Fundraising Jobs in Toronto, ON

Introduction :

Evergreen is currently seeking a fundraising leader to join our leadership team and propel the organization to even greater impact. If you believe in the power of better public spaces to support our well-being and adapt to and mitigate a changing climate, we want to meet you. The Director of Fundraising will work with a purpose driven, high performing fundraising team to build support and raise funds to transform public places in our cities for the health of people and our planet.

As the Director of Fundraising, you will lead the fundraising team to engage partners and funders in our work, driving growth through new and expanded relationships with impact focused investors, providing exceptional stewardship of all Evergreen partnership and philanthropic accounts. The successful candidate will :

• Bring a track record of proven results demonstrating that you achieve targets and close major, multi-year, multi-million dollar commitments through relationship building, persistence, and dedicated donor stewardship.
• Have superb communication skills that enable you to listen and engage effectively, articulate complex issues clearly and simply, and make a compelling case for support with sophisticated philanthropists and business leaders.
• Enjoy the "sales" element of fundraising and possess an ability to bring enthusiasm and inspiration to external pitches and prosect meetings.
• Possess a strong Toronto-based network, but with an ability to reach beyond the Greater Toronto Area to a national audience.
• Be committed to bringing community-centric fundraising principles into your work.
• Have a positive attitude, an ability to inspire with a compelling vision of what's possible together with excellent coaching skills, to support, uplift and guide the Development team.

About Us :

Evergreen is a national non-profit transforming public spaces in our cities to build a healthier future for people and our planet.

With over 30 years of championing urban sustainability, we see the potential of our cities to solve some of the biggest issues facing our time and believe that our public spaces are the key to unlocking it. We see beyond the spaces that exist today and imagine them transformed into places where people and nature thrive. We see a future where everyone can live a healthy life on a healthy planet.

About the Role :

The Director of Fundraising is responsible for developing and executing the over-arching fundraising strategy for Evergreen. This role guides the team and establishes methods to successfully build and sustain long-term engagement of funders, in alignment with organizational priorities and values. They will work closely with the CEO and Program Directors, as well as a network of Leadership volunteers which includes the Board of Directors. This role contributes to organizational culture, promotes and builds internal commitment and enthusiasm for our strategy, develops and leads a cohesive team, and collaborates across the organization.

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Application Close Date : January 6, 2025

Evergreen uses a people-focused approach to evaluating applicants. We do not utilize artificial intelligence during the recruitment process.

Evergreen encourages applications from all backgrounds. To achieve our mission, we rely on the unique experiences and viewpoints of our staff, volunteers, and partners. We understand that diverse perspectives require an inclusive culture in order to thrive - a culture that is respectful and welcoming to all. We are committed to creating a place of inclusion for employees, candidates, volunteers, partners and visitors of all backgrounds, ages, religions, races, gender identities, physical abilities or sexual orientations; a place where one can be their whole self, and where that whole self feels celebrated.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment process please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest in working with us.

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