Full-Time Buisness Development Manager, Fundraising (1 Position)
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Ideal Candidate
You have a high sense of ownership and responsibility; you think strategically and understand the needs of participants, sponsors and donors and the importance of BBBSnwn fundraising initiatives. You have the ability to recognize opportunity and thrive on the challenge of scouting potential participants, recruiting stakeholders and managing relationships. You are professional, sophisticated, confident, accomplished and, most of all, proud to share in our mission to ignite the power and potential of children/youth in your community through life-changing mentorship relationships.
You are a self-starter, never hesitate to pick up the phone, a team player, and don’t watch the clock. You thrive on being ‘out there’ pitching to potential supporters. When tedious administrative tasks are assigned, you don’t complain and understand “other duties as required” is part of life.
The Purpose
The main purpose of this position is to serve as a fearless business development specialist which primarily includes our annual fundraising event portfolio, other new initiatives and corporate development. You will be expected to actively prospect and recruit new teams, sponsors, participants and supporters which is paramount for this role. Building on the success of our programs and helping create new business opportunities, you will be primarily tasked with increasing team and participant numbers, in addition to supporting the on-going development, management and stewarding of existing supporters. You will be driven to exceed event participation goals and form key relationships with a multitude of corporate and community “prospects” to engage them and confirm their support of the Big Brothers Big Sisters movement vision to: “Help all young people realize their full potential”
You will project, manage and function as the key point person in liaising with multiple stakeholder audiences including key corporate partners, team leaders/participants, and internal stakeholders in order to ensure the financial success of the various fundraising campaigns.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- A proven track record of business development success with a strong Rolodex of prospects
- Ability to conceptualize and build compelling pitch and stewardship presentations for sponsors, teams and event participants
- A strong “ask” orientation as demonstrated by experience in sales, account management and marketing
- A strong sense of initiative combined with an appropriate level of assertiveness so as to proactively reach out to others on behalf of the Foundation
- An entrepreneurial mindset and belief in our mission
- Business maturity and strong emotional intelligence
- Flexible, adaptable and able to speak to diverse audiences in a multitude of forums
- Strong presence, poise, persuasiveness, and the self-confidence to earn credibility with senior management and to earn the support of volunteers at all organizational levels
- Strong business acumen, results-driven and metrics focused with strong analytical evaluation and assessment skills- you “get” the whole picture
- Experience developing and implementing business processes with excellent follow-through skills & diplomacy
- Excellent organizational and project management skills – the ability to take a project from conception to successful completion
- Experience in working and managing relationships with agencies, internal/external stakeholders
- A total team player who is individually accountable
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in business and/or marketing/sales (or equivalent)
- Minimum 5-7 years sales experience with demonstrated success of exceeding objectives
- Experience within the sponsorship marketing industry is a bonus
- Volunteer experience within the not-for-profit space would be an asset
- Passion for our vision – “Help all young people realize their full potential”
How to Apply
Compensation | $45,000-$60,000 **Salary to be negotiated based on the qualifications, experience and education of the candidate. POSTED DATE: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 CLOSING DATE: Friday, September 11, 2020 HOW TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of CEO, Dale J. Davis, via email to communications.nwn@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca601 total views, 1 today
