JOB POSTING –Manager, Development

We believe that great leaders build great cities – and to do it well requires a team of great people.

Position Details

Job Title: Manager, Development

Position Length: Permanent Full Time

Reports to: VP, Philanthropy

Direct reports: n/a

Salary Range: $65,000 to $75,000 annually

Work Environment:

• CivicAction’s work is a hybrid workplace that combines both in-office and remote work. CivicAction’s physical offices are in downtown Toronto and technology will be provided to support both in-office and remote work.
• This position may involve some evening and weekend work.

Start Date:

• August 2024

Experience & Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of progressive fundraising experience with proven results in delivering successful donor development strategies within a charitable/not-for-profit sector.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that foster meaningful relationships with individual donors and corporate sponsors.
• Experience in developing compelling engagement strategies including making in-person solicitations and securing corporate sponsorships.
• Strong moves management skills and a demonstrated track record of delivering fundraising results.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, personable.
• Experience with a CRM database and MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of financial, legal, and regulatory requirements of a charitable organization

Key Responsibilities

• Drive opportunities to position CivicAction and CivicAction Leadership Foundation (CLF) as a partner of choice for new individual, corporate and foundation partners.
• Conduct research to identify top prospects and develop custom strategies to convert prospects to donors.
• Prepare written materials including tailored proposals and grant submissions.
• Develop impactful presentations and materials for donor and committee meetings.
• Support the fundraising efforts of the VP Philanthropy, CEO, and key volunteers.
• Maintain and update the donor management system including tracking, monitoring, and reporting on fundraising engagement and activities.

About CivicAction

As one of the premier civic engagement organizations in Canada, CivicAction leverages two decades of experience and a network of thousands of stakeholders across sectors to act on the most pressing challenges facing the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and beyond. As the charitable arm of CivicAction, the CivicAction Leadership Foundation provides high impact leadership programs that open doors, minds & opportunities for young, emerging, and under-represented leaders in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area (GTHA).

CivicAction is at an exciting stage of transformation, with a vision to scale and grow to enable the organization to contribute to solutions to some of the GTA’s most urgent and complex social issues.

The Manager, Development is responsible for managing relationships with donors and partners, including individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Manager is a highly organized fundraiser leading cross-functional collaborations to identify, cultivate, and steward new donors and partners for CivicAction and CivicAction Leadership Foundation. The Manager, Development reports to the VP, Philanthropy.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Workplaces & Inclusive Recruitment

CivicAction is committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applicants of all gender identities and sexual orientations, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and life experiences to apply. Accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: Research shows that women and racialized candidates often only apply to positions when they feel 100% qualified. If you’re interested in this role but don’t see yourself fully reflected in the requirements of the posting, we still encourage you to apply or reach out to learn more by emailing careers@civicaction.ca.

HERE’S HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application here. Complete the application by June 21, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about the organization and our work, please visit https://www.civicaction.ca/ and http://leadership.civicaction.ca/.