Senior Manager, Resource Mobilization

Aga Khan Foundation Canada

Salary: $99,000 - $104,000

About AKFC

Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is an international development organization and registered charity. AKFC partners with communities, businesses, and governments to find innovative, lasting solutions to promote inclusive development. Working in Africa and Asia, the Foundation invests in local institutions and systems that anchor progress over the long term. In Canada, AKFC mobilizes funding and expertise, and promotes awareness of global issues. AKFC is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the world’s most comprehensive development organizations. Since 1980, AKFC has helped millions unlock their own potential to build a better life.

Position Summary

AKFC has a multi-faceted and dynamic Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization (PERM) team. It is made up of highly motivated professionals, whose responsibilities include: the development and execution of public engagement initiatives; the mobilization of financial resources from Canadian individuals and corporations; the management of corporate communications; collaboration with the AKDN and its agencies; volunteer engagement; and the stewarding of relationships with government partners and other institutions.

Reporting to the Director of Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization, the Senior Manager, Resource Mobilization will lead the next chapter in the evolution of our efforts to mobilize Canadians to support Global Development through volunteerism, fundraising and direct donations.
This includes oversight of our signature program and brand identity, the World Partnership Walk (WPW), now celebrating its 40th year and holding the distinction of being Canada’s largest public movement in support of global development and raising over $140M towards over 180 initiatives, in more than a dozen countries in Africa and Asia, and our World Partnership Golf (WPG) program now in its 25th year, with tournaments taking place in 7 cities across the country.

The focus of this role is to build, resource and execute a strategic plan for the exponential growth of revenue generation through a combination of our existing signature properties and the addition of new giving vehicles with an emphasis on digital fundraising and corporate engagement.
The portfolio encompasses business strategy, delivery of revenue generating programs, volunteer engagement, supporter engagement, corporate engagement, operations, and budget oversight and accountability, the building of operational efficiencies within the portfolio, and working cross-functionally with other departments.

The Senior Manager Resource, Mobilization is a member of the PERM leadership team, playing a key role in achieving the objectives of the department and the organization, integrating operations and processes across the team, identifying and managing the growth of key talent, supporting other leaders on the team, including the Director PERM, and creating a culture of belonging.

This role provides leadership, guidance, support and opportunities for growth and learning, to three Managers (one role currently vacant and to be defined by the incumbent) and their reports (7). The role is preferably based in Ottawa, with secondary preference for remote based work. Candidates from all geographies will be considered. Support is provided for relocation to Ottawa. The starting salary range is between $99,000 and $104,000, alongside a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization leadership team.

• Maintain strong working relationships and act as RM liaison with other AKFC departments.

• Guide, coach, and support the development of three direct reports and their teams.

• Be a culture builder and model collaborative, inclusive, and positive leadership.

• Represent the work of AKFC in public forums and key stakeholder relationships.

Revenue Generation

• Develop and deliver a prudent and well-informed plan to ensure the successful achievement of revenue development targets, setting one-year, five-year, and longer-term goals.

• Oversee and guide the successful implementation and evaluation of robust annual WPW and WPG programs that engage different constituencies and build strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, sponsors, company leaders, company influencers, volunteers, and other individuals.

• Responsible for the establishment and development of new streams of revenue generation for AKFC and World Partnership Initiatives including but not limited to; Monthly Giving, Digital Fundraising, and Point of Sale Campaigns.

• Ensures the development of relevant, compelling and on brand fundraising collateral and engagement strategies.

• Accountable for a thorough onboarding and stewardship program for donors across program and donor type.

Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Operations

• Establish, monitor, and oversee Resource Mobilization budgets, working closely with the Director, PERM and the Finance Department.

• Oversee revenue projections, reporting, and data analytics for organizational, departmental, and portfolio objectives

• Ensure the evaluation and testing of new program approaches to increase revenue and recruit and retain supporters.

• Regularly review and develop processes and procedures to optimize program growth.

Volunteer Engagement

• Oversee a Volunteer Engagement program that attracts and retains volunteer expertise to support AKFC’s efforts.

• Inform, liaise, and engage the National Council (Board of Directors) on Resource Mobilization matters.

• Collaborate with National Volunteer Leadership to define, recruit, and steward volunteer roles to support the execution of initiatives at a national and local level.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• 7-10+ years of fundraising experience

• Demonstrated success in growing fundraising revenues and creating and delivering successful, new revenue streams.

• Proficient digital skills including knowledge of customer relationship management systems, electronic giving and information exchange, and Microsoft Office software programs.

• Proven track record in project managing fundraising and marketing campaigns from concept to delivery.

• Experience developing volunteer engagement programs and working with volunteers.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise high performing team members with a track record of delivering clear, constructive, and actionable feedback to colleagues.

Skills & Attributes

• Understanding of fundraising/marketing practices, techniques, and trends.

• Innovative thinker with experience in ideating new ways to sustain and grow programs.

• Excellent communicator with superior oral and written communication skills in English.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.

• Flexible and adaptable.

• Ability to successfully juggle multiple, competing deadlines in a fast‐paced, changing environment.

• Knowledge of, and commitment to, global development.

• Demonstrated capacity to respect and safeguard vulnerable populations.

• Knowledge of inclusive, gender-sensitive, and anti-racist practices.

• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work during busy periods or events.

• Ability to travel within Canada.

How to apply

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.

Applications should be submitted via email to akfc.hr@akdn.org indicating “Senior Manager Resource Mobilization” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to complete a written assignment.

Deadline for submissions: May 12, 2024

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

AKFC is committed to advancing gender equality and inclusion through our programming and operations in Canada and overseas. AKFC requires all employees and consultants to review and abide by the AKFC Gender Equality Policy.     

AKFC recognizes the importance of safeguarding and is committed to ensuring it manages a wide range of risks such that beneficiaries, staff, other associates, and the organization as a whole are kept safe from harm. All employees and consultants must respect the AKF Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.   

AKFC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Development Officer - Annual Giving

WIN House

Salary: $60,000 - $78,956

What We Do

WIN House provides individuals and their children fleeing violence crisis response and intervention, safe temporary accommodation, and support for basic needs. Clients are offered trauma-informed, client-centered programming and support, access to resources, information, and referrals to community support. WIN House is working towards operating within a low-barrier model of care and is a non-colonial structure.

What You Will Do

The Development Officer-Annual Giving, reporting to the Director of Development, plays a crucial role in enhancing WIN House's fundraising by expanding its donor base, re-engaging lapsed donors, and promoting Monthly Giving. This position involves managing a donor portfolio and executing a strategic outreach plan focused on acquiring new donors, converting event participants to regular donors, and fostering donor retention and upgrades. Key responsibilities also include identifying potential major gift contributors, making this role essential for increasing annual donations through effective donor engagement and strategy implementation.

The Development Officer – Annual Giving regularly demonstrates initiative and proactively undertakes the following key responsibilities:

• Organize, plan, and implement programs to secure annual gifts from WIN House donors, community members, and staff supporting WIN House's funding priorities.

• Coordinate and implement the delivery of the calendar of activities for the Annual Giving program, new fundraising activities, and have responsibility for the ongoing delivery of the online giving site. This can also include Engaging and managing volunteers who assist in various aspects of the annual giving program.

• Managing the budget for annual giving campaigns, including tracking expenses and measuring return on investment.

• Providing timely, written reports regarding the outcome of cultivation, solicitation activities, accurate financial reports and forecasts.

• Preparing reports on campaign performance, analyzing trends in giving, and making recommendations for future strategies.

• Maintaining donor databases, tracking interactions, and analyzing data to inform strategies.

• Oversee the monthly donor program, digital marketing and online giving, and direct mail and e-mail solicitation strategies.

• Work closely with members of other departments to ensure alignment with the annual giving strategy, campaigns, and overall organizational strategy.

• Responsible for third party relationships which lead to contributions under $5,000 (cash or Gifts In Kind) where there is no requirement for event participation by staff.

• Managing and growing direct response revenue with a core focus on donor retention and acquisition.

• Reaching out to a broader audience by utilizing emails, special appeal emails, regular newsletters and thank-you emails post-donation.

• Identifying potential donors, researching their giving history and capacity, and understanding their interests and motivations.

• Executing marketing, cultivation and stewardship strategies for Memorial and Tribute Giving.

• Making personal visits when required with priority being phone calls, letters and emails to assigned contacts to provide stewardship and solicit charitable giving in support of WIN House.

• Increasing institutional knowledge of generational giving and respond with applicable strategies.

• Managing the organization's online donation platform. This includes optimizing the donation page for user experience and promoting online giving through various digital channels.

• Leveraging social media platforms to engage with potential donors, share stories, and drive traffic to donation pages.

• Focusing on securing smaller, more numerous donations. Strategies often include targeting a larger audience with less personalized approaches.

• Encouraging donors to utilize their employers' matching gift programs, effectively doubling their donations. Appealing to donors to encourage them to give regularly, such as monthly or annually, which provides a steady stream of funding.

• Maintaining relationships with donors through regular updates, thank you notes, and acknowledgment of their contributions to ensure donors are aware of the impact of their gifts.

• Conducting surveys to understand donor satisfaction, preferences, and likelihood to continue supporting the organization.

• Building and maintaining relationships with local community organizations, leagues, and groups.

• Ensures that all fundraising activities comply with relevant laws and ethical standards.

• Continuously informed about trends and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy.

Who You Are

Qualifications include:

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Marketing/Fundraising.

• Strong computer skills including word processing, mail merges, spreadsheets, and database/information management.

• ​Proficient in Microsoft Suite and planning software.

• A minimum of two (2) years of fundraising experience for charitable organizations.

• Demonstrated experience working with donor database systems (Donor Perfect experience would be an asset).

• Experience building annual giving programs, using superior communication, organization, and technical skills.

• A high degree of professionalism, initiative, and creativity are required to be successful in the position.

• Capacity to work in a self-directed manner as well as demonstrated capacity to collaborate with other staff and volunteers.

• Excellent public relations and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and build successful working relationships with internal and externals partners & donors.

• Capacity to identify and manage risks and positively adapt to/manage change.

• Professional level verbal and written communications skills.

• Respect and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

The Details

The role will be working out of our Business Office with hours of work from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday to Thursday and 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. on Fridays. WIN House offers a pet-friendly, team-oriented working environment.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$78,956 per year combined with a comprehensive extended health benefit package and pension plan.

Prerequisites

The successful candidate will be required to submit a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check, a current Child Welfare check, hold a current First Aid Certificate, and must be willing to sign an Oath of Confidentiality.

How To Apply

Please submit applications to hr@winhouse.org by 16:00 (4:00 pm) on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

WIN House is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion a central part of everything we do – from how we deliver services to how we build our teams. We strive to have a workforce that is representative of those we serve, and of our communities. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants including women, disabled people, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, people from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity-seeking groups. If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to hr@winhouse.org.

WIN House operates in several locations throughout Amiswacîwâskahikan on Treaty 6 territory, the territory and gathering place of diverse Indigenous peoples including the Papaschase, Cree, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Ojibway, and many others, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

Development Officer

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Salary: $58,902 - $70,357 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education

Job Description

The Development Officer manages a portfolio of up to 120 donors and is responsible for establishing and managing effective relationships with major donor prospects and existing donors that generate gifts greater than $25,000. They will develop and implement gift strategies in support of Saskatchewan Polytechnic priorities using operating/business plans, to ensure the successful identification and qualification of prospective major donors.

The Development Officer is responsible for the design and implementation of cultivation and solicitation strategies and negotiating the appropriate gift stewardship for each prospect/donor. They will solicit prospects and identify and motivate those individuals, organizations, and foundations who can advance Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s mission through their charitable giving. Creating submissions to foundations takes sophisticated skills to be able to navigate internal and external stakeholders.

The Development Officer is expected to perform within their performance management metrics which includes performance targets such as prospect identification, engagement, and solicitation to overall financial targets of $1M.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Undergraduate Degree AND/OR equivalent experience in related fields such as Business, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, etc.

• Five years of experience working in a fundraising position within a donor cycle, identifying, cultivating, and securing gifts from prospects.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of principles for philanthropy, fundraising, planned gift giving, gifts in kind, and bursaries.

• Knowledge of the Canadian philanthropic environment, CRA charitable giving regulations, and available charitable gift vehicles.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving, research and analytical skills.  Able to initiate, write, analyze, monitor, evaluate and advance strategic development plans.

• Able to cultivate and nurture sustainable relationships with donors, senior volunteers, institutional and business leaders and across all levels in the organization.

• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with basic office software, such as MS Office, and the ability to quickly learn function-specific software.

• Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Director of Development and Campaign

PACIFIC SALMON FOUNDATION

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000

Leading salmon recovery and resilience in the age of climate change and reconciliation

The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) harnesses the passion and power of people to save and restore wild Pacific salmon in British Columbia and the Yukon. Working with Indigenous partners, thousands of streamkeepers, government, academic institutions, and a coalition of People for Salmon, we are on a mission to conserve salmon for the benefit of generations to come.

Salmon are essential to BC, both culturally and environmentally.  As a keystone species, they are a food source for more than 130 other species and vital to healthy ecosystems; yet, they are increasingly under threat from the escalating impacts of climate change. And given the critical importance of wild Pacific Salmon to Indigenous culture, salmon recovery and resilience are inextricably linked to reconciliation.

PSF is the credible voice, champion, defender, and biggest fan of Pacific salmon.  We are the respectful catalysts, conveners, and scientists with a 37-year history of success and an exciting future.

To advance this work, we have created the new role of Director of Development and Campaign to lead our fundraising efforts, including the launch and execution of the largest and most important fundraising campaign in our history. The Director will provide critical leadership to a dedicated staff team of five and be PSF’s subject matter expert for fundraising. The Director will collaborate closely with executive leadership, team members, campaign cabinet, and other key partners to drive philanthropic support for PSF’s mission and programs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced major gift fundraiser to:

• join the Foundation and execute its biggest campaign;

• assist in the recruitment of, and be the point person for, an influential and active Campaign Cabinet;

• lead all work related to the most important campaign solicitations, in close partnership with the CEO, Cabinet, and VP, Development, Marketing and Communications;

• take the next step in their career where they can have tremendous impact in an organization with a wealth of untapped potential;

• join a nimble and keen organization focused on impact and making a difference; and,

• work in a fun and human environment, with a culture focused on family and personal and professional growth.

Information for Candidates

This listing is just a summary of the entire job profile – please reach out for more info!

To apply or learn more, please contact PSF’s search partner, Christoph Clodius at The Discovery Group, at christoph@thediscoverygroup.ca.

Deadline: All submissions should be received by April 26, 2024.  Please apply to Christoph with a cover letter/expression of interest and resume/CV, in the same document please.

Compensation and rewards:  The successful candidate can expect a salary between $110,000 and $130,000 depending on experience.

PSF offers a comprehensive total compensation package including extended health and dental coverage (with premiums covered fully by PSF), RRSP matching program, a generous vacation package, paid parking, and on-site gym, and a culture that recognizes and supports employees to put ‘family first’.

Location and flexibility: The Foundation’s offices are located in the South Granville/Fairview area of Vancouver, and we are pleased to offer flexible conditions; this role is hybrid with a minimum of two days in-office attendance per week.  Some travel will be required to participate in in-person meetings, workshops, events, and staff gatherings.

Additionally, given our presence on Vancouver island, we would be open to a candidate based in a major island city.

Mentoring and development:  PSF is committed to life-long learning for all team members. Ongoing mentoring will be available to facilitate the Director’s career development and appropriate training and skill-building opportunities will be provided.

Diversity and Inclusion:  We believe diversity is key to excellence and actively encourage applications from Indigenous persons, persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, and members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.

Pacific Salmon Foundation

The Pacific Salmon Foundation, founded in 1987, is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wild Pacific salmon and their habitats in B.C. and the Yukon.

For us, it’s salmon first, salmon always, and we never go it alone. We work with First Nations, Government, ENGO partners, industry and all people for salmon who share the desire to save and restore these iconic species.

We work with all members of the ‘salmon community’ to advance our collective efforts, promote awareness of this keystone species, and guide the sustainable future of wild Pacific salmon and their habitat.

PSF has evolved in response to the state of salmon—this includes an expansion of research, climate adaptation initiatives, and applied action to support Pacific salmon conservation. Given the challenged conservation state of many Pacific salmon stocks, we are focused on where we can make the most meaningful difference for Pacific salmon.

Our shared goals:

• Watersheds, estuaries, and nearshore marine areas are managed to:

  • anticipate climate change effects.

  • be resistant to future degradation or decline.

  • support natural diversity and future sustainability of wild salmon.

• Fisheries, enhancement, and factors affecting salmon health are optimized to support the natural diversity and future sustainability of wild salmon.

• Collaborative governance and management by Canada, B.C. and Indigenous governments prioritizes coordinated salmon recovery.

• Broad public awareness of, and support for, the need for urgent action to support salmon resilience and recovery.

• Watersheds, estuaries, and nearshore marine habitat is restored and the factors that contribute to habitat degradation are addressed.

• Salmon populations are restored to best possible condition and the factors that contribute to population decline are addressed.

We do this through our annual grant-making program, supporting thousands of community-led projects, and our major research and restoration projects, in partnership with First Nations, fellow NGO’s, stewards and Government. As a vocal advocate for salmon, we activate priorities that support the conservation of this vital ecological resource.

Fundraising at PSF

PSF has a wide array of partnerships and supporters that help provide our overall budget of over $14 million.  PSF currently raises $2- $3 million in philanthropic and donor support every year, from NGO’s, individuals, and corporations.

Looking ahead, PSF is preparing to launch its next philanthropic fundraising campaign, which will be the most ambitious in the organization’s history. A campaign of this magnitude will be an opportunity for PSF to establish itself as a place where significant philanthropy happens and significantly grow its roster of major donors.

The suggested target is $20 – $30 million over 5-6 years, with a goal to leverage the campaign to create a long-term sustainable fundraising program raising to $5 – $6 million annually.  Market surveys, case development, and other campaign planning is currently underway to ensure its success and rationale.

While specific campaign priorities and cases are being established under the broad themes of Response, Resilience, and Recovery, specific project priorities may relate to Marine Science; Disease & Contaminants/Salmon Health; Habitat Game Changers; Recovery Planning from trees to seas; State of Salmon – Data & Technology; Climate Emergency Response.

The campaign is an opportunity to lead with clear priorities, share an urgent call to action, and provide donors with a direct line of sight to how they can make meaningful change with their gift to PSF.  A new Strategic Plan has been approved, and this campaign is a powerful opportunity to mobilize the resources needed to accelerate the new Strategic Plan’s implementation.

PSF is well-positioned to achieve these goals because:

• From 2017 – 2022, the number of active donors grew by 300%, and we have an active donor base with great potential for more engagement.

• Overall philanthropic revenue from all sources has grown by 26% since 2017, and in that time, revenue from individual donors has grown by 35%.

• PSF is highly respected, with a reputation for independence and exceptional science.

• The Board is influential, and leadership has strong connections in the sector and community.

• Donors believe their money is spent wisely:

“Everything about salmon is inspiring. Their resilience. The story of their journey. There’s something in them I identify with that I hope others can recognize.”  PSF Donor

Director, Development and Campaign

The Director of Development and Campaign plays a critical leadership role in PSF, responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive fundraising strategies and campaigns.

