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Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Prospect Research Analyst to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.<h2>Position Summary</h2>The Nature Conservancy of Canada is planning to double its private revenue as part of its Strategic Plan. As the Prospect Research Analyst, you will directly impact NCC’s ability to meet its fundraising goals and the organization’s financial strength at large with your experience and expertise in fundraising and prospect development.&nbsp;You will be part of a team of four working together toward ambitious prospect research goals to build robust prospect pipelines that generate significant revenue for the organization. You will work strategically with fundraisers across the country to provide data and information to target the right individuals and organizations for the right ask amount, for the right allocations, at the right time.<h2>Job Responsibilities</h2><h2>Prospect Research</h2><ul><li>Proactively discover and evaluate prospective donors and existing donors with higher potential, their interests, relationships, inclination to give, and philanthropic capacity.</li><li>Prepare research profiles for fundraisers.</li><li>Contribute to the systems and procedures that meet, and exceed, the research and information needs of fundraising staff and senior management, in preparation for contacting, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects.</li></ul><h2>Prospect Management</h2><ul><li>Aid in the establishment of a strong prospect development pipeline that leads to relationships with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Provide guidance to fundraisers at all levels on portfolio management and work closely with them to ensure they are effectively moving prospects through the fundraising pipelines.</li><li>Provide guidance to fundraisers on prospect management and fundraising data entry best practices, guidelines, and policies.</li></ul><h2>Position Requirements</h2><ul><li>Post-secondary education with university level preferred. Certificate or training in development, charitable or fundraising related field is an asset.</li><li>One to three years relevant experience at a major not-for-profit.</li></ul><h2>Skills and Abilities</h2><ul><li>Comprehensive understanding of and experience in prospect research using a variety of online information sources. Proven ability to generate value-added and relevant research.</li><li>Knowledge about the range of resources available to prospect researchers and demonstrated ability to apply those resources in an organized and purposeful manner.</li><li>Ability to analyze and synthesize data from a wide variety of sources and present the resulting information in a clear and concise summary.</li><li>Knowledge and practical experience in prospect management in the not-for-profit sector.</li><li>Ability to analyze and interpret fundraising data to provide strategic prospect management advice to fundraisers.</li><li>Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, and cope with competing and changing demands for resources and priorities; strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, triage workload appropriately, and be flexible when necessary.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate with members of the Prospect Strategy team as well as assigned fundraising teams.</li><li>Tact in handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion; follow and promote APRA’s ethical guidelines for the collection and use of information.</li><li>Dedication to excellent client service by meeting established service levels.</li><li>Strong written/oral communication and presentation skills, with capacity to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Must be able to write research documents with attention to accuracy and detail.</li><li>Strong computer skills with extensive knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.</li><li>Ability to read, write and communicate in French is an asset.</li></ul><h2>Hiring Process</h2>We anticipate the process to include a 30-minute phone interview followed by a 1-hour panel interview.Application DeadlineOctober 26, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 ASTAt NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.&nbsp;Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at <a href="mailto:hr@natureconservancy.ca" target="_blank">hr@natureconservancy.ca</a> to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at <a href="mailto:hr@natureconservancy.ca" target="_blank">hr@natureconservancy.ca</a>.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)

