Director, Fund Development, Marketing and Communications
New Circles is a registered charity that provides free clothing, connections, and training to individuals and families in need. New Circles is growing to meet the needs of its client base with our vision: Providing basic needs; Empowering people; Building better lives
The Director, Fund Development, Marketing and Communication is a key member of the senior leadership team of New Circles and will provide strategic direction and oversight for a major $6-8 million transformative campaign and ongoing fund development needs for an annual operating budget of $2.5 million. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to expand fundraising initiatives that include private foundation grants, individual donors, capital campaigns, and government grants.
Key Qualifications:
- Three to five years of experience in a senior management role in fund development and donor relations.
- A proven track record of raising funds
- Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral presentation abilities
- Experience developing professional and effective working relationships with a Board of Directors, funders, staff, volunteers, and community members
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office, prospecting databases, CRMs, and other computer software technologies
- University degree preferred
- Additional language skills an asset
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish, coordinate, and manage all strategic fundraising plans including measurable goals, performance indicators, and achievement of increased and sustained revenue
- Plan, develop, execute, and evaluate all aspects of the Transformative Campaign
o Finding and building relationships with leadership prospects to secure major gifts.
o Launching a leadership giving circle.
o Communicating the case for support clearly and effectively. - Provide leadership and oversight to the annual operating fund development initiatives and budget which include major gifts, direct mail, planned giving, special events, and grant writing
- Manage a dynamic team of individuals responsible for fund development, donor relations, communications, and marketing
- Develop and oversee organization-wide communications strategies
- Foster the growth of best practices in gift processing, data management and donor communications, following CRA guidelines for gift acceptance, accounting acknowledgement and donor management
- Work with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and the Management Team to champion fundraising and philanthropy throughout the organization
- Represent New Circles in a professional, appropriate, and informed manner
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with existing and prospective donors and funding sources
Compensation:
TBD based on experience but likely in the $90,000-$120,000 range, 3 weeks vacation, comprehensive benefits/insurance package.
Location:
This is a full-time position located at the New Circles offices during regular business hours, with flexibility to participate in external events which may include evenings or weekends.
How To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to work@newcircles.ca. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.