The Director reports to the Vice President, Development, Marketing & Communications (DMC) and works collaboratively with the CEO, peers on the DMC team, Program Directors, and Campaign Cabinet to drive philanthropic support for PSF’s mission and programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Director, Development and Campaign will:

Fundraising & Campaign Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan to support PSF’s mission and revenue goals.

• Oversee the finalization and approval of the campaign plan, cases, and resource needs.

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals and corporations and help grow PSF’s donor base.

• Steward and inspire prospective and current donors at the $25,000+ level to assure fundraising goals are achieved.

• Develop personalized giving strategies for major donors, corporate partners, and prospects designed to grow revenue and sponsorships.

• Develop a prospect pool of donors and lead strategies and tactics to build relationships.

• Lead the planning of major donor stewardship activity; prepare and ensure campaign-specific stewardship and recognition programs are in place and effective.

• Prepare custom fundraising documents: proposals and stewardship reports for individual and corporate donors.

• Partner with the CEO, VP, and Cabinet, and Board members on their campaign asks.

• Monitor campaign results and activity.

  Team leadership & collaboration

• Lead PSF’s fundraising team with strategic support to successfully achieve donor cultivation and revenue targets.

• Supervise and mentor the development team, providing guidance and support to achieve fundraising goals.

• Help recruit a campaign cabinet; partner with the CEO, VP DMC, and Board members to identify, engage, and recruit influential and passionate fundraising leaders.

• Collaborate with internal PSF teams and leadership to ensure fundraising is aligned with programmatic goals.

• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to implement communications strategies that support fundraising efforts.

• Provide leadership to development team to implement exceptional donor records for an optimal donor database, and accurate campaign tracking.

• Oversee the development of grant proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the development team.

Reporting and administration

• Develop and manage the annual development budget.

• Prepare reports for leadership to share with the Board of Directors on portfolio metrics and
  key activities as required.

Candidate Profile
To succeed in this role, PSF believes that the new Director should ideally possess some combination of the following attributes:

• Action-oriented. Excited to initiate donor engagement, meeting people, and setting up calls. Motivated to get ‘out the door’. A visible member of the PSF community.

• A true relationship builder. Curiosity and interest in others. A desire to work with a very passionate community. Collaborative by nature.

• Strategic and visionary. Can help elevate the sights of our donor community to see the incredible impact they can have.

• Adaptable and communicative. Exceptional translational abilities to work between and across our myriad scientific, technical, and non- scientific, nontechnical communities. Represents PSF well. A strong writer and precise communicator.

• Brave and humble. Thrives and creates a safe environment for all to try and fail, rather than not try at all.

• Ambition and goal-oriented. Ready to lead in a nimble and professional organization. Takes ownership, suggests solutions, and works to figure
  things out.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Tangible success in progressively more significant fundraising roles, including significant major gift solicitation successes.

• Deep understanding and experience in a comprehensive campaign.

• A strong mission alignment, which may include a background or passion in science, conservation, environmental studies, or biology.

• Proven success in leading a team to success, performing all aspects of people management.

• Demonstrated excellence in donor engagement and stewardship with a particular focus on initiating and maintaining relationships with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both in person and in writing.

• Experience researching, writing, and developing fundraising collateral.

• Ability to interpret, leverage and communicate relevant fundraising and donor data.

• A strong customer service attitude.

• Competency in relevant office and customer relationship management tools, such as Microsoft Office and CanadaHelps platforms.

• Knowledge and critical thinking typically developed through an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, or through an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Development Officer - Major Gifts

Nature Conservancy of Canada

Salary: $79,950 - $89,943

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Development Officer 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 NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, science-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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join Alberta’s Development team in the role of Development Officer, Major Gifts to engage with a portfolio of donors giving between $5,000 and $50,000 who support NCC’s work in Alberta. The Development Officer will be responsible for working in collaboration with a variety of NCC business units to deliver on generating revenue, retaining donors, and developing and executing on donor journey strategies.

Position Requirements

Support and steward a portfolio of major gift donors.

• Grow genuine, trust-based relationships with donors through regular communication, reporting and engagement.

• Listen, consider, and discover donor passions to cultivate major gifts.

• With the help of the Development and Communications Assistant, initiate and complete administrative tasks related to donor giving, such as: gift agreements, gift processing, record keeping and tax receipts.

Direct, implement and monitor relationship development for Alberta major gift donors

• In collaboration with the Development and Communications team, create relevant and inspirational donor proposals and reports and meaningful engagement opportunities that demonstrate gift and conservation impact.

• Steward AB’s strategic partnerships. This includes ensuring we meet our agreement commitments (i.e. reporting, social media) and negotiate annual renewal where appropriate.

• Foster strong working relationships with the Development & Communications team, and NCC colleagues in Alberta and across Canada.

Skills & Attributes

• At least 3 years experience in fundraising, stewardship, or donor engagement and communications, preferably using digital platforms.

• Organization, logistical and project management skill set to support donor engagement and fundraising.

• Good listening and communications skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact and confidentiality in relation to donors and other audiences.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Handle issues proactively and work with team to solve problems.

• Demonstrated ability to work on a team and independently;

• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office products, Raiser’s Edge, Adobe Creative Suite

• Comfort or openness to occasionally working outdoors or on conservation properties for donor activities and tours.

• Commitment to core values and mission of Nature Conservancy of Canada.

How to Apply

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre.

NCC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We value and incorporate diverse traditions, heritage, knowledge and experiences in our mission and in our workplaces. We celebrate the full participation of people from all walks of life as we work towards common goals. We strive for a conservation movement in which equity, diversity and inclusion are the norm. This is our continuous commitment: to promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet for everyone.

Philanthropic Giving Manager

The Citadel Theatre

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

The Citadel Theatre, one of Canada’s largest and busiest professional, not-for-profit theatre companies and facilities, is currently seeking a Philanthropic Giving Manager. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, The Philanthropic Giving Manager will be essential for advancing philanthropic support for The Citadel Theatre and building relationships with community stakeholders. The Philanthropic Giving Manager will successfully cultivate and solicit donors securing gifts and increasing individual support for the theatre. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to increase revenue in the portfolio which contributes to the overall fundraising goals of the organization. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Successfully cultivate, solicit and steward gifts from a community of donors. 

• Meet individually with current and prospective donors to build meaningful relationships, determine philanthropic interests, and secure major gifts from donors.  

• Prepare briefing documents, presentations, gift agreements, and other materials as required 

• Build strategies to connect with organizations and individuals and encourage participation in fundraising and community-building efforts.  

• Strategize and implement techniques for donor retention and acquisition. 

• Collaborate with the Community Engagement team to improve donor pipeline management. 

• Work together with Marketing and Artistic staff to identify and communicate opportunities to support the Citadel Theatre.  

• Accurately inputting donor data and activities into Customer Relations Management Software.  

• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A post-secondary degree/diploma or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience: 3 years of experience in a Major Gifts and Campaign fundraising environment. 
Skills: 

• Demonstrated track record in major gifts cultivation and solicitation of gifts of $10,000 and over from individual donors and foundations. 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills including effective communication with a diverse set of stakeholders through written, verbal, and in-person communication.  

• Ability to think strategically, work independently, and work collaboratively in driving new initiatives or enhancing existing programs. 

• Experience with Tessitura or other fundraising CRM.  

• Effective organizational and time management skills. 

• Experience connecting with people and cultivating support for a cause.  

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working towards or completed CFRE designation. 

• Experience with development communications and writing for a major donor audience. 

• Experience with organizing and executing fundraising events. 

• Experience with campaign fundraising.  

• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism or volunteer sector. 

• Knowledge and appreciation of theatre.  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends.  

• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license, clean drivers abstract, acceptable insurance coverage, and access to vehicle is required.  

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to email their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at humanresources@citadeltheatre.com.

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

The Citadel Theatre is committed to having our team reflect the community it serves and actively welcome applicants from diverse and equity-seeking backgrounds. The Citadel also endeavors to create and guard a culture of respect and cooperation with all staff, artists, colleagues, volunteers and internal/external parties. Thank you for your interest but only those persons chosen for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Annual Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 per year, depending on work experience.

The Citadel Theatre wishes to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is Treaty No. 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground and home of the First Nations, including both the treaty signatories – Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stony and Cree-Iroquois – as well as other Indigenous peoples, such as the Blackfoot and Métis, who occupy this land. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live, create and perform on this territory.

Nikistêyhtamâkânân oma askîwihtâwin ita kâ mâwasakôyâhk Nikotwâsik Kâ akihtêk omâmawôpayônôwâw Nistam Îyinôwak, nânapo ôkih tipahamawâkan tahkikwanênkêwak-Nêhîyawak, Nahkawînôwak, Opwâsîmowak, Asinî Pwâtak êkwah Nêhîyaw Paskosikanak-êkwah kotakak Îyinôwak, tâpiskôc Kaskitêwayasitak êkwah Âpihtwâyak, kâkîh kikîwîhkêcik otah. Nitâniskê nanâskôtênân tawâw ôtah êh ayâyâhk tita wîci pimâtisîhtamâhk, tita osîhcikêyâhk êkwah tita nôkohtihiwêyâhk otah askîwihtâwinihk.

Vice-President, Philanthropy

MS Canada

Salary: $180,000 - $200,000

The Opportunity

MS Canada is seeking a strategic and engaging Vice-President, Philanthropy to lead the philanthropy portfolio including principal and major gifts; corporate partnerships and sponsorships; and annual giving with an annual revenue accountability of $30M (and growing). The Vice-President will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, key leadership volunteers, and our Mission and Community teams to launch and drive our new $200M+ campaign that will advance our vision of a world free of MS.

Reporting to the CEO and as a contributing member of the Executive Team, the Vice-President, Philanthropy will work collaboratively with leadership volunteers, executives, and team members at all levels to achieve critical, shared outcomes.  A consummate team player, the Vice-President will lead, guide, and motivate a talented and capable team of 20, driving accountability to achieve both team and individual goals.

The Vice-President will be an experienced and accomplished fundraising leader who will strengthen the culture of philanthropy across the organization by delivering exceptional, best-in-class donor cultivation and stewardship practices, building long-lasting and productive relationships, and delivering superior donor experiences.

The Vice-President will enjoy a flexible work location anywhere in Canada. Travel across Canada for meetings and donor engagement will be required in this role.

About MS Canada

This is an exciting time to join MS Canada as we move forward with our bold vision of a world free of MS. With a mission to connect and empower the MS community and to create positive change, MS Canada provides essential services to people with MS and their families and funds research to find pathways to cures.

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 90,000 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 20 to 49, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease. The total annual estimated socioeconomic cost of MS in Canada in 2019 was estimated at $3.4 billion. At MS Canada, we are privileged to be a part of a determined group of change agents who are working tirelessly to create a world free of MS with thousands of volunteers engaged in and advancing our programs, fundraising events, public awareness campaigns and advocacy activities.

MS Canada is governed by a board of directors comprised of 14 volunteer members who are elected annually. Through our Community Engagement Framework, hundreds of leadership volunteers are driving collective action across the country. Leading community-based initiatives in fundraising, advocacy, public awareness, research and programs, leadership volunteers act as important connections to our grassroots.

Our strategic vision not only builds upon the work of the entire MS community but also brings a new chapter to move forward with our mission of connecting and empowering the MS community to create positive change that helps realize our vision of a world free of MS.

Through discoveries, innovation, and collective action, we will work together to alleviate the uncertainty that MS causes, help provide accessible options for disease management, and reach out to partners to eliminate physical and social barriers in our communities.

Our strategy not only lays out the roadmap in our journey to create a world free of MS, but we hope it also provides inspiration for all in the MS community to connect and collaborate in order to advance treatment and care, enhance well-being, understand and halt disease progression, and prevent MS from happening. Discover. Innovate. Act.

What is MS

MS is currently classified as an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves). The disease attacks myelin, the protective covering of the nerves, causing inflammation and often damaging the myelin. Myelin is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses through nerve fibres. If damage to myelin is slight, nerve impulses travel with minor interruptions; however, if the damage is substantial and if scar tissue replaces the myelin, nerve impulses may be completely disrupted, and the nerve fibres themselves can be damaged.

MS is unpredictable and may cause symptoms such as extreme fatigue, lack of coordination, weakness, tingling, impaired sensation, vision problems, bladder problems, cognitive impairment and mood changes. Its effects can be physical, emotional and financial. Currently, there is no cure, but each day researchers are learning more about what causes MS and are zeroing in on ways to prevent it.

We are here to help. No one needs to face MS alone. In communities across Canada, MS Canada provides information, support, educational events, and other resources for people living with MS and their families.

Researchers funded by MS Canada are working to find the cause of MS, develop better treatments that improve quality of life, and ultimately cure the disease for everyone who is affected by it.

Philanthropy at MS Canada

The core support of MS Canada has been from tens of thousands of dedicated individuals, companies and foundations in communities across Canada. In 2022, MS Canada raised over $46 million through a diverse fundraising portfolio of community fundraising events, major gifts, direct marketing, and other fundraising initiatives:

• $11.0 million came from Community-based fundraising events

• $13.3 million came from Direct Marketing

• $18.4 million came from Leadership Giving (major and planned giving)

• $2.4 million came from partnerships and cause marketing

• $1.2 million came from other bespoke and miscellaneous fundraising activities

In 2022, MS Canada reinvested funds in the following programs:

• $4 million in MS research – research grants, scholarships, fellowships, and investments

• $3 million in programs and services – including education programs, self-help groups, recreational and social programs, information and referral services, financial support for daily living or equipment need

• $5.2 million in public education and awareness – awareness campaigns, newsletters

• $2.4 million in volunteer support and development – volunteer recruitment and training,

• $1.6 million in government and community relations – educating all levels of government about needed changes to benefit Canadians living with MS and assistance to clients dealing with local transit and accessibility issues

Research at MS Canada

Canada remains at the forefront of MS research around the world. Through generous contributions from donors, corporate sponsors, and fervent fundraisers, MS Canada has invested over $212 million dollars in research since its inception in 1948. This investment has led to significant results for people affected by MS. More specifically, MS Canada-funded studies have gone the distance in areas such as imaging, diagnosis, genetics, tissue repair, rehabilitation, and disease-modifying therapies. With each passing year research continues to reveal new knowledge about the cause of MS, as well as the mechanism by which MS impacts the central nervous system.

Although much progress has been made, many questions regarding MS remain unanswered. As a result, Canadian researchers with diverse scientific backgrounds and expertise are turning their attention to MS and working together to uncover important knowledge and develop treatments that will effectively manage symptoms and slow progression.

To ensure that momentum in MS research continues, MS Canada administers an annual research competition that provides support for researchers whether they are in the early stages of graduate school or conducting research as independent investigator. Funding researchers across the academic and clinical spectrum enables education and training for the next generation of MS leaders while reinforcing their passion for the field.

In addition to supporting research, MS Canada engages young researchers in education and training programs, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities which aim to stimulate interest in MS research and encourage collaboration amongst the future generation of MS experts.

The overarching goal of MS Canada is to invest in research that will provide the greatest benefit to individuals who are deeply affected by MS. Each year the organization is hopeful that its commitment to research will bring the MS community one step closer to finding a cure for this complex and often unpredictable disease.

Additional Information & Resources

About MS Canada

Mission and Values Strategic Plan

Imagine Canada Standards

Financial Information

Impact Reports

Policies

Governance

Board of Directors

For more information, please visit www.mscanada.ca

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Develop and implement a diversified and integrated fundraising strategy, aligned with the strategic framework, with clearly defined goals and outcomes.

• Work in partnership with the CEO, executive team, board of directors and MS Governors to successfully develop the strategy for and launch a new $200+ million comprehensive campaign.

• Provide leadership to mobilize staff to create a cohesive and integrated approach to fundraising across the country in the areas of principal gifts, major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, foundations, and corporate partnerships and engagement.

• Drive increased focus and capacity of principal and major gifts across the

• Play a central role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors, involving leadership volunteers and the CEO as needed, and actively manage a portfolio of top prospects and donors.

• Provide direct support to team prospecting and solicitation activities to expand portfolios and advance outcomes, paying special attention to building pipelines in all areas of giving.

• Oversee strategies that effectively steward donors at all levels of giving to optimize the donor

• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to chart the strategic direction for fundraising and donor stewardship in digital channels, ensuring the implementation of current best practices in all areas including social, mobile, web, direct mail etc.

• Lead the strategic execution of the annual giving program, which includes the direct response

• Increase sponsorship, cause marketing partnerships, and corporate donations, and oversee corporate and cultivation events in partnership with the Marketing & Communications team.

• Ensure consistent and effective use of donor software (Salesforce) to inform decision-making and maximize fundraising opportunities.

• Establish performance measures, evaluate, and monitor the success of fundraising

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with board and leadership volunteers, providing assistance as required to support fundraising activities.

Senior Executive & Team Leadership

• Work in partnership with the CEO to lead MS Governors activities and reporting related to major giving and campaign activity, in concert with relevant Executive Team members.

• Function as an integral part of a high-performing executive team, focused on collaboration, working successfully across units and achieving impact.

• Work effectively with the Community, Mission and Marketing & Communications teams to drive fundraising activities, develop strong pipelines, build compelling proposals/cases for support, and deliver on sponsorship activation in markets.

• Manage, coach and track results of the Philanthropy team, including management of multiple direct

Qualifications & Competencies

• Progressively senior fundraising leadership experience with a proven track record of results. Ability to model a highly collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across teams at all levels of the organization and across functional units to achieve impact.

• Demonstrated experience building, managing and retaining successful fundraising

• Deep experience building relationships and securing gifts at the 6 and 7-figure level with individuals and families, foundations and community leaders.

• Experience planning and executing significant, comprehensive campaigns inclusive of all revenue streams, activities, and teams.

• Highly developed strategic and annual program planning and operations

• Experience managing diverse revenue streams including principal gifts, major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, foundations, events, corporate sponsorship and partnerships, direct mail, telemarketing and internet-based fundraising.

• Strong skills in volunteer management including coaching and supporting Board and other senior fundraising volunteers and leveraging volunteer engagement into revenue-generating

• Superior verbal, written and presentation

• In-depth knowledge of fundraising and other information systems, data management and procedures with experience using data to inform decision-making and maximize fundraising

• Demonstrated commitment to measuring outcomes and thrives within a results-oriented

• Entrepreneurial and creative flare to develop and test innovative approaches to revenue

• Up to date on market trends and where the future of fundraising is

• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an asset for this role but is not a mandatory

• Candidates should possess or be qualified and willing to work towards a CFRE

• A University degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required for this

Application Process

KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.) has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of MS Canada. For more information about this exciting leadership opportunity, please contact Ellie Rusonik, SVP/Lead, Search + Talent by email at MSCanadaVP@kcitalent.com.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter of interest no later than April 23, 2024. All enquiries and nominations will be kept in strict confidence.

To view full position brief, please visit www.kcitalent.com

The hiring salary range for this position is $180,000 – $200,000 as well as comprehensive health benefits, health spending account, and RRSP match.

MS Canada has a bold vision for the future. We have a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal to create a world free of MS. We strive to be an employer of choice and provide a working environment that values diversity, teamwork, and professional development. MS Canada embraces diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

We are committed to accessibility for all candidates and will accommodate applicants in need of assistance. Please contact us should you need accommodation.

This position is a position of trust. The incumbent will be required to complete the screening process including completion of a criminal and credit background check in compliance with the National Screening Measures Policy.