Prospect Research Analyst

Overseas Volunteer Opportunity: KenyaEligibility criteria:&nbsp;&nbsp; Canadian citizen or permanent resident of CanadaLocation:&nbsp;&nbsp; Nairobi, Kilifi, Machakos, Kericho, Kakamega, HomabayStart Date:&nbsp;&nbsp; Exact timing will be negotiated with the successful candidate.Duration: &nbsp; 3-6 months, in-country and online supportLanguage Requirement:&nbsp;&nbsp; English (Mandatory)Reporting to:&nbsp;&nbsp; Country Program OfficerThe Project – VOICE for Women and GirlsThe VOICE for Women and Girls project is a seven-year initiative (2020 – 2027) aimed at strengthening the performance of developing country partner (DCP) organizations to advance gender equality and economic empowerment of 50,000 women and men from marginalised communities, in particular young women (target: 60% women and girls), in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal and Malawi with a focus on action areas of the Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP), namely:<ul><li>Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Girls, and</li><li>Growth that Works for Everyone.</li></ul>The Project responds to the needs identified by women and men of cooperatives and the entire members in the countries of operation and is designed to increase the capacities of individual producers and primary co-operatives to support more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth. Supporting institutions, including apex co-operatives, co-operative colleges, and government/regulatory institutions will also be engaged to increase the capacity and prioritization of vulnerable groups.What you will do – Activities and deliverablesThe Environment Social and Governance (ESG) advisor will be reporting directly to the Country Program Officer, who is coordinating all project activities at the country level. He/She is also expected to work hand in hand with the local partner ACCOSCA, the BOD and management of SACCOs and Cooperatives on regular basis. The ESG advisor is expected to host meetings and sessions with the Partner, the BOD, and the branch managers of the credit unions to interact and collaborate to get project goals accomplished.The ESG advisor will be working with SACCOs and Cooperatives to support them to identify any new challenges and opportunities for leaders to create sustainable, inclusive growth by implementing ESG strategies that increase financial, societal, and environmental impact as well as ensure long-term competitiveness.ObjectivesThe Volunteer is expected to work with SACCOs and multipurpose cooperatives and build the capacity of management, BOD of co-ops to provide innovative services that responds to the need of their members and primary co-operatives to support more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth. The capacity building initiatives will also target cooperative supporting institutions at community and Sub- County level as well as government/regulatory institutions to increase their capacity to be able to prioritize vulnerable groups to provide the needed support.Support packageThis is a voluntary assignment. CDF Canada supports volunteers through the provision of a comprehensive package designed to cover a modest and healthy lifestyle, while allowing for effectiveness in the placement:<ul><li>Return-trip international and/or domestic airfare.</li><li>Visa-related costs (if needed).</li><li>International health insurance.</li><li>Vaccination and health-related costs (if needed).</li><li>Interpreter and/or translator (if needed and depending on the position and duration of the assignment).</li><li>Pre-departure support and orientation.</li><li>Support and orientation during the assignment.</li><li>Debriefing upon completion of the assignment.</li></ul>The Partner you will work withThe African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Association (ACCOSCA) is a Pan-African confederation of national associations of savings and credit cooperatives societies. Having been established in Kenya by Co-operative leaders from across the continent in 1968, ACCOSCA has worked with various stakeholders in promoting the usage of the Co-operative Business model in a manner that would organically contribute towards the stimulating economic growth and development of a Country. Since its revitalization program at the Malawi General assembly in 2007, ACCOSCA has been leading the continent toward promoting financial inclusion in the local communities.Currently, ACCOSCA has developed programs aimed at empowering and promoting cooperatives in Africa and is collaborating with various government bodies, development agencies and research institution in her service delivery to promote financial inclusion in Africa. Overall ACCOSCA aims at: Promoting the establishment of an institutional framework for mobilizing personal saving and credit cooperatives, Capacity Building, Technical Assistance, Information exchange, and Research on topical issues and addressing them amicably.Engaging CanadiansCDF Canada provides technical and logistical support to young and experienced professionals through volunteer assignments to apply and acquire new skills and knowledge in international co-operative development. We ask each volunteer, regardless of the duration of their mandate, to share their experience during and/or at the end of their assignment either in the country of assignment or in Canada. The experience can be shared by providing stories of human interest and photographs that can be used for social media outreach; Participate in events/conferences or other public engagement activities to share their experience to motivate others.Application ProcessPlease submit a cover letter and CV/resume, by <a href="https://cdfcanada-coop.hiringplatform.ca/processes/124840-co-operative-development-environment-social-and-governance-advisor-kenya?locale=en" target="_blank">applying directly on our recruitment webpage</a>. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a police-check from their local police or RCMP detachment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in CDF Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada

