Community Development Foundation Specialist/Community Development/Full Time

2 weeks ago

Hamilton ON, Canada Big Brothers Big Sisters, Serving Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton Full time

THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fund Development Specialist serves in a critical leadership position, overseeing fund development and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, including donor stewardship. This role is integral in cultivating donor relationships, driving revenue growth, and elevating the organization’s presence and influence within the communities of Halton, Hamilton and Grand Erie. The successful candidate will help Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) forge new relationships to build visibility, impact, and financial resources.
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You are passionate about helping young people have the opportunities they need to develop and thrive.
As a senior leader on our team, you will have both a macro and micro perspective from developing high-level strategy to hands-on implementation.
You have a passion for creating strategic partnerships, building and fostering long-lasting donor relationships, and securing major gifts.
You have a personal and professional commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Fund Development and Major Gifts
Develop annual and multi-year fundraising plans and manage their implementation in collaboration with our team.
Evaluate and evolve the current annual giving program with a focus on retention and growth within the corporate, individual and legacy donor streams.
Build and manage a pipeline of mid-level and major donors.
Train, support and partner with the Executive Director and Business Development staff and board members on all major fundraising initiatives
Ensure that all fundraising programs and activities fall within ethical, fiscal, and legal standards and the agency’s policies and procedures for gift acceptance, donor recognition, giving programs, and gift agreements.
Develop and maintain relationships with philanthropy professionals, staying current with the philanthropy landscape, fundraising trends, and best practices that support the benchmarking of the foundation’s performance in fund development.

Develop and launch a philanthropy scorecard to support reporting to the Executive Director, staff, and board.
Contribute to the Senior Leadership team and ensure that the organization is progressing towards meeting strategic goals and priorities outlined in the agency’s Strategic Plan and annual business plan.
Support the Executive Director in enhancing Board member involvement with prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Education: Post-secondary education, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field. A CFRE designation would be an asset.
Fundraising and Financial Acumen: Minimum of five (5) years experience in a fundraising role with a proven track record of planning successful execution of fundraising programs and events, along with an understanding of financial management within a nonprofit context.
Leadership and Management Experience: Exceptional leadership abilities with a demonstrated aptitude for strategic planning, inspiring teams, and fostering creative, forward-thinking approaches. Superior ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with staff, volunteers, donors, and the public, demonstrating strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
Networking Skills: Strong networking skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles within fundraising: Demonstrated cultural competency by engaging effectively with diverse communities and donors, fostering inclusive approaches, and advocating for social justice causes, aligning fundraising strategies with the organization’s commitment to EDI.
Advanced computer skills including Office 365, along with strong proficiency in technological tools and platforms including donor database systems. Experience with CanadaHelps or similar CRM system would be considered an asset.
A full-time (35 hours/week) permanent position. Flexibility is required as this position may require working some evenings and weekends for events and meetings. May work a flexible schedule to accommodate these activities outside of our regular office hours as long as 35 hours are achieved.
This position will be based out of the administrative office of Big Brothers Big Sisters located at 639 Main St. in Hamilton; Valid driver’s license and reliable automobile
Four (4) weeks paid vacation plus two (2) float days to celebrate and observe holidays and special occasions of personal significance.
Paid office closure during the period between Dec 25 and January 1 of each year.
Opportunities for training & development.

Fund Development Specialist. BBBS is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and will provide accommodations during all stages of the hiring process upon request. At no time during the interview process will any questions be asked that touch on any prohibited areas outlined in the Human Rights Code (such as age, ancestry, colour, race, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression).
 
For over 100 years, BBBS has been championing the health and wellbeing of youth. We step in before it’s too late, to help prevent the physical and mental effects of adverse childhood experiences. We ensure children as young as 6 are supported by caring adults as they overcome these adversities, helping them to do better in life – physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and academically.

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