Associate Director of Development, Grants and Donor Relations

Spirit North

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000

Spirit North is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our non-profit organization as an Associate Director of Development, Grants and Donor Relations. This role is pivotal in securing funding from grants and cultivating relationships with donors to ensure the sustainability and growth of our organization’s mission. The ideal candidate will be a skilled writer, communicator, strategic thinker, and detail-oriented professional with a passion for advancing social impact initiatives. This position has the option for remote working within Canada.

Development Officer, Women’s Health

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation (RAHF) provides a way for thousands of individuals and organizations to support the Royal Alexandra Hospital and its number one priority: building better health care for the people of Alberta. 

They fund ground-breaking education, cutting-edge research, next-generation technologies, and facility enhancements. They also support a growing number of specialized centers of health care excellence located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital campus, including the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, the CK Hui Heart Centre, the Orthopedic Surgery Centre, and the Eye Institute of Alberta.

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is looking for the next star to join the organization. Reporting to the Lead of Philanthropy & Corporate Strategy, the Development Officer, Women’s Health, will be the primary staff member involved in the fundraising supporting the Lois Hole Hospital for Women (LHHW) and the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation (AWHF).

As the Development Officer, Women’s Health, your day could consist of:

• Managing a portfolio of Women’s Health prospects while soliciting gifts in support of the Foundation

• Participation in the planning and execution of thoughtful stewardship plans

• Prospecting community partners, both individuals and businesses, for continued outreach

• Cultivate a collaborative relationship with the Women & Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI)

• Developing strategic plans for Women’s Health and Women’s Health Research fundraising

• Participation in public events and outreach initiatives as appropriate

What We’re Looking for On Your Resume:

• Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience in non-profit work in a related field

• 2-3+ years of proven experience in corporate partnerships and marketing

• Experience building professional relationships with key stakeholder groups

• Experience in strategy development and implementation around the giving cycle to secure major gifts

• Understanding of metrics execution 

• Certified Funding Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset

What We Will Want Demonstrated in the Interview:

• Excellent relationship-building skills; an ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization

• Results-driven attitude with the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Demonstration and examples of developing and implementing funding programs from start to finish

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the RAHF mission

• Demonstration of creativity and diligence in identifying and cultivating new relationships with potential donors

• Agreement to a Security Clearance Check and ability to present a valid Alberta Driver’s License upon hire

At the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, you are part of a collaborative environment and a passionate team that contributes to overall healthcare for the people of Alberta. The RAHF culture reflects our shared values of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Strong Relationships, and Stewardship.

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 4 consecutive years. Investing in our employees and developing a supportive and engaging work culture is a high priority for us.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Should you need any support during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at cszaroz@royalalex.org.

Think you’d be a good fit?

Please apply online with your cover letter and resume in one document. While we thank all candidates who apply, we will only be reaching out to candidates who meet what we are looking for!

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Chief Campaign Officer

Baycrest Foundation

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Baycrest Foundation is seeking an accomplished fundraising leader in the position of Chief Campaign Officer (CCO) to lead the organization through the planning and execution of its upcoming transformational research campaign. Reporting to the President & CEO and as a member of the Foundation’s high-performing, collaborative, and integrated senior leadership team, the successful candidate will be a proven major gift fundraiser responsible for leading the overall campaign planning including feasibility study, building a campaign cabinet, prospect strategy, campaign mechanics, volunteer engagement, revenue generation, and budgeting.

A gifted relationship manager, the CCO will build on a solid base of major gift fundraising and strong community relationships accountable for a discrete portfolio of donors including loyal supporters and establishing new relationships. The CCO will engage the expertise of others, both internal and external, providing support, coaching, and inspiration for senior volunteer leaders and campaign cabinet members recruiting and managing a campaign staff team and mobilizing appropriate resources.

Supported by a marketing campaign, a strong case for giving currently under development, and working with an influential and engaged volunteer network, this is a rare opportunity to share the story and impact of how Baycrest has evolved from a small old folks home, born out of the Jewish Community to become a 21st-century leader in the field of brain health, dementia, and aging.

WHY BAYCREST?

Every 3 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia, a tragic condition in which people progressively lose their cognitive abilities, become increasingly dependent on others, and suffer a significantly diminished quality of life.

The first baby boomers are in their mid-70s now. For the first time in Canadian history, there are more people aged 65+ than under age 15.

Longevity is a gift. Yet, as the world’s aged population increases, so too does the prevalence of dementia.

Baycrest is at the epicentre of Canada’s efforts to address dementia. Its unrivalled integration of care, education, research, and innovation come together to create a unique entity that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Our comprehensive array of programs in prevention, early detection, treatment and care are informed by physicians, researchers, people living with dementia, and their caregivers.

• We are home to the ONLY research-based community centre in the world, solely focused on aging adults and dementia prevention. The new Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness is leading Canada’s dementia prevention efforts across the country.

• We have Canada’s leading experts, such as Dr. Howard Chertkow, heading up the clinical trials and other intervention research at the Baycrest Academy. Dr. Chertkow is a world-renowned cognitive neurologist and the founder and scientific director of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA).

• With its scientific headquarter at Baycrest, CCNA represents a consortium of more than 340 neuroscientists across Canada committed to accelerating progress in dementia research.

• Baycrest President & CEO Dr. Bill Reichman helped to lead the development of Canada’s national dementia strategy as co-chair of the federal government’s Dementia Advisory Board.

• Baycrest’s new Anne & Allan Bank Centre for Clinical Research Trials is the largest trial site in Canada for dementia intervention and therapeutics.

• For over three decades, the Rotman Research Institute of the Baycrest Academy has been at the leading edge of advances in aging brain health research, with globally recognized strengths in cognitive, computational, and clinical neuroscience.

• The Centre of Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) at Baycrest is the world’s leading solutions accelerator for the seniors care industry. CABHI identifies, further develops and helps bring to market the most exciting and impactful technologies to support older persons at risk for, or suffering from brain disorders. CABHI has nearly 200 test sites across Canada and the U.S.

• Baycrest is singularly focused on brain health and aging; nowhere else in Canada is. We have a head start.  For more than 100 years, our singular focus has been aging adults and the aging brain.

ABOUT BAYCREST CENTRE

Founded in 1918, Baycrest is considered one of the world’s top academic health sciences centres in aging and brain health. Baycrest has developed world-class expertise across the continuum of senior living, geriatric healthcare, research, innovation, and education. Its vision is to create a world where every older adult enjoys a life of purpose, inspiration, and fulfillment.

Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest provides excellent care for older adults combined with an extensive clinical training program for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through these initiatives, Baycrest has remained at the forefront of the fight to defeat dementia.

Baycrest continues to embrace the long-standing tradition of all great Jewish healthcare institutions to improve the well-being of people in their local communities and around the globe.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Innovation and curiosity are part of our DNA at Baycrest. Baycrest is home to a robust research and innovation network, including:

The Rotman Research Institute

One of the world’s top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, the Rotman Research Institute of the Baycrest Academy is advancing our knowledge of the aging brain. Our foundational science research programs focus on perception, cognition, and brain function.  Scientists are unlocking the mysteries of the aging brain to help defeat dementia.

 The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA)

Baycrest hosts the scientific headquarters of Canada’s largest national dementia research initiative.  Founded in 2014, CCNA brings together over 300 researchers from across the country to work towards improving the prevention, treatment and quality of life among people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and the quality of life of their caregivers.

The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest

Spearheaded by Baycrest, CABHI was established in 2015 as the result of the largest investment in brain health and aging in Canadian history. The centre is a unique collaboration of health care, science, industry, not-for-profit and government partners whose aim is to help improve the quality of life for the world’s aging population, allowing older adults to age safely in the setting of their choice while maintaining their cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being.

Our campus setting facilitates collaboration among scientists, clinicians, educators, students, older adults, their families and volunteers who are discovering new ways to improve brain health and help older adults.

ACADEMIC EDUCATION & TRAINING

Baycrest is one of the world’s pre-eminent distributors of knowledge on best practices in care for older adults. As we work to defeat dementia, we are also educating the next generation of healthcare providers, locally and globally, and creating innovative, technology-based virtual education in response to the evolving needs of our learners.

Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto (U of T), Baycrest has an extensive clinical training program in geriatric care. We have trained thousands of students and practitioners from over 50 universities and colleges to deliver high-quality care alongside leading experts who are focused on the diseases of aging and the care of older adults.

Each year we provide students with practical on-site training in almost every healthcare discipline. More than 180 of our staff hold academic appointments at the University of Toronto and/or other partner universities, colleges and institutes in Faculties of Medicine, Nursing, Social Work and Rehabilitation Sciences, among others.

Baycrest hosts a number of provincial, national and international educational programs each year and we are a hub for global tele-education in aging, collaborating with institutions around the world. We provide educational programs for staff, clients, families, and caregivers as well as the general public.

 HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Baycrest provides a variety of outpatient clinics and services for older adults with different health needs including cognitive impairment, mood and anxiety issues, and complex conditions associated with aging (mobility problems and falls, bowel or bladder difficulties, poor nutrition multiple illnesses and medications).

Our healthcare professionals are experts in geriatric care and use a holistic and client-centered approach. Offering a range of on-site clinic services and community and in-home programs we are helping patients and their families improve their well-being and live independently.

 ABOUT BAYCREST FOUNDATION

The Foundation’s mission is to enrich the quality of life of older adults by providing crucial funding to support Baycrest’s work in research, innovation, care and education in brain health and aging. As the fundraising arm of Baycrest, the Foundation helps fund breakthrough research into aging brain health, cognition, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia; clinical programs and services for older adults living in our community; and education that supports healthy aging and healthcare solutions for a growing aging population.

BAYCREST CAMPAIGN RESEARCH CASE

The Baycrest Foundation is at the early stage of planning a multi-year research campaign for Baycrest Academy, focusing on Predictive Neuroscience for Precision Aging and Brain Health, and its four scientific pillars:

• Prevention of age-related cognitive decline and dementia

• Early detection and enhanced diagnostics

• New treatments and therapeutics

• Innovative approaches in dementia care for enhanced quality of life

In Canada alone, over 600,000 people live with Alzheimer’s and related dementias – nearly 10% of the population 65 or older. Worldwide, over 50 million people live with dementia. Without significant new scientific breakthroughs, that number is expected to triple in the next 25 years.

There are currently no medications that stop it.

In early stages of the disease, people with dementia often live in the community, with the support of millions of informal caregivers – family members, friends, and neighbors. As the disease progresses, individuals with dementia require round-the-clock assistance and care. The stress and strain on those individuals, on their families and loved ones, on caregiving professionals, and on our health care systems is immeasurable and growing every day.

The need for a new approach to defeat dementia is urgent. And that time is now.

Decades of research have failed to find effective drug treatments. Some recently introduced drugs, such as lecanemab and donanemab, may hold promise for very modestly slowing the inevitable worsening of Alzheimer’s disease, but only if provided early enough.

We need innovative approaches to identify novel therapeutic targets and develop disease-modifying treatments.  Equally important, if not more so, is an entirely different focus on disease prevention and new methods for the earliest possible detection.

It is clear that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to dementia.

The risk of being diagnosed with dementia, and the speed of disease progression, involves a complex interplay of aging-related brain changes, genetics, environment, health status, and lifestyle factors.  As a result, we must adopt a multifaceted, personalized approach to defeating dementia at every stage: from prevention and early detection to better treatments and care approaches.

Baycrest Academy’s Rotman Research Institute is well-poised to advance a new era of scientific inquiry and discovery by pioneering the fusion of predictive and precision medicine with neuroscience and dementia. In the coming decade, the RRI will focus its research portfolio on advancing the theme of Predictive Neuroscience for Precision Aging and Brain Health.

To fully achieve the vision and its impact, sustained investments in our research capacity, infrastructure, and operations are essential.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Baycrest Foundation

About Baycrest

2022 – 2023 Annual Report

2023 Financial Statement

Foundation Board of Directors

Baycrest Global Solutions

Why Give

Events

Our Stories

News & Media

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Campaign Leadership and Fundraising

• Accountable for the creation, implementation, management, and evaluation of the campaign strategy for the multi-year, multi-million-dollar research campaign, including planning through to execution.

• Lead the fundraising planning process for the campaign and effective strategies to achieve financial targets.

• Work key stakeholders to complete the Case for Support for the research campaign; continue to define campaign fundraising priorities.

• Develop annual and multi-year campaign budgets; provide regular financial and performance updates and reports.

• Monitor and evaluate campaign activities to ensure that financial goals are met.

• Lead the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors associated with the campaign, in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, Director of Leadership Gifts, and the Major Gifts team.

• Personally manage and steward a discrete portfolio of major and transformational prospects/donors.

• Direct the development and consistent execution of campaign stewardship and recognition opportunities.

• Provide oversight for the planning and executing campaign-related events such as gift announcements, cultivation events, etc.

• Oversee the preparation of campaign communications, including proposals, gift and partnership agreements, and stewardship materials, in collaboration with the marketing and communications team.

• Work with Baycrest leadership to develop a strategy to advance philanthropic partnerships with Baycrest vendors and suppliers.

 Campaign Cabinet and Senior Volunteer Engagement

• In partnership with the CEO and CDO, develop a proposed volunteer structure for the campaign; create position profiles for the Campaign Chair(s) and Cabinet.

• Play a key role in the identification, cultivation, recruitment, training, and ongoing support of Campaign Cabinet volunteers.

• Serve as the lead staff person supporting the Campaign Cabinet and other assigned campaign volunteers.

• Work directly with the Campaign Cabinet to ensure that activities are on track, volunteers feel well supported, and goals are being met.

 Senior Executive & Team Leadership

• As a key member of the Foundation’s Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the overall strategy, performance, and culture.

• Establish a staffing plan for the campaign; recruit, train, supervise, and manage campaign staff and external resources.

• Provide ongoing communication, education, and training for staff and volunteers so they understand the campaign vision, priorities, and how they can support its success.

• Contribute to and engage actively in Foundation programs and events.

 QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

•  Progressive fundraising leadership experience and a proven track record of responsibility in major gift development, ideally in a complex, multi-stakeholder, health, or academic environment.

• Previous direct experience with planning and executing significant campaigns, ideally with a research focus.

• Proven track record driving major gifts fundraising results, exceeding targets with experience closing gifts at the 7 and 8-figure level. The ability to support staff colleagues in major gifts fundraising.

• Strong experience leading, supporting, and coaching senior volunteers in a major gift and/or campaign setting with proven success.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with an ability to lead by influence; develop partnerships and effective working relationships; and inspire confidence and trust in donors, leaders and stakeholders.

• Superior ability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision, with outstanding oral and written communication skills through a variety of mediums (e.g., email, phone, social media, virtual meetings, and in-person with small and large groups).

• Highly effective at working independently, taking initiative and making decisions, balancing multiple priorities and acting as a team player.

• Strong project management skills, and ability to work in a time-sensitive, goal-oriented and deadline-driven environment.

• Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and tracking and reporting against goals.

• Technological fluency, including data systems and CRMs (ideally Raiser’s Edge) with experience using reporting applications and dashboards.

• Interest or experience in healthcare philanthropy with alignment with our values of innovation, compassion, advocacy, respect, and excellence.

 APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE

KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Baycrest Foundation. For more information about this exciting opportunity, contact Ellie Rusonik, Senior Vice President/Lead, KCI Search + Talent by email at Baycrest@kcitalent.com

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by April 5, 2024.

To view the full Position Brief, please visit:  www.kcitalent.com

The salary range for this position is $200,000 – $250,000 with eligibility in performance-based compensation, a full range of benefits, including a defined benefit pension through HOOPP, and a flexible, hybrid work policy.

 Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify KCI.

 All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Development Associate, Donor Stewardship

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

Salary: $55,691.30 - $69,716.02

Join TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) as we embark on our 40th trip around the sun! Situated in the heart of amiskwacîwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ in Treaty Six Territory and the Métis Homeland, we are the destination to engage Albertans’ hearts and minds in science, with a mission to ignite curiosity, inspire discovery, celebrate science, and change lives.

We take pride in building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Science is for everyone, and the Science Centre team is as diverse as our guests. We encourage Black, Indigenous, and racialized peoples, persons living with disability and neurodiversity, women, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all minority groups to apply.

Be part of an organization that values diverse perspectives, identities, abilities, and expressions. From cosmic discoveries through telescopes to ‘Aha!’ moments under microscopes, join the Science Centre as we celebrate the endless possibilities of science for the next 40 years!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Associate, Donor Stewardship is a dynamic opportunity within TWOSE’s Government & Community Relations team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Community Relations, the Development Associate will work as part of a team to steward and cultivate individual donors, manage the annual campaign, support grant proposals, increase revenues for the organization, and support the evolving needs of fundraising at TWOSE.

This individual is responsible for creating strong relationships with potential and existing donors to grow financial support for TWOSE’s mission-driven programming and capital initiatives.

The Development Associate is a results-oriented, enthusiastic team player that provides key support to existing fund development initiatives and goals while expanding the organization’s philanthropic giving program. They have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills and a strong capacity for initiative.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Development Associate, Donor Stewardship is responsible for the following:

Prospect and Donor Management:

• Plan, manage, and coordinate TWOSE’s annual donation campaign

• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations in solicitation of donations.

• Prepare campaign reports and donor and prospect research as requested.

• Steward, retain, and grow a diverse base of engaged donors, including the Catalyst Circle donors ($1,000+) through an innovative donor program that attracts funds to the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation.

• Identify donor interests that align with the organization and support relationship transitions as needed.

• Manage the framework for major and individual giving

• Move prospects and past donors in an appropriate and timely fashion towards solicitation and commitment.

• Create solicitation and stewardship plans for all donors over $10,000.

• Work with the Marketing team to create annual plans for promoting the organization’s various giving programs.

• Coordinate correspondence, meetings, and expectations of donors and provide follow-up on all required donor commitments.

Support Existing Fund Development Initiatives:

• Identify and apply for grant funding opportunities through government, foundation, corporate, and other funding agencies.

• Manage administration and stewardship processes for Be A Star fundraising program.

• Collaborate across the organization’s teams and departments to identify appropriate funding opportunities for the organization’s programs.

• Conduct research to identify new fund development opportunities.

• Collaborate with leadership to explore new programs and events to expand donor opportunities.

• Ensure accurate and timely donor information is maintained in Raiser’s Edge, including the processing of tax receipts.

• Plan and communicate donor benefits that allow budget objectives to be met and support return on investments.

• Communicate the status of the organization’s philanthropic giving program to the Senior Manager, Community Relations.

• Ensure leadership is engaged in donor stewardship where appropriate and as needed and that they are fully equipped with donor portfolios.

• Support the Senior Manager, Community Relations in creating the development goals, targets, and initiatives during the business planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals.

• Support the Senior Manager, Community Relations in developing and maintaining key performance indicators and metrics throughout the fiscal year.

Special Events and Community Engagement:

• Plan and coordinate donor cultivation and stewardship events.

• Manage acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship activities of donors.

• Assist with major fundraising events.

• Participate in key events as a representative of the organization to build relationships and further the work of the organization.

• Develop and document donor offerings and benefits that allow budget objectives to be met and support return on investments.

• Actively promote, participate in, and be an ambassador of the organization’s donor stewardship activities and events to build relationships and further the work of the organization.

• Contribute to corporate and public awareness and positive perception of TELUS World of Science – Edmonton’s services and facilities to achieve fundraising targets.

• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; open, approachable, tactful and politically sensitive.

• Excellent administrative skills with the ability to follow through effectively.

