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Philanthropy Officer - EN

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario

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Philanthropy Officer - EN

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario
 
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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

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

 
 


We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

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Altis Recruitment Team

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613-230-3700


About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.