Co-operative Development Advisor (Environment Social and Governance) - Kenya

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Coordinator, Monthly Giving to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.Position SummaryThe National Marketing and Development team at Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) seeks a full-time Coordinator, Monthly Giving, for a 14-month contract. This role will support strategic fundraising goals and continue the growth of the monthly giving program. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Monthly Giving and Supporter Services, this role will coordinate, execute, and monitor all monthly giving campaigns at NCC across all channels. This includes face-to-face fundraising, telemarketing, direct mail, digital, and other campaigns, along with ensuring the effective stewardship and cultivation of NCC monthly donors.The successful candidate will work closely and collaborate with members of NCC’s Marketing &amp; Development team. Externally, they will manage multiple vendors to ensure campaigns deploy on time and on budget, ensuring quality, volume and income targets are met. The position requires a professional individual with previous experience in coordinating direct response, digital, multi-channel and/or monthly giving fundraising programs, and demonstrated experience working with data files.If you are talented, passionate about nature and want to use your skills and experience to raise funds to protect Canada’s natural landscapes, we encourage you to join us.Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Monthly giving campaigns’ execution:&nbsp;<ul><li>Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Face-to-Face acquisition campaign with vendors.</li><li>Work with Telemarketing vendors, digital partners, printing houses, and any other vendors to ensure effective execution of various monthly giving campaigns.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to generate creative materials and content for all campaigns, and ensure high quality donor experience.</li><li>Coordinate between internal stakeholders and vendors on all data file exchanges to support campaigns’ execution.&nbsp;</li></ul>Campaign reporting, data analysis and budget<ul><li>Track Monthly Giving campaign results against targets and reconcile weekly vendor reports.</li><li>Build campaign post-mortems and recommend program changes as required.</li><li>Prepare various reports, including Face-to-Face quarterly reports to regional teams</li><li>Work with vendors to support donor data related processes.</li><li>Participate in planning and strategy sessions for Monthly Giving campaigns, provide input on best practices and tactics.</li></ul>Administration&nbsp;<ul><li>Manage Monthly Giving collateral to ensure those are kept up to date.</li><li>Prepare files and send Monthly Donor stewardship letters to the fulfillment house on a regular basis.</li><li>Process vendors’ invoices and reconcile expenses monthly with financial reports.</li><li>Manage the annual receipting schedule for monthly donors.&nbsp;</li><li>Reorganize the Monthly Giving documentation library.</li></ul>Monthly donor journey<ul><li>Implement and monitor the new monthly donor onboarding journeys.</li><li>Stay current with research and fundraising trends.</li><li>Review and enhance Monthly Giving processes and procedures to maintain high retention rates, assess and recommend opportunities to improve campaign processes and reduce costs.</li><li>Integrate messaging from the Monthly Giving Case for Support into all activities.</li><li>Support the Senior Manager, Monthly Giving and Supporter Services, with any new initiatives and projects.</li></ul>Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Commitment to the NCC’s core values and mission statement</li><li>University degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field&nbsp;</li><li>Experience (2 years+) in developing direct response, digital, multi-channel and/or monthly giving fundraising programs&nbsp;</li><li>Strong project and time management skills: planning, organizing, maintaining project scope and delivering things on time and on budget, with a keen attention to detail</li><li>Avid learner, with the ability to stay on top of the latest fundraising trends and innovative practices</li><li>Ability to think strategically in line with NCC’s Marketing and Development goals</li><li>Thrive working in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Highly organized and able to effectively prioritize and multi-task</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills including collaboration and consultation as part of a team</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency with databases, in particular Raiser’s Edge and/or Luminate Online&nbsp;</li><li>Comfortable with spreadsheets and working with data</li><li>Microsoft Office experience required&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience working with third party vendors</li><li>Bilingual French speaking preferred</li></ul>Terms &amp; conditions<ul><li>Terms of Employment: permanent, full-time</li><li>Occasional travel may be required to deliver Face-to-Face trainings at NCC properties</li><li>Start date: July 30th, 2025</li><li>Location: National Office at 365 Bloor St E suite 1501, Toronto, ON M4W 3L4 or remote</li></ul>Application DeadlineSeptember 1 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 ASTAt NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.&nbsp;Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hr@natureconservancy.ca" target="_blank">hr@natureconservancy.ca</a>&nbsp;to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hr@natureconservancy.ca" target="_blank">hr@natureconservancy.ca</a>.

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