• Solid knowledge and application of effective donor management and stewardship practices with a proven track record of independently securing gifts and meeting target goals.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write strong grant proposals and make compelling presentations.

• Exceptional relationship-building skills and practices with the ability to lead and influence others.

• Working knowledge of budgets, expense processes and financial negotiations.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively handle diverse key stakeholder interests and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Strong computer and technology management skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Raiser’s Edge database management or other similar CRM database management.

Education and Experience:

• Related university degree, college diploma, or certification or a combination of equivalent skills and experience.

• Proven success with donor management and relationship building.

• Three (3)-Five (5) years related experience in fundraising and fund development.

• Proven experience implementing successful donor programs in a variety of sectors.

• Reliable transportation.

Note: A clean Police Information Check including the vulnerable sector is a condition of employment for successful candidates. The check must be completed prior to commencement of work and is the financial responsibility of the candidate.

Wages: $55,691.30 to $69,716.02 annually based on 2017-2022 Collective Agreement (FT160).

Hours of Work: 75 hours biweekly, with the flexibility to work evening and weekend events as required.

Opening Date: March 5, 2024 Closing Date: March 19, 2024

How to Apply: hr@twose.ca

Please include cover letter and resume in one document. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

President & CEO

Canadian Women’s Foundation

Salary: $205,000 - $220,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Canadian Women’s Foundation is seeking an inspirational, values-based leader with a passion for philanthropy to be our next President & CEO (CEO).  The new CEO will continue the excellent work of the Foundation as we drive forward our vision for gender justice and equality for women, girls, and gender-diverse people across Canada.

Working with a highly committed team of 40+ staff, Board members and other volunteers, the new CEO will be a team-builder who maintains an organizational culture of trust, transparency and collaboration while also ensuring goal accountability for grant revenue and deployment, knowledge generation, donor relations, advocacy, and strategic communications.

An intersectional feminist thought leader, the CEO will model an authentic passion for our mission while leveraging business and financial acumen to lead operations and raise the national profile of feminist philanthropy. A highly visible ambassador and spokesperson, the CEO will hold credibility with diverse audiences while systematically building and sustaining relationships and networks of support that further our vision.

This is an exciting time to join the Canadian Women’s Foundation as we embark on our next stage of growth with plans to raise $10M+ annually for critical issues related to gender justice and equality.

The target salary range for this position is $205,000 to $220,000 with the potential of a performance-based bonus up to 15%, plus a competitive benefits package.

As a national organization, the Canadian Women’s Foundation offers flexibility of work location. Our office is located at 1920 Yonge St. in Toronto, Ontario.

ABOUT THE CANADIAN WOMEN’S FOUNDATION

The Canadian Women’s Foundation is Canada’s public foundation for gender justice and equality. We advance this by growing support for grassroots feminist action, partnering with communities and organizations to improve conditions, and building diverse leadership and knowledge for sustainable change.

Through fundraising, granting, research, advocacy, and knowledge sharing, the Foundation works to achieve feminist systemic change. By granting to and strengthening local community programs, the Foundation empowers women, girls and gender-diverse people to move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence and leadership.

Launched in 1991 to address a critical need for philanthropy focused on women, the Canadian Women’s Foundation is one of the largest women’s fundraising foundations in the world. A group of eight trail-blazing women was instrumental in getting it off the ground.

With the support of supporters and donors, the Foundation has raised more than $250 million to fund over 3,200 life-transforming programs across the country.

As a leading voice for women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada, we are committed to getting gender equality issues front and centre in the hearts and minds of people in Canada.

VISION

Every woman, girl, and gender-diverse person has the power, safety, support, and rights to thrive, today and tomorrow.

WHAT WE DO

The Canadian Women’s Foundation focuses on critical challenges facing diverse women, girls, and Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people all over Canada today. Their supporters make effective long-term change for gender equality and justice possible. This is important because we help change structures and improve “the way things work” to get Canada closer to that goal of gender equality and social equity for everyone.

We take a deliberative, empowerment-based approach by addressing root causes of the most critical issues facing diverse women, girls and gender diverse people, and by investing in the most effective solutions for long-term change. We do this through our fundraising, grant-making, through building and sharing knowledge, and by bringing grantees and other organizations together to strengthen their capacity, share best practices and learn from each other.

We fund programs across Canada, prioritizing communities where the need is greatest. These programs address four urgent issues:

OUT OF POVERTY GRANTS

Focus on economic development and enhancing women’s employability and opportunities to explore new possibilities to secure stable financial futures. Program effectiveness is measured by applying a special “Sustainable Livelihoods Framework”.

OUT OF VIOLENCE GRANTS

Focus on building teen healthy relationships and helping women and their children rebuild their lives after violence.

INTO CONFIDENCE WITH GIRLS FUND GRANTS

Boost “protective factors” that grow girls’ resilience as they develop into adulthood. These include self-confidence, community connectedness, critical thinking skills, and school and civic engagement.

INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

When leadership opportunities diversify, the voices of all women and gender-diverse people gain influence. We get closer to the goal of gender justice. Leaders carry significant power to make change. They can play an important role in making things better and fairer. There are many barriers to leadership for diverse women, girls, and Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people in Canada.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Website

Founding Mothers

Our Work

Strategic Plan (2023 – 2028)

Impact & Annual Reports

Volunteers & Donors Report

Get Involved

Financial Statements

Policies

Our Supporters & Volunteer Committees

Media Resources

Impact Stories

Community Grants 2024

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Strategy, Planning & Operations

Provide leadership that enables the Foundation to excel operationally in the strategic achievement of its mission.

• Steward the Foundation’s purpose, operationalizing its mission and strategic priorities to meet objectives and evaluate results to ensure continuous improvement and inform future planning.

• Partner with the Board to develop and implement the strategic plan.

• Lead the annual operating and budget planning process to meet a $10M+ target, setting benchmarks to measure progress and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Identify, interpret, and support emerging issues related to the Foundation’s departments: Community Initiatives, Philanthropy, Public Engagement, and Finance & Operations, in a manner that furthers the vision and mission of the Foundation.

• Maintain business continuity using the Foundation’s risk management framework, informing the Board of any internal and/or external risk factors which may affect the organization and suggesting mitigation strategies as appropriate.

• Model and support a values-based culture of trust that empowers staff and volunteers to work collaboratively to meet strategic and annual objectives.

• Partner with the senior leadership team to inspire, develop, and mentor the staff team within a culture that supports delivery on individual and team objectives.

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to oversee and assess operations to ensure the efficient and cost-effective use of financial, human, and operational resources.

• Work with the senior staff and Board to ensure proper financial oversight and compliance with all internal and external reporting.

• Keep up to date on charitable knowledge and trends, and strategically use this information to inform organizational activities.

• Ensure the organization is compliant with all legislative, legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Governance

 Provide leadership that supports and strengthens governance of the Foundation.

• Prepare and deliver regular reports and other materials for scheduled Board meetings to support the Board’s ability to fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities, attending meetings and supporting all activities in an ex-officio role.

• Oversee the development and proposal of policies that ensure accountability and appropriate risk management.

• Facilitate the organization of Board meetings, committee meetings, special meetings and retreats as required.

• Support the Board nomination and orientation process.

Programs & Impact

Provide leadership that amplifies the critical work of the Foundation’s community impact strategies and programs.

• Collaborate with the Vice President, Community Initiatives to provide direction to the Program team to strengthen the Foundation’s community impact through grant-making and capacity building.

• Work with staff to continuously enhance and crystalize the impact and evaluation of the Foundation’s community strategies and programs.

• Support innovation and the ongoing improvement of research, advocacy, and grant-making activities.

• Sustain and enhance the Foundation’s mission-aligned approach to working with grantees.

Resource Development & Financial Sustainability

Provide leadership that deepens the Foundation’s ability to attract new donors and diversify its revenue base for sustainable growth.

• Model and promote a passion for feminist philanthropy. Leverage profile and thought leadership activities to ensure the Foundation is a visible and credible voice encouraging philanthropic investment in gender equity.

• Work with the Vice President, Philanthropy to continuously strengthen fundraising results and build excellence in donor relations.

• Provide leadership and oversight to diversify philanthropic investments to the Foundation.

• Identify, lead, and build relationships with major donors including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government.

Sector Leadership

Provide leadership that contributes to the strengthening of the feminist movement in Canada and addresses the critical issues identified in the Foundation’s commitments.

• Maintain and strengthen the unique positioning of the Canadian Women’s Foundation as the go-to organization for issues of gender justice and equality in relation to knowledge sharing, grant-making and capacity building.

• Ensure a focus on maintaining a strong government relations strategy, nurturing relationships with key government leaders and staff across the political spectrum to advance the Foundation’s mission.

• Function as a national thought leader and respected voice for intersectional feminism.

• Build strategic networks and relationships with government, the non-profit/charitable sector, corporations and other key groups to support the creation of networks of that will further the Foundation’s objectives.

• Increase the profile of feminist philanthropy with a focus on women, girls and gender diverse people.

• Strengthen the Foundation’s capacity to lead transformative systems change in the sector.

Communications & Community Engagement

Provide leadership in support of the strategic communications goals of the Foundation.

• Collaborate with the Vice President, Public Engagement to champion the Foundation’s mission, commitments, and impact across multiple audiences, through public speaking, media, networking, outreach, and broad public engagement.

• As a key spokesperson, represent the Foundation through speeches, panels, and inspirational talks at strategic local, national, and international venues.

• Act as skilled media and public relations spokesperson.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Progressive senior leadership experience leading, influencing and implementing strategic initiatives for an organization in the public, private, or non-profit sector.

• The ability to recognize and acknowledge the lived experiences of traditionally marginalized communities and use an intersectional feminist approach to lead change.

• Experience with the development, delivery, and monitoring of multi-year strategic plans and annual business plans.

• Proven ability to create a vision for staff and volunteer teams that is aligned with strategic priorities, build common purpose and direction, and deliver outcomes to strengthen overall organizational performance.

• Solid experience with the financial oversight of an organization including procedures, controls, and the ability to analyze, interpret, and present financial reports.

• Demonstrated success in advocacy, government relations and communications with the ability to influence and rally diverse groups around a cause.

• Proven experience supporting revenue generation and donor relations.

• Experience with strategic grant making in support of critical issues.

• Experience managing plans and activities within a shifting landscape with the ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills with extensive experience as an organization spokesperson.

• Ability to skilfully communicate complex issues to diverse audiences leveraging the use of strong facilitation, negotiation and mediation skills.

• The capability to successfully communicate and build credibility with various internal and external audiences including staff, volunteers, donors, community groups, media, senior public servants/government officials and grant recipients.

• Ability to communicate in both official languages would be considered an asset.

• Ability to travel on a regular basis.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

KCI Search + Talent is supporting the Canadian Women’s Foundation in the recruitment of a President & CEO. For more information about this leadership opportunity, please contact Samantha David at KCI via email at CWF@kcitalent.com

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by April 5, 2024.

To view full the Executive Brief, please visit www.kcitalent.com

The Canadian Women’s Foundation is strongly committed to equity in employment and seeks to attract, select, and hire a diverse team with a high level of professional skills, passion for and belief in our vision and mission. We aim to be inclusive of diverse people across gender and sexuality spectrums. This includes people who identify as women, girls, trans, Two Spirit, genderqueer, non-binary, and 2SLGBTQIA+. If comfortable, we encourage candidates to share information about their identities, lived experiences, and the communities they are part of in their cover letter.

The Canadian Women’s Foundation adheres to Canadian human rights legislation and will provide accommodation to candidates during any part of the interview or hiring process, if requested.

Development Officer, Leadership Giving

Queen’s University

Salary: $64,400 - $78,528

Reporting to the Associate Director, Leadership Gifts, the incumbent manages a diverse portfolio of donor relationships at various fundraising stages. They nurture and develop sustainable long-term relationships with select private sector businesses, corporations, foundations, and individuals to maximize support to Queen’s University by aligning the strengths of Queen’s priorities and programs with the interests and needs of the perspective donor. The incumbent will be an experienced relationship manager and fundraiser in the department, providing strategic expertise to other Development colleagues working in various faculties across the University.

As a fundraising professional, the Development Officer, Leadership Gifts develops, executes, and evaluates leadership gift fundraising opportunities for university-wide funding objectives and priorities that are designed to maximize long-term financial support for the institution.

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within Ontario. This position recommends, creates, and implements key aspects of development programs, including developing and implementing goals and strategies to maximize funding for priorities. This position identifies, evaluates, and recommend approaches to gaining or deepening relationships with current and prospective donors. The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work variable hours on a regular basis, including evenings and weekends. In addition, travel is an inherent part of the position. This position is subject to the Averaging and Travel Time Credit provisions of the USW Local 2010 Collective Agreement.”

This position is fully remote within Ontario.

What you will do

• Recommends, develops and implements communication and donor engagement strategies with various donor groups.

• Supports senior staff on development decisions throughout the donor engagement lifecycle.

• Identifies, evaluates, and recommend approaches to gaining or deepening relationships with current and prospective donors.

• Develops objectives, discusses strategies for meeting objectives and executing annual plans, and resolves barriers to implementation.

• Identifies, evaluates, and solicits prospective donors (individuals, corporations and foundations).

• Creates and maintains print, email and web content to support departmental priorities.

• Updates all contact and solicitation activity in the database.

• Writes case statements and donor proposals in support of key solicitation/engagement opportunities.

• Collaborates with other Advancement staff to plan and facilitate development activities.

• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

Required Education

• Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent. In addition, requires trade certification, qualification, or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.

Required Experience

• More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.

• Experience developing and/or implementing fundraising and/or major gift plans considered an asset.

• Knowledge of relationship building, fundraising and stewardship considered an asset.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• G Driver’s License required.

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.

Executive Director

Surrey Food Bank

Salary: $125,000 - $150,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

Surrey Food Bank is seeking a proven leader with a passion for serving the community as its new Executive Director.  Responsible for supporting and advising the board, leading staff and volunteers, engaging the community, and overseeing the management of multiple distribution depots, this is an opportunity for a community minded leader to partner with the Board of Directors to set the organizational vision and future path for growth by actively engaging in the development of a new strategic plan and leading its implementation.

Serving the growing, diverse, and dynamic communities of Surrey and North Delta, Surrey Food Bank is seeing higher demand for support and services.  To meet this need, the Executive Director will build and deploy innovative fundraising strategies that cultivate support.  As a face of the organization the successful candidate will bring experience actively connecting with volunteers, media, other agencies, donors, funders, and the public to drive partnership, engagement, and increase funds.

An empathetic and collaborative leader, the Executive Director will guide and support a dedicated and passionate team and will demonstrate commitment to the well being of staff and volunteers, and to the individuals and families we serve.

This is an opportunity to celebrate and build upon 40 years of service to the community and drive towards achieving Surrey Food Bank’s vision of a Nourished and Thriving Community, Free of Poverty.

 ABOUT SURREY FOOD BANK

Established in 1983, the Surrey Food Bank is a centre of excellence in food distribution, community leadership, effective and equitable policies, and a leader in the elimination of poverty in our community.

Working towards our vision of growing the community beyond hunger, Surrey Food Bank assists low-income individuals and families who live in Surrey and North Delta by providing bi-weekly food hampers to supplement client’s food needs and serving as a connection point for clients to engage with other organizations and services throughout the community that they would not otherwise have access to. Surrey Food Bank partners with multiple community organizations to bring awareness, education, and advocacy to help clients face life’s greatest challenges.

We pride ourselves on supplying nutritious food in a respectful and dignified environment. We believe it is our responsibility to connect our clients to other community services as a means of helping them become self-sufficient. We take pride that we invite, inform, involve, and inspire our community.

Surrey Food Bank currently distributes food to approximately 5000 families each month and has expanded its reach by providing food and household items to the schools, shelters, missions, and transition houses who are serving vulnerable populations.

Distribution Centres

To best serve clients who may have challenges around travel to our Newton location, Surrey Food Bank has 3 partner locations for distribution in Gilford/ Whalley, North Delta and Cloverdale.

Programs and Services

Registered clients may visit the Surrey Food Bank and receive a nutritious supply of food every 14 days. The quantity of food provided is based on the household size. Our goal is to provide sufficient food for 3 to 4 days.

We offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian options based on Canada’s Food Guide for Healthy Eating. However, we are limited in what we offer as we can only supply items that have been donated or purchased as required.

Tiny Bundles

Those registered for our Tiny Bundles Program (families with pregnant moms and children under one year of age) are welcome once every 7 days. These families receive a full week’s worth of nutrition, along with diapers, baby food and other items. We extend the benefits of the Tiny Bundles program as the child grows through our Toddler Totes and Pre-K nutritional bundle packages that are included in the family’s regular food selection.

Seniors Distribution

We have dedicated a specific distribution time for Seniors, ages 65 plus to collect their food in a respectful and non-rushed environment. We offer a suitable choice of nutritious foods including high protein and low sodium options, to encourage the best possible nutrition. In addition, we have specific items for Seniors to chose from such as: meal replacement drinks and hygiene products.

Hamper to Your Home

Registered clients who are unable to attend the food bank due to mobility issues because of serious health or physical challenges are eligible to have their food delivered to their home. Please note that medical validation is required for this program.

Fundraising At Surrey Food Bank

As a non-profit, charitable organization, the Surrey Food Bank relies on donations of money and food. These donations come from individuals, organizations, and corporations. There is no core government funding. Valuable partnerships with other organizations and businesses in the community strengthen our ability to deliver healthy food and critical services.

The Food Bank benefits from community fundraising efforts, such as third-party events run by other organizations. Last year, over 400 businesses hosted a Food/Fund Drive to support the Surrey Food Bank!

As a proud member of the community in Surrey and North Delta and a cause of choice for food and fundraisers, we benefit from and attend many events and festivals throughout the year.

Surrey Food Bank hosts a signature fundraising event, Breakfast with the Bank, each year, and this event has been a successful fundraiser for 20 years.

Volunteers are essential to our success.  Surrey Food Bank depends on volunteers for many different functions. Everything from sorting and distributing food to representing us at community events.  Volunteer support allows us to save money on costs and direct more of our donations toward purchasing food.

OUR VISION

A nourished and thriving community, free of poverty.

OUR MISSION

We lead with care and dignity in the effective distribution of nutritious food to those in need and build partnerships to provide related services to eliminate poverty in our community.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Strategic Plan 21-23

Annual Report 21-22

Young Philanthropy Initiatives

Events

Programs

People Like You

News

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization.

• Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization.

• Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Directors on all aspects of the organization's activities.

• Foster effective teamwork between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff.

• Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate.

Staff Leadership

• Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery.

• Oversee the implementation of human resources policies, procedures and practices including hiring, orientation, training, evaluations and/or performance reviews, discipline, and manage job descriptions for all staff and volunteers.

• Establish a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.

• Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and interpersonal abilities to help further the organization's mission.

• Ensure that all staff receives an orientation to the organization and that appropriate training is provided.

• Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review.

• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance.

Fundraising & Community Leadership

• Work with the Board to develop fundraising plans and secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization.

• Research funding sources, ensure the execution of fundraising plans and funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization.

• Proactively communicate with partners and community members keeping them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the community served by the organization.

• Cultivate collaborative working relationships with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization.

• Build and strengthen community partnerships and inter-agency collaboration.

• In addition to the Chair of the Board, act as a spokesperson for the organization.

• Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization's community profile.

• Lead and participate in fundraising activities as appropriate.

Operational Planning and Management

• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization.

• Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its clients, Board and Funders.

• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization.

• Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate.

• Ensure that personnel, client, donor and volunteer files are securely stored, and privacy/confidentiality is maintained.

• Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials.

Program Planning and Management

• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's programs and services.

• Ensure that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the Board.

• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality.

• Oversee the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects.

Financial Planning and Management

• Work with staff and the Board (Treasurer/Finance Committee) to prepare a comprehensive annual budget.

• Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board.

• Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed.

• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.

• Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization.

• Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments.

Risk management

• Identify and evaluate risks to the organization (clients, staff, management, volunteers, property, finances, goodwill, and image) and implement measures to control risks.

• Ensure that the Board of Directors and the organization carries appropriate and adequate insurance coverage.

• Ensure that the Board and staff understand the terms, conditions, and limitations of the insurance coverage.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Qualifications

• Progressive senior leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector, ideally within a social service delivery setting.

• Knowledge and/or experience working in poverty reduction or food security is an asset.

• Experience working with a Board of Directors within a Board Governance model.

• Demonstrated ability to implement strategic and annual plans and successfully drive and manage programs and teams aligned with organizational plans.

• Knowledge of revenue generation best practices with experience growing revenue in a non-profit environment.

• Excellent people management skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with staff and a track record of building collaborative and integrated work cultures and teams.

• Accomplished networker and relationship builder with experience representing an organization to stakeholders and collaborating to build strategic partnerships.

• Track record of managing relationships and securing funds from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government.

• Strong business and financial acumen with an understanding of diverse funders and partners.

• Ability to identify, manage, and report on organizational risk.

• Experience creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Strong oral, presentation and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse internal and external audiences.

• Understanding of cycles of poverty and systemic barriers, and the systems of support.

• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations including but not limited to employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, charities, taxation, CPP, EI, and health coverage.

• Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization an asset.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle, as travel throughout the region is required.

• Occasional evening and weekend work if required for activities such as Board meetings and representing the organization at events.

• Work in office or in the community most days is required with some flexibility to work from home as appropriate.

• University degree in a related field and/ or professional designation an asset. A combination of relevant education and/or experience will be considered.

Competencies

• Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.

• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.

• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.

• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities

• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

• Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Surrey Food Bank for more information about this opportunity, please contact Ellie Rusonik, Senior Vice President, KCI Search + Talent or Mia Gardiner, Senior Consultant, KCI Search + Talent by email at SFB@KCITalent.com.

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should send resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by March 13, 2024.

The Surrey Food Bank is committed to employment equity and practices, and to being representative of the people of Surrey and North Delta, the communities we serve. We encourage all interested persons to apply, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, family or marital status, socioeconomic status, racialized identity, indigenous status, or whether they are a person living with a disability.

The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 based on experience, plus benefits.

To view the full Position Brief, please visit:  www.kcitalent.com

The Surrey Food Bank respectfully acknowledges the shared, unceded traditional territory of the Katzie, Semiahmoo, Kwantlen and other Coast Salish Peoples on which we live and work.

Director of Development

The Sarah McLachlan School of Music

Salary: $105,000 - $125,000

Founded over 20 years ago by renowned Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, The Sarah McLachlan School of Music (SoM) helps children, youth, and adults 55+ find their voice.  Using music as a tool to inspire connection, students with different needs, abilities, skill levels, learning styles and backgrounds come together to discover and fulfill their creative potential.

SoM is not a conventional “music school”:  the SoM team creates a community space that is welcoming, safe, and supportive and where all students can feel comfortable being themselves and playing music together. By providing access to barrier free and creative music programs, a unique trust is built among staff and students that expands possibility. While music is the foundation of the SoM community, SoM is built upon the intrinsic value of inclusivity, proudly offering a space where young people are encouraged to forge deep friendships and express themselves.

“We teach music, but we also teach respect, equality, empathy, and the importance of being engaged members of our community.  Music connects us to ourselves and to others and we know, now more than ever, that community is vital to our human experience.” – Sarah McLachlan, Founder & Chair

Over its 20+ year history, SoM has remained true to Sarah’s vision that music programs, transportation, and access to healthy food be offered at no cost for students facing significant financial and social emotional barriers to access. At SoM, in spite of incredible challenges related to poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, family relationships, mental health concerns, gender identity transition and sexual orientation, SoM students are celebrated for their strengths, accomplishments, and resiliency.

SoM has grown from a small pilot project in 2002 to today serving over 1,000 students a year through locations in Vancouver, Surrey, and Edmonton. Continuously adapting to meet the unique needs of our students, SoM has become a highly professionalized organization – while still maintaining a clear line of sight to our grassroots history.

SoM receives no government funding, and has been supported by Sarah’s committed community of friends, event attendees, and important foundation and corporate partnerships.  Now, to support the School’s planned growth and ensure its long-term sustainability, we are recruiting a new Director of Development to lead all of our fundraising efforts.

The Director reports to the Executive Director, and partners with an engaged staff group, keen Board members, and Sarah herself.  This unique and once-in-a-career opportunity features:

• A supportive and mutually empowering group of artistic and professional colleagues;

• The chance to build and professionalize a development program, while maintaining the School’s creative and organic culture;

• The opportunity to judiciously and strategically partner with an engaged, excited, and keen celebrity Founder;

• A donor and prospect list that would be the envy of many other fundraising programs;

• A leadership role in a school with a direct line-of-sight to improving the lives of children, their families, and society at large.

To apply & for more info:

This posting is just a summary of this great opportunity.   This search is being led by SoM’s search partner, Christoph Clodius at The Discovery Group, at christoph@thediscoverygroup.ca. If you or someone you know is interested or curious, please be in touch to apply or learn more!

Application Timing & Process: The deadline for applications is March 8, 2024. Please apply with a cover letter/expression of interest and CV, ideally in the same document, to Christoph.

Compensation & Benefits: This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary range of $105,000 to $125,000 depending on experience. Our comprehensive benefits program features extended medical and dental coverage, a health spending account, holidays, and the opportunity for a flexible office/work from home balance.

History & Founding

With a deep appreciation for the fact that “music saved my life”, Sarah McLachlan launched a pilot project with Arts Umbrella in 2002 to bring the transformative power of musical expression to multi-barriered children and youth. Growth followed rapidly, and in 2011, we incorporated as a registered charity.

Through the generosity of the Wolverton Foundation and the City of Vancouver, a gift of 16,000 square feet of space allowed our program to expand to 285 students. In 2016, an environmental scan/feasibility study of neighborhoods in Canada determined our program outreach to Surrey and Edmonton were needed.

Our Vision, Purpose, and Values

SoM is guided by our Vision, Purpose, and Values. They are:

• Vision: Transforming lives through the power of music.

• Purpose: Building inclusive and barrier-free communities of musical learning where children and youth find their voice.

• SoM’s Values:
o Acceptance
o Care
o Collaboration
o Commitment
o Curiosity
o Flexibility
o Innovation
o Social Responsibility

SoM Participants

We know that kids with different needs, abilities, skill levels and learning styles can participate in music, and through this participation they find their voice. Many of our students face mental health issues such as anxiety or depression, while others have experienced bullying. A majority deal with significant financial difficulties, specifically:

• Nearly three-quarters of participants have high financial needs that prevent them from accessing extra-curricular programming and expressing themselves in safe, alternative, creative environments.
• More than a third of participants have high social-emotional needs such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression.
• Nearly 300 community and school partners help us to identify individuals who could benefit most from our programming.
• Our program impacted 1135 participants over the 2022-2023 school year.

We operate as an after-school program five days a week for 38 weeks, accounting for approximately 60,000 hours of instruction per year. Students range in age from 8-24; we also serve a smaller number of children under five as well as our Senior’s Ukulele Choir 55+. With a retention rate of over 80%, most of our students stay with us for an 8-year period.

We prioritize access, acceptance, and flexibility at every stage of our model working to reduce barriers by providing free transportation from schools designated as high need. We offer a healthy snack program so that students are nourished, and hunger doesn’t prevent them from getting the most out of their class.

As of September 2023, 1060 students are enrolled at our three locations: Vancouver, Surrey, and Edmonton.

Looking Ahead

As we continue to build on our over two decades of experience, we expect to accomplish the following over the next years.

• We will continue to develop and increase our service delivery to students in Surrey and Edmonton;
• We will develop our Strategic Plan for 2024-2027;
• We will continue to develop our leadership team to ensure that our staff are fully supported in their important work;
• We will continue to stabilize our organizational structure ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion in our policies, transparency, and accountability.

Fundraising at SoM

Last year, SoM’s budget of over $2.6 million was predominantly supported by the Sarah McLachlan Foundation. Additional support from foundations, friends of SoM, events like Barefoot in the Backyard, and other donors provided the balance. The Sarah McLachlan School of Music Foundation holds investments totalling $7.5, which includes both the School’s growing endowment (over $4 million) and operating reserve.

The program is therefore stable and ripe for growth: the Director will be tasked with ensuring the School has an effective, comprehensive, and diverse fundraising program appropriate to its goals and ends. This includes, but is not limited to, continued relationships with the School’s major and potentially major donors, growing the SoM Foundation endowment, and ensuring annual and community-level donors are given the chance to support this incredible institution. Our fundraising goal this year is just under $2 million.

With a clear understanding of SoM’s strategic plan and annual goals, the Director will play an integral role in developing the fund development strategy and ensuring the implementation of donor-centered fundraising programs that will drive growth, build a strong donor pipeline, deepen donor relationships, and provide donors with excellent stewardship.

The Director is a member of SoM’s leadership team that reports to the Executive Director, working
closely with the ED, SoM’s leadership team, School and Foundation Board members, and Sarah to help facilitate and envision organizational growth and expansion initiatives for SoM’s future.

The Director will ideally be:

• A Natural collaborator – able to quickly connect and build relationships with a diverse group of people, both in person and remotely.  You bring appreciative curiosity, asking questions to understand, engage, and improve.

• Dynamic and relational – you default to action, are an excellent listener, and can pick up nuance in dealing with others.  A self-starter, you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and are motivated to achieve.  You’re excited to build.

• Confident and assertive – you deploy your expertise with tact and diplomacy, and aren’t overawed by working with celebrities or high net worth individuals.  You are adaptable, flexible and bring a low-ego, high EQ approach to wanting what’s best for the School.

• Passionate and curious – you question the status quo, and are not afraid to try new ways of doing things.  You lead with heart and uphold the values that we are all in it together.

• A leader that inspires commitment to strengthening community through music – confident using your communication, delegation, planning, technology, and operational skills to deliver.  You can take in all the wonderful things the School does, and distill it into clear and compelling language and calls to action for our donors.

• Inclusive and Respectful – actively contributes towards creating an inclusive, welcoming, and safe work environment, where all of our people feel like they belong.  Your ambition and autonomy fit in well with our culture of creativity.

• Visionary – able to create a compelling vision for your colleagues, partners, donors, and area of work, to get buy-in, and to engage and empower others to deliver on your plans for the future.  You understand that music is in the air we breathe, while at the same time it’s a tool to achieve phenomenal things.

Associate Director, Development

UBC Okanagan

Salary: $97,000 - $151,000

Based in Kelowna, UBC Okanagan is a world-class university located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley in the Southern interior region of BC.  This is an unprecedented and unique campus model unlike any other Canadian university, as higher education institutions of UBC’s stature are typically only located in large urban centres.

UBC Okanagan is a comprehensive, research-intensive learning community embracing bold new ways of thinking that attract exceptional students and faculty.  More than 12,000 students from throughout the Okanagan region, across Canada, and 109 other countries are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs in nine faculties and schools here.

UBC Okanagan now has a senior front line fundraising role available and is looking for a talented and ambitious Associate Director, Development. 

This is an exciting time to join UBC Okanagan:  FORWARD, UBC’s most exciting fundraising and alumni engagement campaign ever, is underway.  FORWARD will engage donors in opportunities to advance healthy lives, create solutions for the planet, and shape thriving societies.

The AD will have the chance to:

• Help the Okanagan’s student, research, and academic life in tangible and rewarding ways;

• Leverage UBC’s overall brand and reputation, and its tremendous impact in the region, allowing donors to have an outsized impact for their support;

• Make a mark in one of Canada’s largest-ever post-secondary advancement campaigns, in a highly professionalized and dedicated advancement team;

• Be an anchor staff member and take on a larger leadership role as the Okanagan DAE team expands and grows in future years.

Location & level:

UBC has a hybrid work policy and the team provides flexibility for staff to work on the campus and at home. There is strong preference for candidates who intend to live in the Okanagan, remote work arrangements within BC only may be considered.

UBC Okanagan also has flexibility to bring on a more senior and experienced candidate at the Senior Associate Director level, with commensurate higher fundraising expectations and compensation.

Desired Competencies:

• Significant fundraising experience

• A proven track record of major gift success in a sophisticated and complex environment

• A highly collaborative nature, and the ability to lead

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• A positive attitude and professional mindset.

• Curiosity, initiative and enthusiasm for UBC Okanagan’s work.

• Persistence and assertiveness to keep forward momentum and progress; proactive, and a strong inclination towards action.

• Ability to travel both for local, national, and international donor and alumnae meetings.

Community Relationship Lead

Boyle Street Community Services

Salary: $48,613-  $57,193

“Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored.”

This position is responsible for building strong relationship-centred engagement opportunities for those currently and those looking to support Boyle Street, including events, tours, campaigns, and reciprocity activities.  The goal of this position is raising funds and increasing overall support for the organization. This position also acts as a representative of our organization and our mission, vision, and values in public spaces including media, education sessions, and community events.  

“We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want – a constant and consistent caring force”

Position Responsibilities

Campaign Execution  

• Development and management of annual fundraising campaigns (Peer to Peer, Holiday, Lapsed Donors, Monthly Giving)  

• Utilize data to inform intention, goals, and content creation related to campaign development and execution  

• Facilitate engagement in campaigns with existing supporters and prospect supporters  

Stewardship and Reciprocity  

• Create Pathways for ongoing Donor Retention, including a donor pathway, maintaining the Development Calendar, and scheduling regular and ongoing opportunities for engagement  

• Lead follow up reciprocity to maintain and deepen relationships with supporters, including individual donors, businesses, and foundations.  

• Working with the Communications Department to produce regular communication catered to supporters  

• Managing ongoing reciprocity actions including: phone calls, mail-outs, social media posts, and gifts from community members  

Development Data and Administration  

• Support the Development Team in donation acceptance  

• Creating pages and links for online donations 

• Working with third party fundraising sites to maintain data integrity (Canada Helps, Benevity)  

• Consolidating data and creating data reports  

• Work with Finance regarding receipting and any other tasks or issues  

• Trouble shooting any donor issues and inquiries  

General Development and Special Projects  

• Support in the facilitation of partnership fundraising events including Third Party Fundraisers 

• Organizing, supporting, and connecting community partners with BSCS events (ex: block parties, staff appreciation events, donor recognition events)  

• Facilitate public education sessions  

• Working with Communications to complete media interviews related to our work  

• Educating, supporting, and empowering all BSCS staff in their own Development responsibilities, skills, and opportunities 

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working in fund development, community engagement, and/or non-profit leadership 

• Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset; a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered

• Experience with donor management software or similar management databases is considered an asset 

• Experience with public speaking or media interview or related trainings is considered an asset

• Registration with the Association of Fundraising Professional is considered an asset 

Why Work for Boyle?

• All work done positively impacts the community and its members!

• Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness support

• Employee activities and events throughout the year

• Various training initiatives, and development opportunities

Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life. Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients. 

Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly by using preferred pronouns. We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us. 

The health and safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance to our organization. Per Boyle Street's COVID-19 policy, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the third booster dose. Proof of full vaccination by means of immunization records from AHS, letter from a physician, or other health care provider is required prior to starting with BSCS.

Boyle Street Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Boyle Street Community Services welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, differently abled, and LGBTQ2S communities.

Boyle Street Community Services aims to foster a work environment that is rich with Indigenous culture, teachings, ceremonies, and activities- as a reflection of the communities we serve and the land we reside upon.

Development Officer, Signature Events

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation

Salary: $65,000 - $73,000

Summary

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation (RAHF) provides a way for thousands of individuals and organizations to support the Royal Alexandra Hospital and its number one priority: building better health care for the people of Alberta.

They fund ground-breaking education, cutting-edge research, next-generation technologies, and facility enhancements. They also support a growing number of specialized centers of health care excellence located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) campus, including the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, the CK Hui Heart Centre, the Orthopedic Surgery Centre, and the Eye Institute of Alberta.

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is looking for the next star to join the organization. The right candidate for this role in the Fund Development department should come to the team with excitement to grow in the non-profit space, fulfill the Foundation’s mission to improve the health of all Albertans, and have a thirst for customer service, internally and externally.

As the Development Officer, Signature Events your responsibilities will include:

• Working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects to meet an annual revenue target, and increase event fundraising and sponsorship each year

• Deliver campaign objectives, develop innovative fundraising models, project plans, tactics, and evaluation standards to maximize revenue growth, relationship- building, and sustainability

• Acting as the lead for the signature fundraising events portfolio at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, including oversight for the foundation’s Harvest Celebration which raises $500,000+ annually

• Overseeing and leading the organization in hosting events, securing sponsorship dollars, and assisting in the execution of all aspects of annual giving, stewardship, and donor fulfillment

• Engaging with donors in a variety of settings, including the management of casinos and raffles

• Attending external events as a Foundation representative

What We’re Looking for On Your Resume:

• Post-Secondary Education or equal work experience in an events role

• Minimum 3-5+ years of special events experience, not-for-profit events preferred

• Minimum 2-3+ years of fundraising experience preferred. Corporate and/or Business-to-Business sales leadership experience may be substituted for fundraising experience

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders

• Excellent quantitative analysis skills, attention to detail and ability to think strategically and independently.

• Manage a small portfolio of prospects

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, and fundraising/CRM databases and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

• Flexible with a willingness to assume new tasks and special projects

What We Will Want Demonstrated in the Interview:

• Excellent relationship-building skills; an ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization

• Results-driven with the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the RAHF mission

• Demonstration of creativity and diligence in identifying and cultivating new relationships with potential donors

• Agreement to a Security Clearance Check and ability to present a valid Alberta Driver’s License upon hire

At the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, you are part of a collaborative environment and a passionate team that contributes to overall healthcare for the people of Alberta. The RAHF culture reflects our shared values of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Strong Relationships, and Stewardship.

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 3 consecutive years. Investing in our employees and developing a supportive and engaging work culture is a high priority for us.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Should you need any support during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at foundation@royalalex.org.

Think you’d be a good fit?

Does this position interest you but you feel you are missing some of the qualifications? We’d still love to hear from you. Please apply with a resume and cover letter stating your interest and related experience to the position and we’ll consider your application. We will only be reaching out to candidates who meet what we are looking for.

AVP, Development (Vancouver Region)

BC Cancer Foundation

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000

Job Description

At an unparalleled moment in the history of cancer research and care, the BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) stands on the brink of transformative change. As the dedicated fundraising partner of BC Cancer, the Foundation is a critical partner in leading the transformation and elevation of cancer care for the province.

With a workforce of over 90 dedicated professionals across five locations in British Columbia, BCCF ranks among the province's largest non-profit organizations. Their mission is clear: to inspire philanthropic investment in BC Cancer by engaging with over 100,000 donors and communities. BCCF collaborates with some of the globe's foremost researchers, oncologists, and care providers.

