Director of Development

The Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA) was founded in 2022 to address the increasing habitat and green space fragmentation of the Niagara Escarpment of South Georgian Bay. The ECA is now a regionally focused conservation land trust with a holistic approach that aims to balance people and nature.

Position Summary

ECA is seeking an experienced fundraising and communications professional to co‑lead fundraising with the Executive Director and lead marketing and communications activities.

Reports to : Executive Director

Direct Reports : Marketing & Communications Manager, Social Media Coordinator

Major Responsibilities

• Lead, execute, and monitor an integrated communications program to provide donor stewardship and support revenue generation in annual giving, events, major gifts, legacy giving and the land securement campaign.
• Assist the Executive Director with organizing the major donor program.
• Review and execute a best‑in‑class donor stewardship program.
• Co‑lead the design of the annual fundraising strategy, major campaigns and case for support creation with the Executive Director.
• Oversee all programs other than major giving, including budget management and the identification of new revenue streams within these portfolios.
• Oversee donation administration led by the Operations & Finance Manager.
• Oversee the fundraising CRM database with the support of the OFM.
• Plan and execute at least one major annual fundraising event.
• Lead the creation of the Annual Report and annual Community Update event each spring.
• Manage and mentor direct reports.
• Maintain good relations with donors, volunteers, team members and other not‑for‑profit organizations.

Minor Responsibilities

Qualifications

Application Process

Please email your resume and cover letter addressed to Jarvis Strong, Executive Director : info@myescarpment.ca

We hope to have this individual in place by March 1st, ideally sooner. We will interview qualified applicants on an ongoing basis.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations

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