Senior Manager of Donor Engagement
Who are we?
CAMFED Canada became a registered Canadian charity in 2017 and is a member of the global CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) Consortium which was founded in 1993. CAMFED is an international non-profit organization tackling poverty and inequality by supporting marginalized girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. We are launching our 2024-2030 strategic plan with the ambition of reaching millions more of the world’s most vulnerable children in rural sub-Saharan Africa to learn and thrive in school, and to create the future they imagine – for themselves, for their communities, and for Africa.
Why join us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate, dedicated, goal-oriented global team working in coordination to deliver on our ambitious fundraising strategy, deploying a world-class approach to philanthropic partnership. CAMFED is gaining international recognition for its leading-edge model that honours localized solutions and their implementation by communities and young women leaders in Africa. Working together with our unique alumnae network of over 278,000 young women, CAMFED is on track to profoundly impact the lives of generations of girls and young women across sub-Saharan Africa over the next decade. Watch our CEO, Angeline Murimirwa, share CAMFED’s vision for 2030 through her recent TED talk. Working as part of the CAMFED Team, you will have an opportunity learn from leaders in the field of international development and contribute to a global team that mixes laughs and learning with hard work and results. You will see and appreciate the extraordinary impact of your fundraising success in the communities served by CAMFED, and your professional growth will be a priority and ongoing conversation.
What’s the role?
This fundraising position supports the CAMFED Canada team and is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts from a portfolio of Canadian donors and prospects.
Middle and major donor cultivations and stewardship (80%)
- Co-develop revenue goals with Executive Director based on analysis of opportunities and resources.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of current and prospective donors, including individuals, corporate and foundation donors and contribute to the overall fundraising team
- Build meaningful relationships and deepen each donor’s relationship with CAMFED by providing personalized engagement plans using emails, calls, events, and meetings to move donors through a pipeline journey.
- Conduct individual prospect research and systems to prioritize the identification and cultivation of prospects.
- Support the Executive Director with donor portfolio management.
- Adapt existing planned giving strategies and materials developed across the global team for Canada donors.
- Maintain clear and up-to-date records of donor outreach and solicitation plans through regular upkeep of the donor database and submission of call/visit reports.
- Develop knowledge of and stay current with CAMFED’s programs to share them with donors.
Collaboration, Planning and Leadership (20%)
- Serve as the key point person for CAMFED Canada to the CAMFED Consortium’s global Fundraising team.
- In collaboration across the global team, develop, adapt, and evaluate communication tools for donor engagement in Canada.
- Assist the development and use of key performance indicators to measure impact and enhance the process through which prospects are assisted to deepen their commitment to CAMFED.
- Support annual and multi-year budget and strategic planning processes.
- Provide management support and oversight to the Donor Engagement and Database Officer with regular meetings, ongoing performance evaluation/ feedback including assessing workload, prioritizing activity, and ensuring resources are allocated against opportunities where they can have maximum benefit.
Professional experience, qualifications, and attributes we are seeking
- Highly developed (7+ years) progressive fundraising work experience in the field of stewardship, and donor relations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of fundraising best practices, activities, donor engagement and accountability.
- Excellent listening, communication, writing and presentation skills.
- Strong relationship building, excellent analytical, research and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to take initiative to manage multiple projects, resources and initiatives in a deadline driven environment with changing priorities.
- Sound judgement, tact, diplomacy, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality are essential.
- Commitment to and passion for CAMFED’s values, mission, and vision.
- Current eligibility to work in Canada without requiring sponsorship or work permit.
Contract and Working Arrangements
- This is a hybrid or remote position.
- In-person team gatherings are held at least two times per year at CAMFED Canada’s office in downtown Toronto.
- The position requires willingness and ability to work in real time with clients and colleagues across multiple time zones.
- The contract is full time, permanent.
- Benefits include comprehensive employer-paid health, dental and vision benefits package, employer RRSP contribution and 25 days of paid leave annually.
How to Apply
- Email your resume and cover letter (ideally in one PDF document) to HR@camfed.org
- Include the Job Title and your first initial and last name in all attachment document titles.
- Please send your CV together with a covering letter explaining the reasons why you have applied for the role, including your salary expectations.