The BC Cancer Foundation is seeking an exceptional individual to join their leadership team as the Associate Vice President (AVP), Development for the Vancouver Region. Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer, the AVP will play a pivotal role in the creation and execution of an all-encompassing Major Gifts development program for the BC Cancer Foundation's Lower Mainland Region.

As a diligent and focused leader, the AVP will champion the use of benchmarks, performance metrics, donor research resources, and best practices. While concentrating on major gifts, the AVP will collaborate with leaders responsible for other fundraising avenues, including annual giving, planned giving, and donor experience, ensuring a seamless and coordinated approach. This approach is designed to maximize public recognition and fundraising success for the BC Cancer Foundation.

The ideal candidate brings a track record of success as a senior leader within a related fundraising organization in the healthcare or broader non-profit sector. Deeply familiar with the Canadian philanthropic landscape, with direct expertise in successful major gift solicitation, grant writing and donor cultivation. The ideal candidate will bring credibility, strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and an ability to interact and build productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to bring dynamic, results-oriented leadership to one of British Columbia’s most prominent non-profit organizations to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

BC Cancer Foundation is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national or Indigenous origin, family or marital status, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000.

Stewardship Officer

Red Deer Polytechnic

Salary: $62,965 - $73,660 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education

Do you enjoy building reciprocal long-lasting relationships with donors, alumni, and community members? Are you passionate about communicating the impact of giving to Red Deer Polytechnic?
The External Relations team is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled communicator to join our External Relations team as a Stewardship Officer.

The Stewardship Officer works with the External Relations team to develop and implement a systemized and achievable stewardship strategy that fosters and strengthens long-term relationships with Red Deer Polytechnic internal and external stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with the Development team, designs, documents, and implements a systematic integrated and comprehensive stewardship and donor relations program—inclusive of policy, quality control guidelines and standards—for donors at various levels of giving and that meet constituent needs.

• Knowledge of provincial and federal laws governing fundraising, including privacy legislation, taxation laws, FOIPPA, and CANCOPY

• Drives a comprehensive, strategic recognition and engagement plan that relays impact, educates and empowers donors, and fosters long term relationships between RDP and its donors.

• Advances fundraising priorities through a robust and comprehensive donor engagement program, developing a year-round engagement strategy to help meet departmental revenue goals through cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events and initiatives.

• Works in close collaboration with the Development team to ensure a high level of synchronicity is achieved for the benefit of the donor’s entire experience with External Relations, faculty-based priorities, and RDP.

• Ensures department-wide collection of stewardship materials and share with the organization to support the cultivation of prospects, donors, and people of influence.

• Builds relationships with colleagues in all departments to collect data and stories for impact reports to donors and sponsors.

• Plays a significant role in the delivery of agreed-upon stewardship activities such as donor acknowledgement, recognition, communication, and reporting

• Manages the development of high-level and high-impact comprehensive annual stewardship and endowment reports, ensuring donors receive appropriate annual reporting on their gift as per the stewardship plan and matrix.

• Manages the development of niche stewardship reports, report updates, or official reporting requested by donor and/or relationship manager including but not limited to; populating giving history, grant reports, donor/prospect reports.

• Stays current on donor and grant deliverables, in collaboration with the primary relationship manager

• Provides leadership to the administration of the Scholarship & Awards program, including drafting gift agreements, terms of reference, and liaising with Finance and Student Connect Centre to confirm funding.

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of post-secondary training, completion of a community college certificate including trades apprenticeships or equivalent.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to engage effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization as well as community members

• Direct experience in donor relations and stewardship

• Experience working in a staff capacity to support fundraising activities and with cultivation and recognition events

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with donors, staff, and community members

• Incumbent will understand the strategic link between stewardship and cultivation and will support the development of prospect strategies with leadership team

• Demonstrated experience in being highly collaborative key role in supporting the team

• Experience coordinating volunteers, staff, and donors

• Motivated to work in a fundraising/philanthropic industry

• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and is results oriented

• Strong organizational and planning skills, including an ability to determine priorities, be self-directed, and work with minimal supervision

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and technical skills, with strong attention to detail

• Experience in drafting proposals, briefings, contact notes, stewardship plans/letters and other correspondence for prospects

• Experience developing and executing strategic business and action plans

• Proficient in the following computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Raisers Edge NXT (or other relational databases)

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of university in a related program representing four years of study or equivalent.

• Certified Fundraising Executive certification (CFRE), an asset

Salary or Hourly?SalarySalary$62,965 - $73,660 annuallyBenefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. *Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon the AUPE Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

Hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Availability will be required as needed for events and travel outside of normal working hours. 

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. *Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon the AUPE Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

Posting Detail Information

To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Development Officer, Leadership Annual Giving

University of Alberta

Salary: $63,090 - $105,189 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education

While this position welcomes applications from the public, please note that preference will be given to current employees at the University of Alberta. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Temporary Librarian, Administrative and Professional Staff (TLAPO) Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and an annual salary range of $63,090 - $105,189. This position has an initial appointment of one year.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person, with on site work primarily taking place at Enterprise Square, Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Leadership Annual Giving Office

The Leadership Annual Giving Office of the University of Alberta is the building block for future major gift and planned gift donor pools at our institution. The Leadership Annual Giving Office allows the university to pool support from multiple donors to meet the current and pressing needs of students and researchers in the faculties and the university as a whole.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Leadership Annual Giving, the Development Officer's primary responsibility is to qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors who have the capacity to make annual gifts of $1,000-$50,000, and to identify those who have the capacity to make a major or planned gift. There are approximately 3,000 donors in this range in any given year. 

The Development Officer participates in designing and implementing successful strategies for leadership annual gift solicitations. In addition, the Development Officer serves to provide support to advancement colleagues, faculties, other university officers, and senior administrators involved in major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.

For hundreds of alumni and friends, the Development Officer, Leadership Annual Giving is the face and name of the University of Alberta. The Development Officer views each and every contact with a prospect or donor as an opportunity to build strong support for the university.

Duties

• Manages an active portfolio of 100+ prospects; personally visits 125 donors or prospective donors annually

• Designs and implements cultivation and solicitation strategies with a focus on qualification, retention, renewal and upgrades

• Plans and researches to determine the interests and potential capacity of donors and prospective donors

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to develop a pipeline of prospective major and planned gift donors to support the donor continuum

• Assists stewardship of donors, attend events and host donors as appropriate

• Ensures the integrity of information in the Advance database relevant to assigned prospects

• Assists faculties in the proactive planning and implementation of best practice development initiatives

• Ensures a coordinated implementation of Leadership Annual Giving fundraising programs, policies and strategies with all members of the Development office

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

• At least 5 years of professional work experience

• Self-motivated, proactive, energetic, creative, and goal oriented

• Proven ability to work autonomously and to handle multiple accounts simultaneously

• Superior communications skills

• Demonstrated ability to work within a fast paced business setting

• Insightful, responsive, creative and engaging

• A sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of fundraising or transferable experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment

• Proven ability to cultivate and solicit individual gifts or provide high quality customer service on a face-to-face basis

• Strong understanding of the value and culture of philanthropy

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Strategic Partnership Coordinator

Wellspring Alberta

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Wellspring Alberta is a charitable organiza3on that supports, informs, and empowers those diagnosed with cancer by helping them address the fear, isolation, disruption, and practical problems cancer can bring to their lives. An affiliate of the Wellspring Cancer Support Founda3on, Wellspring Alberta provides a comprehensive range of programs, support, resources, so anyone living with cancer and the people who care about them can improve the quality of their lives. All programs and services are informed by evidence and offered free of charge and without referral in three centres and online. Our vision is that no one has to face cancer alone.

Wellspring Alberta’s work is made possible through the generosity of Albertans who give to support those facing cancer and their loved ones.

About this role:

Wellspring Alberta is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our team as a Strategic Partnership Coordinator. In this role, you will play a crucial role in building and nurturing relationships to inspire Albertans to partner and donate to Wellspring. You are excited about discovering the causes that resonate deeply with individuals and empowering them to make a significant impact in their community. You'll become part of a supportive and collaborative team. We're innovative thinkers, always eager to explore new concepts and solutions. We have fun but never forget to challenge each other and the status quo.

Responsibilities:

Relationship Management:

• Nurture and manage connections with major donors, aiming to secure donations from individuals, corporations, and societies across the region and meet personal fundraising targets.

• Develop personalized engagement strategies to enhance donor retention and increase giving.

• With support from the Director, Strategic Partnerships, implement creative and effective fundraising strategies to achieve financial goals.

Prospect Identification and Engagement:

• Research and identify potential new partners in the Edmonton, central and northern Alberta regions.

• Conduct regional travel to meet with donors, prospects, and community partners.

• Create and implement management strategies to effectively engage and solicit support from new prospects.

• Attend events, meetings, and networking functions to represent Wellspring Alberta.

Community Engagement:

• Collaborate with local businesses and community leaders to create impactful partnerships that raise awareness and drive community involvement.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, influencers, and potential donors.

• Act as a liaison between Wellspring Alberta and the communities we serve.

Cross Department Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the Outreach Manager to support co-creating sustainable cancer support communities closer to home.

• Collaborate closely with the programs team to effectively communicate the outputs, outcomes and impact of initiatives impacting Albertans facing cancer.

• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop materials that effectively communicate the impact of philanthropic partnerships on the community.

Qualifications:

• If our cause resonates with you and you're eager to experience the fulfillment of building partnerships and fundraising, we invite you to apply and be a part of this joyful journey.

• Previous experience in fundraising, donor relations, community relations or a related field will be considered.

• You understand donor moves-management and are comfortable soliciting donations.

• You have some experience using a CRM database (ie. Salesforce)

• Your written and verbal communication skills are first-rate.

• You have a demonstrated ability to deliver accuracy and attention to detail in your work.

• You manage your time well and you can creatively problem-solve through challenging situations and unexpected circumstances.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is an asset.

• This position is based in Edmonton. You are also excited to travel within the central and northern Alberta regions.

To apply:

We offer a competitive total compensation package commensurate with experience, and an empowering and inspiring team environment. To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience and resume to Gina Chavez at ginac@wellspringalberta.ca. This posting will close once we have found a successful candidate. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Inclusion Statement

Wellspring Alberta is committed to being an inclusive organization. We are in a process of expanding the diversity of identities and lived experiences, to be more reflective of the communities in which we work and live. To support this process, we’ve become an employer partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, developed an Advisory group, and we are taking action as part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. We understand we’re on a journey, which will take time, and that increasing equity in our organization and in cancer care is critical.

We encourage applications from groups that are typically under-represented in cancer-serving organizations including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals, persons with disabilities, and candidates from all equity seeing groups.

We welcome you to contact us for a conversation about accessibility and accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

We know that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about the role, but your qualifications don’t match perfectly, we encourage you to apply.

We appreciate your interest in Wellspring and warmly welcome all applications.

Donor Services Coordinator

THE SALVATION ARMY CANADA AND BERMUDA TERRITORY

Salary: $47,230 to $59,038

DESCRIPTION

About The Salvation Army

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

About the Position

The Donor Services Coordinator provides a donor-centered experience for all supporters of The Salvation Army and supports the successful fundraising strategies with the development team by receipting gifts and sending thank you letters; financial reconciliation, generating reports, managing expenses, and supporting the areas of annual, major, and planned giving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor-Centered Service:

• Coordinate all donor receipts, process all paperwork relating to donations, thank you letters and reconcile all incoming donations

• Coordinate In-Memoriam and tribute gifts

• Provide prompt, friendly responses to donor inquiries and requests, seeking timely and effective resolution

Leadership & Legacy Giving:

• Conducts research on prospects, including individuals, corporations and foundations identified by development officers.

• In addition, conducts ongoing research in business, philanthropy, and related fields to identify potential donors and sources of donor information.

• Prepares a variety of reports including contact and giving history and prospect clearance status using database and donor software programs.

• Participates in the formulation of fund-raising strategy specific campaigns and approaches.

• Makes recommendations about appropriate contacts or visits for development staff.

• Assists Development Officers in development-related activities as assigned.

• Remains current with events and trends in local, national, and international philanthropy.

Finance & Administration:

• Prepare, deliver to bank, and deposit all donations

• Administrative support to the Director of Development

• Maintains departmental files including finance and productivity reports

• Organizes team meetings, team schedules, teleconferences, in-house mailings, donor tours

• Responsible for keeping the development calendar, tracking, and flagging key dates for submissions, reporting/stewardship/recognition

• Perform data entry in Raiser’s Edge NXT, including change of address, mail contact frequency, record creation and updates

• Responsible for queries and reports on Raiser’s Edge NXT, specific to event and ministry unit fundraising

• Research returned mail for address change, name or deceased.

• Understand and apply all CRA donation guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary diploma of 2 to 3 years’ in a related field or relevant experience equivalent

• Three years of experience in donor relations or customer service, using Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar Customer Relationship Management system

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational, administration, verbal and written communication skills

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

• Exceptional data entry skills with a thorough understanding of fundraising software

• Prompt response that is friendly, diplomatic and donor centric, while ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel and MS Word

• Superior problem resolution and analytical skills, with a strong donor/customer focus

• High standards of integrity, judgement, and the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships of trust and confidentiality

• Flexible, self-motivated, meets deadlines

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development to stay informed about fundraising trends and the organization’s mission and objectives

• Ability and willingness to adhere to, support, promote, and further the values of The Salvation Army, its Mission Statement, its values and vision, and Fundraising Code of Ethics

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $47,230 to $59,038 with the ability to progress to a maximum of $70,846. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

At The Salvation Army, we champion equal opportunity in our employment practices. We provide a competitive salary, retirement savings, and a full group benefits package showcasing our dedication to recognizing exceptional talent. Join us, where your earning potential is aligned with your expertise and progression and where you can enjoy advancement opportunities within our organization.

Other Details

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.

We thank all applicants and will contact candidates selected for next steps. Internal Applicants, please speak with your manager about your intentions prior to submitting your application.

Development Associate - Sponsorship

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

Salary: $55,691.30 - $69,716.02 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) is located in amiskwacîwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ in Treaty Six Territory and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We are the destination to engage Albertans’ hearts and minds in science, with a mission to ignite curiosity, inspire discovery, celebrate science, and change lives.

Our guests are diverse and so are we. TWOSE is deliberate in building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Science is for everyone, and we need team members with diverse perspectives, identities, abilities, and expressions. As such we encourage Black, Indigenous, and racialized peoples, persons living with disability and neurodiversity, women, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all minority groups to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Associate, Sponsorship is an exciting opportunity within TELUS World of Science – Edmonton’s (TWOSE) Fund Development team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Fund Development, the Development Associate will work as part of a team to cultivate sponsors, increase revenues for the organization, and support the evolving needs of the development program.

This role is responsible for creating strong relationships with potential and existing sponsors to grow financial support for TWOSE’s mission-driven programming and capital initiatives.

The Development Associate is a results-oriented, enthusiastic team player that provides key support to existing Fund Development initiatives and goals while expanding the organization’s sponsorship program. They have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and a strong capacity for initiative

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports Existing Fund Development Initiatives:

• Conduct research to identify new fund development opportunities.

• Collaborate across the organization’s teams and departments to activate sponsorships and identify appropriate funding opportunities for the organization’s programs.

• Identify and apply for grant funding opportunities through government, foundation, corporate, and other funding agencies.

• Collaborate with leadership to explore new programs and events to expand sponsorship opportunities.

• Ensure accurate and timely sponsor information is maintained in Raiser’s Edge.

• Communicate the status of sponsorship inventory to the Senior Manager, Fund Development.

• Develop and document sponsorship offerings and benefits that allow budget objectives to be met and support return on investments.

• Ensure leadership is fully equipped with portfolios of sponsors and engaged in sponsorship activity where appropriate and as needed.

• Support the Senior Manager, Fund Development in creating the development goals, targets, and initiatives during the business planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals.

• Support the Senior Manager, Fund Development in developing and maintaining key performance indicators and metrics throughout the fiscal year.

Prospect and Sponsor Management:

• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations in solicitation of sponsorship. Prepare campaign reports and sponsor and prospect research as requested.

• Maintain and create opportunities within the sponsorship portfolios.

• Identify sponsorship interests that align with the organization and support relationship transitions as needed.

• Ensure consistency of sponsorship fulfillment of benefits and sponsors are accountable.

• Work with appropriate teams to ensure sponsorship benefits are identified and fulfilled, budget objectives are met and return on investments activities are supported.

• Coordinate correspondence, meetings, and expectations of sponsors and provide follow-up on all required sponsor commitments.

Special Events and Community Engagement:

• Plan and coordinate sponsor events.

• Manage acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship activities of sponsors.

• Assist with major fundraising events.

• Participate in key events as a representative of the organization to build relationships and further the work of the organization.

• Develop and document sponsorship offerings and benefits that allow budget objectives to be met and support return on investments.

• Actively promote, participate in, and be an ambassador of the organization’s sponsorship activities and events to build relationships and further the work of the organization.

• Contribute to corporate and public awareness and positive perception of TELUS World of Science – Edmonton’s services and facilities to achieve fundraising targets.

• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Solid knowledge and application of effective sponsorship management and stewardship practices with a proven track record of independently securing gifts and meeting target goals.

• Exceptional relationship building skills and practices with the ability to lead and influence others.

• Working knowledge of budgets, expense processes and financial negotiations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make strong and compelling presentations.

• Experienced salesperson who is comfortable cold calling and prospecting for new partners.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; open, approachable, tactful and politically sensitive.

• Strong sales and marketing skills with the ability to manage a variety of accounts at different stages of development.

• Excellent administrative skills with the ability to follow through effectively.

• Strong project management skills with ability to effectively handle diverse key stakeholder interests and manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Raiser’s Edge database management.

Education and Experience:

• Related university degree, college diploma, or certification or a combination of equivalent skills and experience.

• Proven success with sponsorship management and relationship building.

• Three (3)-Five (5) years related experience in fundraising and/or sales.

• Proven experience implementing successful sponsorship programs in a variety of sectors.

• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Note: A clean Police Information Check including the vulnerable sector is a condition of employment for successful candidates. The check must be completed prior to commencement of work and is the financial responsibility of the candidate.

Wages: FT 160 $55,691.30 to $69,716.02 based on 2017-2022 Collective Agreement.

Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly, some evening work may be required to accommodate special events.

Opening Date: January 5, 2024 Closing Date: January 19,2024

How to Apply: hr@twose.ca

Please include cover letter and resume in one document. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Development Officer

MacEwan University

Salary: $61,170.20 - $88,961.60

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

The Opportunity

MacEwan University is seeking a professional and credible Development Officer for a full-time continuing opportunity with our Alumni and Development department. Reporting to the Director, Development, you will establish, build, and maintain relationships to secure donations in support of MacEwan's students and key University priorities. You will be accountable for strategic fundraising and partnership development activities which fall in alignment with the University’s priorities and will collaborate with team members in developing, managing, and executing strategies and initiatives related to the solicitation and closing of significant gifts that meet the needs of both the donor and MacEwan.

