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Position Summary

The Director will work closely and have access to a highly engaged ED, Senior Leadership Team and Board.

Duties & Responsibilities

Development & Planning:

• Collaborate with the ED and team to create a fund development plan that supports Fo R's strategic direction.
• Gather competitive information and identify potential opportunities and challenges in government funding, private foundations and corporate community/corporate foundations and adapt fundraising strategies as needed.
• Establish and execute formal Planned Giving/Legacy Program and Annual Giving Program for mid-level donors.
• Assist in planning and executing donor related stewardship events.

Evaluation & Measurement:

• Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are achieved.
• Maintain a database of current and potential funders, donors, government, and corporate partners.

Fund Management:

• Develop a fund development framework to include appropriate annual fund goals aligned with the strategic plan.
• Work with the ED and leadership team on annual marketing opportunities to include various channels such as digital online campaigns, social media, event management and direct contact with major donors.
• Develop an annual income and expenditure budget for the fund development program.
• Develop and implement initiatives (campaigns, fundraising, etc.) to bring funds to the organization.
• Oversee or process gifts (which includes issue acknowledgement and tax receipts through donor database and track moves management through donor database.

Digital Marketing & Donor Engagement:

• Develop and manage communication initiatives and donor acquisition strategy to promote the work of Fo R to donors and prospects and grow donor base.
• Oversee and write corporate stewardship reports for corporate sponsors and philanthropic donors for event and project-based funders.
• Conduct new prospect research and analysis, develop briefing notes, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Develop a marketing strategy to support the development funds and to further promote the brand profile within the sector.
• Write and compile applications, proposals, and solicitation letters for government grants and foundations for a broad range of programs and initiatives.
• Plan and execute all donor stewardship activities associated with fundraising and communications events.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Interact with the Board fund development committee and identify the mechanisms for Board engagement.
• Attend networking events to develop relationships with community-based organizations, government bodies and foundations that support Fo R’s priority areas.
• Represent Fo R at events and on relevant committees.
• Maintain regular communications with assigned stakeholders, address any concern, inquiry from stakeholders.

Staff Management:

• Determine appropriate staffing requirements for your functional areas.
• Manage and support staff through regular performance reviews, coaching and mentoring, identifying training needs, and providing opportunities for staff competencies development and professional growth within Fo R.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings on organizational updates and functional area specific matters.
• Oversee the direct and indirect deliverables of your teams, providing support to the staff as needed.

Risk Management & Internal Controls:

• Select vendors and business partners who will always serve Fo R’s best interests.
• Act internally and externally as a public representative of Fo R’s values, ensuring that communication is accurate, fair, and compliant with all legal requirements, as well as protective and consistent of our reputation and brand.
• Ensure direct reports perform their work in full compliance with all applicable health, safety and environmental laws and regulations, and Fo R’s internal policies.
• Follow all processes and controls designed to ensure the accuracy of Fo R’s assessment and reporting of its financial results.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, business administration, marketing or equivalent; advanced degree is an asset.
• 3-5 years of institutional full cycle fundraising experience, with a focus on grant writing, prospect research, stewardship, and donor relationship.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with successful track record in crafting effective and compelling proposals, reports, and budgets to meet specified guidelines.
• Maintain and build relationships with existing donors, prospects, and stakeholders using skill, tact, discretion, and compassion.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to influence decisions to achieve objectives while maintaining policy.
• Multi-task in a busy environment, work well under pressure, and prioritize tasks appropriately while meeting time-sensitive demands.
• Not-for-profit sector work experience.
• Knowledge/lived experience with 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities is an asset.

• Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Police Check Program.
• Must be qualified to legally work in Canada.
• Work onsite at our Fo R office, minimum of 3 days a week; remote work shall be permitted as operational and strategic needs allow.
• Work on a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the organization, working evenings on occasion.
• Travel to other community-based settings as needed.