CASA + YOU

A New Vision for Mental Health Service

CASA Mental Health is an established non-profit organization delivering holistic, culturally-safe wrap-around mental health services to Albertans and their families. CASA services the missing middle – mental health treatment for diagnosed children and youth, in between prevention and promotion in primary and community care, and acute treatment in hospital.

CASA’s team of mental health professionals are trauma experts committed to delivering service in collaboration with community partners. This includes assessment and treatment for thousands of children, youth and families each year, from community outreach settings to intensive treatment programs.

Our vision: A community where all children, youth and their families are provided with timely mental health care and empowered to thrive.

Our mission: To build resilience through holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate care, and to advocate for children, youth and families with mental illness.

Why Work With CASA?

Life-Work Harmony

CASA's hours of work allow you to balance your work with the rest of your life. Our Wellness Days can be used how you want, when you want, ensuring everyone is feeling their best. Employees also receive competitive vacation days so that you have the time you need to recharge your passion.

Meaningful Work

Feel good about making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families so that they are empowered to thrive!

Employee Benefits

CASA Mental Health offers a competitive benefit and pension package for employees, including a flexible spending account, access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program, and more!

Accommodation Requests

CASA Mental Health values diversity and inclusivity within its staff, recognizing the enrichment it brings to our organization and community. We actively strive to eliminate barriers and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We offer accommodations for applicants through the entire recruitment process to ensure a fair assessment of your skills, knowledge and expertise. At CASA, we prioritize equitable and inclusive employment practices. We encourage all candidates to apply, regardless of meeting every qualification, as part of our dedication to diversity and accessibility.

Requests for accommodation can be sent to Human Resources via email at [email protected]

Philanthropy Officer

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full Time

Philanthropy

Experienced

Looking for a meaningful career where your fundraising expertise can truly make a difference? Become a Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts at CASA Mental Health and help us expand our mental health services across Alberta!

Job Details

Salary range: $68,640 - $101,920
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, weekends as needed
Primary location: CASA Downtown/Hybrid
Union: Out-of-scope
FTE: 1.0
Status: Temporary

About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with current and prospective major and legacy donors in Edmonton and northern Alberta. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio and implement a program aimed at one-on-one visits to identify and build relationships throughout the province, advocating for CASA and raising awareness and funds.

The Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts will:

Nurture relationships with current supporters with an emphasis on securing support for campaign investments.
Foster new relationships in the community with individuals and small business owners who are passionate about improving child and adolescent mental health.
Build engagement strategies with senior volunteers in the community and other members of the team.
Ensure that meetings are properly and diligently recorded in DonorPerfect to ensure relationships are captured accurately and appropriately.
Represent CASA Mental Health in the community at events, during face-to-face meetings and in a variety of other situations.
Raise funds to ensure a successful capital campaign.

Qualifications

Five or more years of experience in raising funds of $5,000 and greater directly with individuals or corporations. Related experience in sales, financial services and business development will be considered.
Effective communication skills and the ability to comfortably start conversations with new people and build relationships through a strategy of written communication, phone calls and face-to-face visits.
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write letters, emails and proposals with a strong attention to detail.
Experience in strategy development and implementation around the giving cycle to secure major gifts.
Capital campaign fundraising experience is considered an asset.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is an asset but not required.

Conditions of Employment

A satisfactory Criminal Record Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
A valid Alberta driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 24-119.

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