Philanthropy Officer
Location: Remote, anywhere in Canada, 2 to 3 days per week
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication required
Duration: 1 month contract with potential for extension
Background Check Requirement: Not specified at this time
About the Opportunity
Join a respected non-profit organization dedicated to driving meaningful social impact in communities across Canada and around the world. In this Philanthropy Officer role, you will support major gift and planned giving initiatives that directly fuel mission-driven programming.
In this people-focused position, you will collaborate closely with fundraisers, finance partners, donor relations specialists, and cross-functional teams. Your work will support a donor experience rooted in care, accuracy, relationship building, and thoughtful storytelling. Every task you complete will contribute to stronger donor relationships and greater philanthropic outcomes.
What’s in it for You
This is an opportunity to join a mission-based organization with a culture that values collaboration, shared purpose, and learning. You will gain exposure to a broad range of philanthropy operations, including planned giving, major gifts, stewardship, and donor research.
You will work alongside dedicated fundraising professionals who value mentorship, professional growth, and innovation. If you want to support meaningful change while expanding your skills in the non-profit fundraising space, this role offers a rewarding pathway forward.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will manage records related to planned giving donors and estates, ensuring information accuracy and strong relationship stewardship.
You will liaise with estates, family contacts, and legal representatives to support the timely processing of legacy gifts.
You will maintain philanthropic donor files in the CRM system, supporting moves management, gift tracking, and donor touchpoints.
You will prepare documentation and materials for major donor stewardship, including acknowledgements and tax receipts.
You will help coordinate donor events, team meetings, campaigns, and special projects that elevate fundraising initiatives.
You will support cross-team projects that strengthen donor storytelling, impact reporting, and philanthropy program innovation.
Skills and Qualifications
2 plus years of experience in fundraising, philanthropy, donor relations, or non-profit administration
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage confidential data
Strong written and verbal communication skills with comfort speaking with donors
Skilled in working with databases and CRM systems, ideally Raisers Edge or Salesforce
Knowledge of Canadian estate and charitable giving regulations is an asset
Experience with planned giving or legacy fundraising programs is beneficial
French language abilities are an advantage
Why Partner with Altis
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