Contract Fund Development Specialist
Job Description
Fund Development Specialist
| Location | St. Catharines Administrative Office – Hybrid Work possible |
| Pay | $50,000/year plus Full YMCA Health and Dental Benefits and YMCA Membership Benefits.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth. |
| Employment Type | One-year Full time Contract – 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday – flexible hours – may include evenings and weekends to support event |
| Placement Date | Immediately |
Why Work for the YMCA?
As a charitable organization, the YMCA of Niagara aspires to be a great workplace, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. Guided by our shared values – caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility – the YMCA provides our employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We recognize the contributions of our staff through growth opportunities and great benefits, and the knowledge that their day-to-day actions have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the people of Niagara.
NATURE & SCOPE
Reporting directly to the Manager of Development, the Fund Development Specialist is responsible for the development, management and execution of the Philanthropy departments fundraising efforts.
This includes the development and implementation of fundraising programs such as the Community Campaign, Monthly Giving, Stewardship and Donor Relation strategies and Fundraising Events. In addition, this position will assist in the research, preparation, submission, and reporting requirements for grant applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the philanthropy team in creating and meeting annual targets
- Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with donor prospects
- Create and share timely reports on progress of the YMCA’s various tactics designed to support the fundraising initiatives of the YMCA of Niagara
- Planning and executing fundraising activities and events which include online giving
- Coordinate donor cultivation, recognition, fundraising and stewardship events from scheduling to execution
- Work with Program leads, complete research and develop compelling content for grant proposals that meet grantor requirements
- Complete and/or support other aspects of grant development, including grant identification and qualification, soliciting, writing, and collecting support letters; preparing figures/diagrams; and preparing grant budgets
- Act as an ambassador for the Association in special events and committees as required
- Provides leadership for annual campaigns and supports the major gift development program
- Develop and manage a portfolio of donors with a focus on annual gifts
- Raise revenue and manage fundraising activities including, but not limited to, special events, third party events, direct-mail and campaigns
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant post secondary degree with 2-3+ years of experience in a fundraising/revenue generation role with a proven track record of success in direct mail fundraising and annual fund development
- 2+ years in development and implementation of fundraising special events
- Acute project planning and attention to detail and deadlines
- Experience in working for a not-for-profit and knowledge of the philanthropic sector in Canada including CRA regulations
- Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent writing skills and experience working with Grants and/or Request for Proposals (RFP)
- Strong analytical and relationship building skills
- High level of diplomacy, sensitivity, tact, demonstrates sound judgement and trust
- Self-motivated, detail oriented, highly organized
- Goal oriented with ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- High energy, results oriented and the drive to exceed expectations
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Must be flexible to work occasional non-traditional work hours that might include evenings and weekends based on operational needs
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fun, exciting, fast-paced environment
COMPETENCIES:
Relationship Building and Collaboration
Builds and leverages strong and positive interactions both internally and externally
Cross Functional Awareness
Encourages and promotes a collaborative environment
Influencing /Managing Change
Creates and inspires a vision for success and remains focused on strategic outcomes
Invests in People
Able to inspire a passion that drives others to fulfill association mission & vision
Risk Management
Demonstrates proactive management of risk; financial, new regulations
Strategic Orientation/Forward Thinking
Aware of current social, political, and environmental influences and trends
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCESS Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by 5pm on Friday, December 2, 2022 to morena.bertholds@niagara.ymca.ca. Please indicate position applying for in the subject line of your email. Internal applicants are encouraged to notify their supervisor before applying. All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted by email. Please note that interviews may take place virtually due to COVID-19. In-person interviews will adhere to physical distancing guidelines. Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request. For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara please visit: ymcaofniagara.org457 total views, 1 today