Key responsibilities include:

• Actively managing a portfolio of 80-120 major gift donors (capacity of $25,000+) which includes individuals, corporations, and foundations;

• Utilizing a leadership approach to cultivate, solicit and close donations of qualified prospects;

• Clearly articulating, with confidence, MacEwan’s funding priorities and initiatives with key external stakeholders;

• Developing and advocating for customized fundraising strategies while contributing as an active team member with the intent to increase support for the University;

• Working collaboratively with a broad range of internal Faculty and staff;

• Developing proposals, presentations, gift agreements, and other relevant materials while navigating the internal approval process;

• Collaborating with the Donor Relations team to identify donor recognition and stewardship strategies, with the intent to create meaningful donor relationships;

• Working strategically to meet pre-defined annual metrics while providing clearly articulated cultivations plans and progress updates throughout the year;

• Maintaining accurate account information in MacEwan’s CRM database, Raiser's Edge NXT; and

• Engaging in networking opportunities and event attendance, often outside of standard work hours, to support the fund development model.

Skills

You will have:

• Sophisticated and mature relationship management skills with the proven ability to establish and maintain long-term and positive relationships with a wide range of individuals;

• High proficiency in proposal writing, verbal communication, and strong sales technique;

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment;

• A high degree of originality and creativity along with a positive, solution-focused attitude;

• A self-motivated and action-oriented approach while working in a fast paced, dynamic work environment;

• Working knowledge of donation based CRA guidelines;

• A proven track record of achieving goals with demonstrated success in fund development or sales; and

• Well-developed planning, reporting and analytical skills with the intent to balance a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in major gift fund development, donor relations, portfolio management, or business development.

• A member in good standing with a professional organization/association, like Canadian Association of Gift Planners, Association of Fundraising Professionals, or Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Benefits

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay

• Generous vacation time

• Secure pension plan

• Flexible benefits package

• Continuous learning culture

• Opportunities for career growth

• The ability to participate in the Hybrid Work Program

How to Apply:

To apply, go to www.macewan.ca/careers, select the job posting (23.12.387) and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca.

Closing Date: The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.

Salary: $33.61 - $48.88 per hour

Diversity Statement

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact humanresources@macewan.ca and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification

Personal information is being collected to determine your qualifications for employment. This information is collected, used and protected under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It may be provided to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone (780) 497-5434.

Vice President, Development & Communications

Team Rubicon

Salary: $115,000 - $145,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

Team Rubicon Canada is seeking a Vice President, Development & Communications to drive revenue generation and build brand profile in support of our highly compelling mission as a humanitarian organization.

Reporting to the CEO and managing a team of 8+ staff, this is an exciting opportunity to shape and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. The new Vice President will be a systems thinker who will lead the implementation of strategic infrastructure and resources in support of operational excellence and prepare our fundraising program for greater diversification. The Vice President will also leverage their acumen in Public Relations & Communications to build a calendar of initiatives that will support greater awareness and engagement with donors, partners, other supporters, and the general public.

A motivational leader and coach, the new Vice President will lead a committed team of staff and volunteers to embrace innovation and work collaboratively to surpass $5M in annual revenue.  Future plans for expansion of the team will allow the Vice President to use their excellent assessment and planning skills to identify and implement the resources required to take Team Rubicon Canada to its next level of growth.

While Team Rubicon Canada is a veteran-led organization, we welcome all qualified candidates who are passionate about our mission and willing to roll up their sleeves to help drive our ambitious plans for growth.

The new Vice President will be located in the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, or Vancouver.  Team Rubicon Canada supports flexible work from home and remote options. Candidates must be willing to travel frequently to the head office in Mississauga, Ontario, as well as nationally and occasionally internationally.

ABOUT TEAM RUBICON CANADA

On May 1st, 2016, a wildfire began southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Within days, the fire would sweep through the city, destroy more than 2,400 homes, and displace more than 80,000 residents.

The wildfire, which would come to be known as ‘the beast’, would eventually grow to nearly 1.5 million acres and cross into neighbouring Saskatchewan.

Having established a strong and well-known desire to create a Team Rubicon in Canada, a small team of Canadian veterans set to work with their teammates at Team Rubicon USA to assess how to best support the residents impacted by the Fort McMurray wildfire.

Working with local and provincial authorities, Team Rubicon Canada joined with Team Rubicon USA to launch its first official operation: operation pay dirt.

On May 26, 2016, volunteers from the USA, Canada – and eventually the UK and Australia – arrived in Fort McMurray and set to work. Operating as a multinational team sharing common skills honed in the military and as first responders, Team Rubicon’s 80 volunteers would train an additional 300 locals to assist over 900 homeowners to sift through their properties to recover their valuables.

Later in 2016, with this groundswell of support, Team Rubicon Canada was born. Canadian veterans, first responders, emergency management personnel and kick-ass civilians have shown they are more than ready to volunteer their skills in support of calls for assistance at home and abroad!

Mission Statement

Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.

By pairing the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service and impact possible.

Through continued service, and part of its dual-impact mission, Team Rubicon seeks to provide veterans with three things they lose after leaving the military: a purpose, gained through humanitarian work; community, built by serving within a familiar, and inspiring; and identity, from recognizing the impact one individual can make. Coupled with leadership development and other opportunities, Team Rubicon looks to help veterans transition from military to civilian life.

Vision

A world resilient to disasters, where veterans drive community strength, preparedness, and rapid recovery.

Serving the Underserved

Across the world, disasters are a part of life. No corner of the globe is spared from severe weather – be it crippling winter storms, catastrophic hurricanes, or unchecked wildfires.

By focusing on underserved or economically-challenged communities, Team Rubicon seeks to make the largest impact possible. Disasters represent a massive financial cost, and by providing immediate relief work, free of cost, TR aims to help communities begin recovery sooner.

What’s with the Logo?

The Team Rubicon Canada logo consists primarily of a cross turned on its side with a river flowing through it. The cross represents the traditional symbol of medical aid. It is on its side because Team Rubicon represents such a departure from the current paradigm in disaster response. The river flowing through the cross represents the Rubicon River and marks Team Rubicon Canada’s commitment to reinventing disaster relief.

Development at Team Rubicon Canada

Team Rubicon Canada has experienced 40% year over year growth since it’s inception in 2018, and is focused on plans and investments in fundraising to continue this growth, including:

• The implementation of Salesforce and other systems and processes to formalize donor and prospect relations.

• Customer journey mapping to inform our pipeline and donor cycle.

• Talent investments in Development and Communications.

• Diversification and revenue growth through corporate partnerships, grant proposals, annual giving, major gifts and optimum donor cultivation, recognition, and stewardship.

• The Team Rubicon Canada Online Store.

• A focus on veteran employability / employment funding opportunities.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND & RESOURCES

·       Team Rubicon Canada Website

·       About Team Rubicon Canada

·       Who We Serve

·       Veteran Impact

·       Financial Statements

·       Leadership Team

·       Fundraising

·       Volunteer

·       RIVER

·       Service and Capabilities

·       Trainings

·       Projects

·       Media and Articles

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Strategy, Leadership & Operations

• Work with the CEO, Vice President Programs & Field Operations and Vice President, Organizational Excellence, and other Team Rubicon Canada colleagues to support the strategic planning process and develop the annual business plan.

• Leveraging the Objectives and Key Results framework, develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising and communications strategy, budgets and plans in collaboration with the CEO that align with the organization’s vision and strategic priorities.

• Develop and manage execution of the overall strategy for the department to ensure long-term, recurring, diversified fund development that meets the needs of the organization.

• Contribute as a member of the senior leadership team to the organization’s vision, strategy, and cultural development. Leading with integrity and living Team Rubicon’s service principles of tenacity, accountability, impartiality, innovation, and collaboration.

• Use evidence and data to develop and support key performance indicators, make program decisions, and demonstrate impact.

• Develop and implement scalable processes and systems, and policies to support fundraising and communications activities, and track progress through accurate reporting and analysis.

• Manage and / or participate in relevant committees and sub-committees of the Board of Directors.

• Ensure the organization meets standards of compliance with CRA and other relevant bodies.

• Monitor trends in the non-profit sector to identify new opportunities for growth and to build the profile of the organization.

• Lead and expand a high-performing development team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with teams across the Foundation to meet goals and contribute to an outstanding organization culture.

Development

• Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team, staff, and volunteers to identify the ongoing case for support and opportunities for donor support on an annual basis.

• Oversee all fundraising activities and operations ensuring overall efficiency, integrity of funding and growth, including major gifts, corporate contributions, partnerships, foundation grants, and grassroots fundraising.

• Model and build a culture of philanthropy across the organization that is integrated with Team Rubicon’s cultural principles.

• Cultivate relationships with major donors and partners, ensuring effective communication and stewardship strategies.

• With the CEO, identify, develop, and cultivate major gifts prospects with individuals, corporations and foundations — ($100,000 and above), and develop and execute closing and stewardship strategies.

• Oversee fundraising compliance that ensures corporations, foundations, grantors, prospects, and partners receive accurate and timely reports, proposals, and other items as outlined in gift agreements.

• Provide leadership and support to the Board of Directors to strengthen their ability to participate in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donations.

• Manage a communication schedule for major contributors that includes an update on the usage of funds, current state of programs, and future needs of the organization.

• Ensure that the department has resources necessary to maintain the development database, produce accurate reports and dashboards to track progress.

• Identify, assess, and implement new revenue streams.

Communications

• Develop and implement and oversee a public relations strategy that raises the brand profile of Team Rubicon as a non-profit of choice for all stakeholders.

• Oversee the development and production of all marketing and communications materials including the case for support, proposals, donor impact reports, e-newsletters, event collateral, website, e-communications etc.

• Identify digital media and direct mail strategies to cultivate and steward existing donors, acquire new supporters, and raise awareness.

• Build relationships with the Programs & Field Operations team to gather stories that may be used to create communication material that showcase and build engagement for mission-based activities.

• Develop KPIs to track and evaluate department initiatives.

• Safeguard the brand and visual identity and ensure adherence to standards.

• Create and implement a donor stewardship strategy and plan with measurable goals to support revenue growth from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Support differentiated donor relations strategies across channels of giving i.e., major, annual, corporate etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Progressive senior leadership experience with fundraising accountability in a non-profit setting.

• Experience as a fundraising generalist with a proven track record diversifying revenue streams with a focus on major, annual, corporate and foundation giving and grant writing.

• Data driven fundraiser and communicator with experience using CRM databases. Salesforce experience is an asset.

• Experience building and cultivating prospect and donor pipelines and ensuring donors and prospects are moving through the cycle towards greater engagement.

• Proven history managing high-performing teams and motivating staff to meet fundraising goals.

• Experience creating a communications plan and writing donor communications.

• Strong experience in community relations with the ability to build rapport and unity amongst diverse groups.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with various audiences.

• Strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to work with teams, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality work.

• Emotional maturity and agility with the ability to problem solve and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Post-secondary education, or a combination of relevant education and work experience.

• Willingness for frequent travel and flexibility with non-traditional working hours.

• Military veterans, supporters, and advocates strongly encouraged to apply.

• Comfortable working in austere conditions when required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Team Rubicon.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Samantha David or Ingrid Cowan at KCI Search + Talent via email at TeamRubicon@kcitalent.com .

Interested candidates are invited to send a resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by January 30, 2024. All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence.

The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $145,000 with a hiring limit of $135,000, plus a discretionary bonus of up to 10%. A full suite of benefits and an RRSP match is also provided.

At Team Rubicon, we believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural backgrounds, job experiences, thoughts, and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our fast-growing, high-performing team.

To view the full position brief, visit www.kcitalent.com.

Development Officer - 16 Month Contract

Kids with Cancer Society

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Who We are:

The Kids with Cancer Society provides unique, vital programs and services free of charge to children diagnosed with cancer and their families residing in Northern Alberta and the NWT. Many families describe the Kids with Cancer Society as a lifeline when their lives have been turned upside down. We offer programs and services that address their unique and complex needs including financial and educational support, family activities and counselling services. We also fund groundbreaking pediatric cancer research.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer will work collaboratively to support the mission of the KWCS by identifying and capitalizing on various fund development opportunities, with a focus on sponsorship, major gifts and Foundation applications. The Development Officer will be a team player, able to manage a busy and varied workload and work with all members of the KWCS team.

The successful candidate will have sales or fund development experience with an aptitude for building relationships and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as great interpersonal skills are required.

Role Overview/duties

The Development Officer will be responsible for:

• Contributing to annual fundraising goals and fund development strategy.

• Gift solicitation through face-to-face meetings and customized proposals and grant applications to individuals, corporations and foundations.

• Impact reporting

• Maintaining and building strong, meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors, community, stakeholders through relationship strategy management

• Manage and lead portfolio of mid to major gift prospects and sponsors – from identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewardship.

• Lead grant/foundation proposal applications

• Maintain and track activity in donor database.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in related field

• Minimum 1-3 years fundraising experience or related experience in sales, marketing, business development.

• Proven track record of successful fundraising, meeting, or exceeding goals

• Able to develop strategies for major gift and sponsorship solicitations.

• Proven ability to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies that align with donor interests and the ability to move relationships forward.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.

• Experience working with committees, board members, volunteers, donors and sponsors.

• Working Knowledge of donor fundraising platforms (i.e., Raisin, @ease, Raisers Edge)

• Exceptional discretion, judgment and problem solving.

• Committed to collaborative and outstanding teamwork.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Willingness to work varied hours when necessary, including after hours and weekends.

• Some travel may be required.

• Successful candidate required to provide criminal record check.

• Valid Alberta Drivers License and ability to operate a motor vehicle

Salary and Benefits

• The Kids with Cancer Society offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and medical and dental benefits. Salary range for this Position is $70,000 - $75,000. Free onsite parking and professional development fund included.

To Apply

• Please submit a cover letter resume and salary expectations to info@kidswithcancer.ca with the subject line Development Officer. Deadline for Applications is January 19, 2024.

• We thank you for your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Kids With Cancer Society is an employer that prides itself on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in our hiring practices. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Vice-President (University Advancement)

Western University

Salary: In a range near $300,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the President & Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-President of University Advancement is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, implementation, assessment, and administration of the University’s fund development and alumni relations activities and contributing to an overall mission to enhance Western’s reputation as both an international academic leader and a good citizen in local, provincial, national and international constituencies.

This is an exciting time to join and lead the University Advancement team as we embrace the bold ambitions outlined in our new strategic plan (Towards Western at 150) and leverage our next major fundraising campaign to support our teaching, research, and public service activities. Through our collective accomplishments to date, we have demonstrated that our university community understands and values philanthropy. The commitment of our alumni, donors and the broader Western community has proved powerful, and the goal of our new campaign is to increase the impact of our academic activities across campus, across Canada, and around the world while providing students and alumni with an exceptional experience. We look forward to welcoming a new colleague and executive leader who will help us build on our past success as we move boldly toward Western’s 150th anniversary in 2028.

As a member of the University’s senior leadership team, the Vice-President (University Advancement) will lead three functional areas: Development, Alumni Relations, and Advancement Operations. Working with both centralized and decentralized teams, the Vice-President will ensure these teams work effectively with Faculties, Schools, Departments and Administrative Divisions across campus to strengthen Western’s reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship; support the best student experience; generate resources in support of institutional priorities; and deepen alumni engagement and their vital contributions to Western’s impact on the world.

A respected executive, known for their strategic and innovative approach and superb relationship management skills, the Vice-President will be a high-integrity leader with a history of building collaborative, agile, and responsive team cultures that are empowering and supportive of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The successful candidate’s fundraising experience will include direct involvement in securing transformative gifts and extensive knowledge about all aspects of the donor cycle and across all giving vehicles (annual, major gifts, planned giving, etc). The new incumbent will build strong relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and will be skilled at communicating with diverse individuals and groups of varying sizes and sophistication.

Our new Vice-President will understand the important role of data and predictive modeling in advancement and will support Western’s comprehensive research and data management operations.

Demonstrating an appreciation of academic culture and the ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully with scholars, artists, scientists, researchers, and staff, the new incumbent will have a deep commitment to ensuring philanthropy contributes to Western’s teaching and research mission—including an outstanding experience for its students.

Western offers a progressive compensation and benefits package for this role, including extended health benefits and pension contributions. Contingent on demonstrated experience, qualifications, and competencies, the hiring salary for this role is in a range near $300,000 with an annual incentive bonus.

The Vice-President, University Advancement will be a role model for collegial interactions across campus, and, as a resident living in the London area, will be an active member of the wider community. The University will be pleased to support the relocation of a successful candidate to London for this role. Regular domestic and periodic international travel will be required for this position.

ABOUT WESTERN UNIVERSITY

Ranked among the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide, Western is Canada’s third-largest research-intensive university and is a founding member of the U15 group of Canada’s most distinguished research universities. Western is recognized for its world-class expertise in a number of areas ranging from cognitive neuroscience, imaging, and musculoskeletal health, to child & youth development, wind engineering & natural disaster mitigation, planetary science & exploration, and the philosophy of science, among others.

A vibrant centre of learning with over 42,000 students from 128 countries, we offer more than 400 combinations of undergraduate majors, minors and specializations offered through 12 Faculties and Schools, and three affiliated university colleges. This includes 88 different graduate degree programs, many of which are interdisciplinary, offered through the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, as well as professional programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Business, Law and Engineering. Combining academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth, Western has been preparing future leaders for careers of impact in their communities and globally since its founding in 1878.

As one of the region’s largest employers, Western has more than 11,000 full and part-time staff and faculty.

One of the oldest and most beautiful universities in Canada, Western is located on over 480 hectares (1,120 acres) along the banks of the Thames River in London, Ontario, providing a unique community feeling. The main campus offers nine student residences, housing either first-year students or upper-year students, plus three on-campus apartments strictly for upper-year and graduate students.

Celebrated as “Purple and Proud,” Western’s loyal and committed alumni represent a growing global network of over 355,000 graduates residing across Ontario, Canada, and some 160 countries worldwide.

Towards Western at 150 – Western University’s Strategic Plan

Western has an impressive track record of success – achievements we take pride in and that have paved a road towards an even brighter, bolder future. By never settling for the status quo, Western seeks to maximize its potential as an academic community and increase the impact of its research, teaching, and community engagement. The University’s Strategic Plan, Towards Western at 150, outlines a bold, inclusive vision for the future, outlining our priorities and aspirations while serving as the cornerstone of our public accountability.

As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2028, we are energized and ready for greater impact. We will educate, support, and encourage leaders who think and act boldly in response to the grand challenges of our time – to serve the public good.  As we chart an ambitious path for the next 150 years, we will build a university more energized, more influential, and more inclusive than ever before.

Approved in June of 2021, the plan’s development engaged a wide range of students, faculty, staff, alumni, members of the Senate and the Board of Governors, and members of the public. The plan is organized under three overarching themes:

Theme 1 – Greater Impact

• Grow strategically

• Stimulate our research, scholarship, and creative activity

• Promote teaching and learning for the future

• Enrich the student experience

Theme 2 – People, Community and Culture

• Advance reconciliation with Indigenous communities

• Create a more equitable and inclusive Western

• Thrive through belonging

Theme 3 – Western’s Place in The World

• Concentrate on place

• Engage the world

• Sustainability, an imperative

ADVANCEMENT AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY

The University Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of, and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campuswide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact.

The University Advancement team consists of over 125 professionals and support staff across three departments within the Division – Development, Alumni Relations, and Advancement Operations.

 The Development team strengthens philanthropic support for the University by cultivating meaningful relationships with alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations interested in advancing our academic mission. Development is comprised of sub-units focused on Annual, Leadership & Legacy Giving; Faculties & Divisions; Principal Gifts; and Donor Experience.

 The Alumni Relations team fosters alumni engagement through strategies and programs that build long-term relationships, philanthropic support, and volunteer commitment for the University. Western Alumni are offered a variety of in-person and virtual Lifelong Learning programs, a global travel program, shared interest and affinity groups, Ambassadors program, career and life management programs, regional events and activities, Alumni awards, and a wide array of Purple Perks.

