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Aurora Historical Society is recruiting for a Community Development Officer

Jennifer Steen |
Position: Community Development Officer Institution/Organization: Aurora Historical Society/Hillary House National Historic Site Aurora, ON Salary range: $38,000 Web Link to Institution: www.aurorahistoricalsociety.ca Position Summary: The Community Development Officer is responsible for community relations development, volunteer development and revenue development for the Aurora Historical Society. Qualifications: University or College graduate in Fundraising and Marketing with a minimum of three years direct development experience; proven record in fundraising especially in the area of capital campaigns and major gifts; excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills. Reports to: Curator-Manager Responsibilities and Duties: �Research, develop and initiate innovative and conventional fundraising strategies, to ensure capital and annual operating needs are met. �Cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective donors. �Ensure all fundraising activities are in compliance with funding sources, common practices, organization guidelines and government requirements including tax/license requirements. �Recruit, train and motivate volunteers to maximize fundraising on behalf of the Aurora Historical Society. �Team with the Community Relations Advisory Committee to create, develop and implement an annual public relations plan that raises and sustains a positive and visible profile thorough print and electronic media within the Community of Aurora and beyond. �Maintain a current knowledge, and ability, on software programs pertaining to fundraising records for a charitable organization. �Actively promote the mission, vision and philosophy of the Aurora Historical Society. �Performs other duties as assigned Personal Characteristics: �A multi-tasking hard worker who is detail oriented and organized. �A motivated self starter who is committed to service and excellence. �A team player who is flexible and complements the team of staff and volunteers. Position is subject to funding. Please submit a detailed application outlining current experience, background and education. The application must be sent to ahs@aurorahs.com by March 22nd, 2010.