Fundraising Manager

Ref ID: 05050-0012418438

Classification: Sales Assistant

Compensation: DOE

This Fundraising Manager position is a great opportunity for applicants that are self-starters and passionate about expanding their career. This Fundraising Manager position from Robert Half is with a Non-Profit company located in the Aurora, Ontario region and will be a permanent employment opportunity, which offers a hybrid work model.

Your responsibilities

- Motivate, provide stewardship, and recognize volunteers and committee members to ensure their engagement is optimized

- In collaboration with Human Resources, recruit appropriate staff and volunteers for various fundraising initiatives.

- Provide stewardship of major donors and corporate sponsors in collaboration with the leadership team.

- Remain current with all related legislative requirements such as: Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, etc.

- Develop and report against annual fundraising budgets, and maintain operations within budget including authorization of expenditures as per Finance policy.

- Collaborate with the Finance Department to manage donations and adhere to appropriate recording and receipting of gifts

- Launch and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program, including Major Gifts (including Private and Public Foundations), Planned Giving, Direct Response (may include monthly giving, direct mail and online), Community Events and Special Events, including working one-on-one with 3rd party vendors where appropriate.

- Act as point of contact for third party community events working one-on-one with vendors where appropriate, ensuring they receive timely communication and have resources available to increase funds.

- Develop, collaborate and maintain positive relationships with donors, families, partner agencies, volunteers government employees and the community

- Regularly deliver effective communication to donors and internal contacts with diplomacy and sensitivity

- Collaborate with the Communications & Marketing Manager to design promotional material, share positive outcomes, ensure the website is current and is easily navigated by supporters regarding fundraising content, and ensure that the use of social media channels is built into any/all plans

Job Requirements:

- Strong knowledge of charitable organizations.

- Be able to prioritize workload and perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment

- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Outlook and internet applications

- Employer suggests 3+ years of Fundraising experience

- BA/BS degree in business, communications, or related field preferred

- Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changes in procedures and job assignments

- Demonstrated project coordination skills, superb social skills, and ability to work well with all levels of staff, outside clients and vendors

- Foundational knowledge in Campaign Planning

- Previous working experience with Major Gifts

- Demonstrated knowledge of Donations

- Adeptness in Content Strategies

- General familiarity with Community Outreach

- French language is an asset

- Direct Marketing Campaigns experience highly desired

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