The Advancement Operations team provides expertise in areas related to constituent database and technology services, prospect management, research and pipeline, data analytics and storytelling, gift and pledge management, records and document management, and financial reconciliation and reporting. Advancement Operations also supports the annual planning process as well as budget management, human resources, and facilities support for University Advancement.

WESTERN’S UPCOMING COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN

 University Advancement is actively engaged in the early stages of the most ambitious fundraising and alumni engagement campaign in its history, a key priority outlined in Towards Western at 150: Western University Strategic Plan.

 Since the successful conclusion of Western’s last comprehensive campaign, Be Extraordinary, in the fall of 2018, which raised more than $805 million, work in the planning phase of a new institutional campaign has been underway. Working closely with the President and other senior university leaders as well as senior volunteers and other key stakeholders, our new Vice-President will be instrumental in helping us launch our major campaign, elevate fundraising performance, grow Alumni and Development programming, and increase volunteer and alumni engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Leadership

As a member of the University’s Executive Leadership team, the Vice-President will:

 Lead the development and implementation of a strategic and comprehensive University Advancement plan aligned with the University’s mission and strategic plans in close consultation with the President and other senior academic and administrative leaders.

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of University/Faculty/School activities, priorities and needs, and play a lead role in identifying and refining compelling gift opportunities to connect donor and volunteer interest with University priorities.

• Set and achieve ambitious institutional fundraising goals (annual and multi-year campaigns) that advance the University’s top strategic priorities.

• Develop short- and long-term operational plans to maximize donor engagement and achieve fundraising targets for all University stakeholder groups.

• Drive, track and report on progress against key goals and objectives established for the University Advancement portfolio.

• Advise the President and other senior leaders on all matters related to fundraising plans, policy and priorities, and work in partnership to support and advance institutional priorities.

• Manage the human and financial resources of the University Advancement portfolio, including accountability for the budget and ensuring that programs are appropriately resourced to meet goals.

• Deliver timely and appropriate stewardship plans, ensuring gifts are handled and recognized according to sound Advancement practices.

• Maintain networks with other professionals in the post-secondary sector and the broader advancement community to maintain knowledge of competitive strategies and to benchmark Western’s advancement practices and performance.

• Serve as an ex-officio member of the University Senate.

• Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive information and guidance on all pertinent matters within their jurisdiction to the President, the Senate, the Board of Governors and their associated committees.

• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the University through contact with and/or participation in various external institutions, corporations, organizations and other pertinent bodies in order to develop, maintain and enhance their financial support of the University.

Development, Alumni Relations, and Advancement Operations

•  Plan and lead the University into its next major fundraising campaign.

• Promote a culture within and beyond campus that values, encourages and celebrates philanthropy as a vital means to advancing Western’s teaching, research and public service mission.

• Leverage philanthropic activities that increase Western’s public profile as well as revenue.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Western’s most high-profile and influential donors and volunteers with the goal of growing philanthropic support for the University.

• Identify, engage, recruit, and support the success of senior-level volunteers.

• Design and implement an effective volunteer structure for the next comprehensive campaign.

• Ensure a strategic, coordinated, and best practice approach to donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities, ensuring appropriate accountability metrics and measures, tools, and technologies for all aspects of development, alumni relations and advancement operations.

• Ensure effective engagement with Western’s Alumni Association.

• Advise on and oversee the design and implementation of effective alumni engagement programs, both centrally and at the Faculty/School level.

• Foster collaborative, productive relationships with University Communications and other key administrative units across campus.

Team & People Leadership

•  Lead a high-performing team of approximately 125 development, alumni relations, and advancement operations professionals through a coordinated centralized/decentralized model.

• Foster a culture supportive of and conducive to philanthropy across the University community.

• Coach, encourage and support team members in achieving their professional goals.

• Manage individual and team performance by establishing performance standards; reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating performance; and conducting formal talent and performance reviews with direct reports on an ongoing basis.

• Establish a Toronto fundraising office to add focus to donor and alumni engagement activities in the Greater Toronto Area.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Substantial and progressive senior-level leadership experience within a large, complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and performance success in revenue generation and with major institutional fundraising campaigns, including building superb relationships with and securing principal and transformational gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Proven experience operating at senior levels of a public institution.

• Ability to coordinate, manage, leverage, and integrate the efforts of diverse teams in a large, decentralized institution.

• Superb communication and story telling abilities, particularly in relation to the University’s case for support.

• Extensive team leadership and team building experience with proven success in motivating and empowering staff to achieve goals, developing and retaining talent as well as creating a positive work environment.

• Experience with alumni or other stakeholder engagement activities and programs is required.

• Demonstrated practices and results that recognize and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• A sophisticated understanding of the importance of the university and the role and responsibility of a modern university in society, and how to articulate those into funding opportunities.

• Strong strategic skills with demonstrated experience in integrating vision, strategy, tactics, and activities to move from strategy through to execution and to move issues forward.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in overseeing comprehensive research and data management operations to effectively support Advancement.

• Strong financial management skills, including knowledge of investment policies, CRA requirements, and fiduciary matters.

• Successful completion of a university degree.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Western University

• About Western

• Towards Western at 150 – Strategic Plan

• Western University Leadership

• Board of Governors

• Western Research

• Giving to Western

• Alumni Association

• Alumni Publications

• Western Facts and Figures

• Western News

• Western University Financial Statements 2021-2022

FOR MORE INFORMATION

KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.) has been retained to conduct this executive search on behalf of Western University. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sylvie Battisti, Vice President, Search + Talent or Ellie Rusonik Vice-President, Search + Talent at WesternVPUA@kcitalent.com.

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest, to the email address above, and note that the deadline for submission is January 29, 2024.

To view the full Executive Brief, please visit:  www.kcitalent.com.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

This position is open to all Canadian citizens, permanent residents and those legally able to work in Canada.

We are grateful to live, work and play on these lands. Western University is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Chonnonton peoples, on lands connected with the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796 and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors to our society.

Executive Director

Autism Speaks Canada

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

Autism Speaks Canada (ASC) is seeking its new Executive Director to oversee all Canadian-based operations, fundraising, program development and implementation, communications, and public relations.  In concert with Autism Speaks (USA), ASC is responsible delivering the shared mission and vision to build inclusive communities where autistic individuals can reach their full potential.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be accountable for all day-to-day operations, funding and financial stewardship, strategic planning, and shaping and executing long-term plans that position the organization for deliberate, sustainable growth.

With substantial experience in revenue generation, the successful candidate will spearhead comprehensive fundraising plans that build upon successes and diversify funding streams and revenue programs. The Executive Director will bring direct donor engagement experience and will build and maintain relationships with key donors and partners, fostering a culture of philanthropy.

As a key spokesperson, brand ambassador, and advocate for ASC and the community, the new incumbent will bring strategic marketing and communications experience amplifying our fundraising and positioning the organization as the preferred destination for giving.  The Executive Director will actively participate and engage collaboratively in community roundtables and forums and media engagements in order to strengthen our positive public image.

Leading a dynamic, engaged, and diverse team of professionals, including those with lived experience, the Executive Director will promote a culture of inclusion, respect, transparency, cooperation, and innovation across the organization. The successful candidate will evaluate organizational structures that align with strategic priorities and position our operations so we can readily take advantage of new opportunities while maintaining the ongoing quality of current programming.

This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader with a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the autism community by leading Autism Speaks Canada towards increased support and awareness and driving positive change and growth as we create an inclusive Canada for all autistic individuals.

This position accommodates a hybrid work arrangement within the Greater Toronto Area.

ABOUT AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA

Autism Speaks was founded in the U.S. in 2005, with Autism Speaks Canada becoming incorporated a year later. At that time, less was known about autism and the way it impacts people’s lives. In fact, in 2005 the prevalence of autism was 1 in 166, today the prevalence is 1 in 50 children and youth in Canada has an autism diagnosis.

Since inception, both charities have continued to make extraordinary contributions to the autism community in North America. The autism ecosystem has seen considerable change over the past 18 years and we along with the community have evolved along the way. Autism Speaks Canada continues to collaborate with the autism community to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.

In 2016, we refocused our mission to better serve the autism community and to reflect what Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada represents today. We approach each of our mission objectives with the intent to make the most meaningful impact for the most people represented in the autism community.

To reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, in 2020 we transitioned from a blue-only puzzle piece to feature a spectrum of colours, representative of the spectrum of experiences those with autism may have. Whatever the puzzle piece means to you, we believe that our updated, more colourful puzzle piece, represents inclusivity and optimism as we look towards a future of progress for those on the autism spectrum. Our vision fuels and guides our organization every day.

 Our Mission

Autism Speaks Canada is dedicated to creating an inclusive Canada for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. We do this through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families.

Our Vision

Autism Speaks Canada is dedicated to creating an inclusive Canada for all autistic individuals throughout their lifespan.

Autism Speaks Canada fulfills our mission via our 5 mission pillars:

Access to Information: 

We are committed to ensuring access to reliable information and services across the lifespan. Providing information on resources and services for the autism community is crucial to effectively support individuals and their caregivers navigate the autism landscape.

Research and Innovation:

We support research and innovation aimed at enhancing the quality of life and well-being for autistic individuals across their lifespan. We financially support and collaborate with prominent autism researchers, clinical healthcare providers, as well as autistic individuals and their families. We serve as a catalyst for innovation, groundbreaking research and discoveries. These advancements will pave the way for more personalized healthcare, services and supports.

Partnerships and Collaborations:

We are committed to advocacy and collaboration and seek to extend the impact of community partnerships. We recognize the value of partnership in improving and expanding access to comprehensive services and support for both autistic individuals and care providers.

Accelerate Solutions for Adults

We are committed to accelerating solutions that enhance the quality of life for autistic adults, which includes enhancing the transition to adulthood, progressing employment opportunities, and broadening housing availability.

IDEA Champion

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) that embraces the uniqueness of every individual. We are working to achieve a world where all autistic people can reach their full potential. This includes autistic people across the spectrum, throughout the lifespan, and with an appreciation of the intersectional experiences within the autism community. We strive to improve the representation of this diverse community in our content and through expanding the reach of our resources and services.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Autism Speaks Website

• Letter from Board – November 2023

• Board of Directors

• Financial Statement 2022

• Impact Report 2022

• Press Room

• My Autism Guide

• Life on the Spectrum – Documentary

• Spectrum Spotlight – Stories

• For The Record / FAQ

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• In concert with the Board of Directors, participates in long-term strategic planning for Autism Speaks’, aligned with the overall mission and mandate of the organization.

• Leads the development and accountable for the execution of the annual operation plan, information by strategic objectives. Works with the senior leadership team to track and deliver on annual objectives, creating alignment between organizational goals, annual plans, and department and individual staff goals.

• Keeps abreast of sector trends and community networks to inform the planning.

• Supports the Board of Directors and Committees to ensure effective governance of the organization including but not limited to:

• Participate in regular Board meetings and present updates on activities.

• Effectively communicate to Board on all relevant matters in a timely fashion.

• Ensure the Board has concise yet complete information to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities and oversight of the organization.

• Proactively identify risks and opportunities to the Board with appropriate cost/benefit analysis.

• Participate in the identification, cultivation, recruitment, and retention of Board members and other key volunteers.

Team Leadership & Human Resource Management

• Evaluates optimal organizational structure and staffing requirements to ensure effective operational management and program delivery.

• Coaches and mentor staff to support them in achieving their goals, provide professional development and perform at their best.

• Develops, enhances, and implements effective systems of collaboration and communication throughout the organization.

• Fosters a positive, healthy, and safe work environment that supports creativity, initiative, and growth.

• Works with the Director of Operations on implementation of human resources policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with Autism Speaks’ values and all appropriate legislation and regulations.

• Ensures IDEA principles and practices are applied across all aspects of the organization including recruitment, management, and retention of staff and volunteers.

Fundraising & Revenue Generation

• Leads the development of comprehensive, annual and long-term revenue generation plans that include revenue from diverse sources to support current needs and future growth and sustainability of the organization, in collaboration with fundraising staff and the Board.

• Accountable for all activities of the organization that support successful fundraising efforts including corporate partnerships, individual giving, events, online giving, gift administration, stewardship.

• Engages with key donors and volunteers, corporate partners, and other stakeholders to seek regular input on strengths and opportunities for increased philanthropic support, and advancement of the brand.

• Identify, develop and foster relationships with potential and existing major donors partners; participates in securing major gifts, sponsorships, and corporate funding. Engages and leverages community contacts to build new revenue-generating relationships.

• Fosters a culture of philanthropy.

Finance, Administration & Risk Management

• Ensures the preparation of the annual budget for board approval; all financial activities properly tracked; financial controls are in place and followed; and operating results established in the annual budget are achieved.

• Works with finance department, accounting provider, and auditor in preparation of financial materials. Provides strategic guidance to preserves the long-term financial stability of the organization.

• Identifies, assesses, mitigates, and informs the Board of internal and external risks to the organization’s people (volunteers, staff), property, finances, goodwill, reputation, and image.

• Takes an active role in risk mitigation and policy development in partnership with the Board and relevant committees, ensuring:

• Legal, insurance, and regulatory policies and practices are in place.

• Adherence to Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada memorandum of understanding and agency agreements.

• Compliance with all relevant government legislation, particularly the requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency for registered charities.

Programming

• In collaboration with program leads, ensure programs, metrics, and key deliverables are aligned with strategic priorities.

• Ensures incorporation of community members with lived experience in design, development, implementation, and evaluation of all activities concerning them, as well as industry best practices.

• Provides strategic oversight for granting including allocation of grants, selection of review panel, effectiveness of results, accountability for funds awarded, reporting of results.

Marketing, Communications & Advocacy

• Enhances and raises the profile of Autism Speaks as the destination for charitable giving in autism communities across Canada.

• Acts as a spokesperson for the organization and represents the organization at community activities to enhance the organization’s profile including but not limited to community and fundraising events and media engagements.

• Serves as advocate to key external stakeholders such as funders, partners, government.

• Develops and oversees the implementation of a communication, brand, and public relations strategy to ensure a strong, positive public image is maintained, in collaboration with the Director, Marketing and Communications.

• Provides strategic oversight for fundraising and donor related initiatives and collateral including but not limited to cases for support; impact and stewardship reports; event materials; digital communications and campaigns; fundraising appeals.

• Participates on boards, working groups, advisory panels, and committees as a brand-ambassador for the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Progressive senior leadership experience within a non-profit or charitable environment.

• Experience leading or participating in strategic and annual operational planning to further the vision, mission and mandate of an organization.

• Knowledge of Board governance, and experience working with a Board of Directors and senior volunteers, providing support, and engaging their expertise.

• Strong business and financial acumen with a track record of successful development, implementation, and oversight of annual budgets.

• Demonstrated experience building and growing revenue generating programs and projects across diverse revenue streams.

• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to engage, motivate and unify individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds in a manner that increases philanthropic support.

• Direct involvement in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and partners to raise funds including individuals, corporations, foundations, and governments.

• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills, with a demonstrated ability to genuinely connect with a wide variety of audiences in a manner that uncovers shared goals and increases engagement around a cause.

• Working knowledge of marketing and communications to support brand building and awareness initiatives.

• Proven ability with developing, leading, monitoring, and evaluating business plans and budgets that deliver results and are aligned with strategic objectives.

• Strong planning, implementation, analytical, and evaluation skills with experience leading change mandates related to organizational development and growth.

• Team-oriented and collegial leader with the ability to influence, inspire, and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders and engender trust and confidence.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, empower, and retain diverse, high-performing staff and volunteer teams; inspiring high levels of mutual respect, collaboration, and collegiality.

• Commitment to IDEA with an ability to work effectively in building a culture of inclusion, transparency, and collaboration.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with a demonstrated interest in networking and public speaking.

• Commitment to the mission of ASC with an appreciation of the complexity and strength of the autism community.

• Solid understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements of a non-profit organization.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including human resources and Canada Revenue Agency requirements for Canadian charities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Autism Speaks Canada. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ellie Rusonik, Vice President, KCI Search + Talent by email at ASC@kcitalent.com.

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should send resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by January 26, 2024.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $170,000; a comprehensive suite of benefits is also provided.

To view the full Position Brief, please visit:  www.kcitalent.com

At Autism Speaks we are proud of our diverse first-person and lived experience representation at all levels of our organization. We value inclusivity and diversity; as well as respect individuals’ personal decision to self-identify or disclose their autism diagnosis. There are autistic individuals on our board of directors, staff team, advisory committee, and other volunteers.  We value inclusivity and diversity in our workforce and are committed to actively seeking engagement from autistic Canadians and those with lived experience at all levels of the organization.

Manager, Development & Community Relations

Strathcona Shelter Society Ltd: A Safe Place

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education

Mission

To provide those experiencing domestic abuse or crisis with compassionate, trauma-informed care and support.

Vision

A community where families and individuals are safe, secure and supported.

Position: Manager, Development & Community Relations

Program: Fund Development

Reporting to: Executive Director Position

Type: Full-time Permanent

Summary: The role of the Manager of Development & Community Relations is to lead the fund development team to raise the profile of A Safe Place, to secure financial and volunteer support for the programs and facility, and develop long-term, impactful relationships with A Safe Place major and corporate donors.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the Executive Director to plan and execute the overall fund development plan

• Developing and maintaining a sustainable major gift, corporate giving and planned giving program

• Implementing endowment-building strategies

• Developing and implementing new fund development campaigns and events

• Researching and applying for public and private grants

• Developing A Safe Place prospect and donor base through contact with and the cultivation of prospects

• Creating, maintaining and submitting accurate reports on donations from various programs and special events

• Preparing material for solicitation calls, developing grant proposals, making appointments for volunteers and senior staff to visit prospects

• Attending fundraising committee meetings. Overseeing and implementing fundraising activities. Coordinating events/recruiting coordinators for events such as galas, golf tournament, casino, bingo, and raffles.

• Participating with the Office Administrative staff.

• Managing in-kind donation program

• Creating long-term community relationships & partnerships

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience in fund development, and management experience.

• Post-secondary education.

• Excellent communication & written skills, and good interpersonal skills.

• Clear Criminal record check including vulnerable sector search & Intervention record check every 3 years. A valid driver’s license is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Leadership Skills – Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and motivate others using an open and inclusive leadership style.

Strategic Leadership – Ability to look at the “big picture” while still attending to details; proven success in strategic thinking and planning; ability to translate operational priorities into action and lead change; able to coach direct reports; a credible leader; leads by example.

Interpersonal Skills – Well developed interpersonal and relationship skills so as to establish effective relationships with the various levels of government, other public organizations and the private sector.

Relationship Building – Ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships and partnerships with organizations and individuals both internal and external to the organization.

Adaptability – Ability to adjust to changing environment, schedules, and priorities accordingly.

Communication Skills – Open and straightforward style with all audiences and an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders; candid and respectful with everyone; possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation abilities.

Team Player/Teamwork – Demonstrated success leading a team; communicates openly with others; establishes expectations; holds self and others accountable; supports group decisions; shares credit; builds enthusiasm for goals; resolves conflict appropriately; works collaboratively.

Impact and Influence – Ability to establish credibility and respect; builds strong working relationships with employees, and external stakeholders; works in a collaborative and solutions-focused manner to achieve outcomes that align best with the needs of the organization and the people they serve.

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.