Development Director
Our client is a community-based nonprofit social services agency dedicated to providing effective, accessible, quality mental health treatment, prevention and out-reach services to children, youth, women and families in
Our client has engaged ROSS (www.getROSS.com) to find them a Director of Development. ROSS is an innovative leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), HR Technology, Recruitment and HR Professional Services. We’re a company of People Specialists helping companies align their People Strategy with their Business Growth.
Job Title: Development Director
Contract: Permanent Full Time
Our client is uniquely organized to deliver services through two independent but integrated organizations: a children's mental health centre, and a shelter for women and their children who are fleeing an abusive relationship.
We are searching for a skilled and experienced professional fundraiser to fill this exciting management position. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a development and communications program that incorporates: Corporate and Foundation Grants; Fundraising Events, e-donations, Direct Mail and Social Media .
Responsibilities
• Creates, implements and monitors an annual development plan which increases revenues to support the strategic directions of the organization; and evaluates and reports on the results.
• Works with key volunteers from the Board and Development Committee to identify, cultivate and solicit funds from corporate, community and individual prospects.
• Prepares fundraising proposals for corporate, foundation and individual donors. Plans, organizes and manages the implementation of agency hosted fundraising events and coordinates agency's involvement in third party events.
• Develops communications materials related to fundraising activities including website content, advertising, brochures, cases for support, solicitation letters, thank you letters, newsletters and annual report.
• Develops and implements donor recognition and stewardship programs.
• Coordinates the Agency Website and leads the Agency's conversion to digital communication and Social Media opportunities.
• Ensures that proper and effective systems are in place for fundraising data management including: tracking; monitoring; reporting and receipting fundraising revenues.
• Provides staff support and guidance for the Development Committee and the Silver Linings Event Committee.
• Participates as a member of the Agency's Management and Leadership teams.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of current and emerging charitable sector trends and legislation.
Qualifications:
• University degree, preferably in marketing, business development, or a related field.
• An AFP Member with a post-secondary certificate in Fundraising Management and/or CFRE designation are considered assets.
• Three to five years of fundraising experience with a proven record of success raising funds from non-government sources.
• Demonstrated abilities in managing events and proposal writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with agency stakeholders including, donors, staff and volunteers.
• Must be results-oriented and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and multitask while working in a fast-paced business environment.
• Experience with e-solicitation campaigns and social media applications.
• Excellent project management skills, with a proven ability to manage timelines and budgets
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications and Income Manager (or similar
donor management database software) . Major gift experience is a definite asset.
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