we have responded to employee feedback about how, when and where they want to work.

The opportunity

Are you an exceptional relationship builder with a passion for fundraising and learning? Do you thrive on inspiring and connecting donors to impactful projects? Does the idea of championing media and education excite you? If so, we want to hear from you!

The development officer will, with the guidance and support of the Manager, Events, Sponsorship and Major Gifts, manage a portfolio of engaged high-level sponsorships and donors, specifically focusing on stewardship and contract fulfillment, while providing support to advance the department’s financial goals. The position will also be responsible for supporting the execution of various external events.

How you will make an impact

Events

• Support event activation and execution including guestlist management, donor communications, coordinating logistics where needed.
• Working regularly in Raisers Edge; update account information and partnership conversations.
• Work collaboratively with the Philanthropy team, Marketing and Communications team, Audience Development team, and Digital team, to lead and coordinate aspects of the events.
• Preparation of post-event information, reporting stats and measurement metrics.

Partnership Fulfillment & Stewardship

• Support the implementation and activation of all partnership contract deliverables.
• Identify, build and steward relationships with partners, potential partners and major donors, including using qualification tools and research capacity to create profiles.
• Provide administrative support to external sponsorship agency, i.e. sourcing internal documents, research, making introductions to streamline conversations, etc.
• Working regularly in Raisers Edge; update account information and partnership conversations. Ensuring all activity is recorded in R.E. within 24 hours.
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with existing partners inspire their support, work with the Manager of Partnerships and Events to ensure proper communication and touchpoints are attributed.
• Fostering ongoing partner loyalty through meaningful stewardship and recognition and secure ongoing annual support from donors.
• Become the super-user for the new programming suite being used to replace Broadview.
• Provide timely financial and program status reports to the Manager, and other key stakeholders as needed.

Other Duties

• Administrative support including contract execution, invoice processing, pipeline management.
• Support the identification and development of emotionally compelling stories that demonstrate the impact philanthropy has in the educational landscape.

What you will bring to TVO

• University degree in a related discipline preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising with a proven track record involving face to face cultivation, solicitation and relationship management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact comfortably, tactfully, professionally and effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituencies and stakeholders, including volunteers, donors, staff, and community members
• Superior written communication and proposal writing skills, and experience in prospect research
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities
• An entrepreneurial spirit and ability to think creatively to problem solve
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and working with donor databases
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge is an asset
• Demonstrates TVO’s values of Excellence & Innovation, Ownership, Collaboration, Trust and Respect

TVO.me & YOU

We are a learning organization. It is at the core of everything we do, and each individual at TVO.me invests deeply in our own learning while elevating each other’s knowledge. Whether through peer-to-peer learning, workshops or lunch and learns, who make up a team transforming the digital learning and media landscapes. (benefits, hybrid work, vacation pay)

At TVO.me, we roll up our sleeves every day, adapting to change, and working cross functionally with great teams and experts in their respective fields. Collaboration is the fuel of our organization and what enables our progress.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. We’re a tight-knit community – whether you are a rookie or a seasoned veteran, you will get to meet, work with, and be supported by diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

TVO Media Education Group is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, and is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Find and follow us on: YouTube (@TVO), Twitter (@TVO), Facebook (@TVO), and Instagram (@WeAreTVO).

We invite you to submit your application by February 02,2024 at 5:00 p.m. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.

To learn more about us and our culture, please visit us at https://tvo.me/work-with-us/ .

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to accommodations@tvo.org.

Behaviors : Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivation : Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Experience : 5 years: Experience in sponsorship & fundraising with a proven track record involving face to face cultivation, solicitation and relationship management

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