Interim Co-Executive Director, Development

PARENTAL LEAVE: The Interim Co-Executive Director, Development is responsible for co-leading the organization, overseeing the Development Division and finance department, and successfully ensuring that Canvas is reaching its financial targets. Reporting to Canvas’ Board of Directors, they will be joining a small, nimble and collaborative team in an important leadership position.

Summary
Canvas Programs
Full-Time, Parental Leave Coverage (18 months)

Canvas’ Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Canvas we believe that it is vital to employ, engage, and empower people from a wide diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Without doing so, we would be unable to properly serve the communities we aim to reach, ensure fairness and equity across this organization, or assist in dismantling the harmful effects of white supremacy which continue to thrive in Toronto and beyond.

We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, as well as 2SLGBTQIA+ people, survivors of sexual violence, and people who reflect a range of ages, abilities and religions. We recognize non-Canadian work experience as being just as valid as Canadian work experience.

About Us

Canvas Programs (Canvas) is a registered charity based in Toronto seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to join our hardworking and supportive team. Canvas provides empathy-based education on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and consent. We run workshops in schools, camps, community organizations, and corporate workplaces. We envision a society in which all people are free to live authentically and have the tools to form safe, caring relationships. We know high-quality, proactive education is key to combatting queerphobia and sexual violence.

Commitment

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends for special events or workshops. This is a full-time, 18-month contract position. The role requires a minimum of 2-3 days per week in the office and option for 2-3 days per week remote work. Our office is located at Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Suite 170, Toronto, Ontario.

Contract Length: (ideal start date) March 3, 2025 – September 4, 2026

Starting Rate of Pay: $100,080 per annum + benefits, generous vacation package, professional development

What will your responsibilities be?

The Interim Co-Executive Director, Development is responsible for co-leading the organization, overseeing the Development Division and finance department, and successfully ensuring that Canvas is reaching its financial targets. Reporting to Canvas’ Board of Directors, they will be joining a small, nimble and collaborative team in an important leadership position.

Financial Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the annual organizational budget.
2. Develop Canvas’ annual budget for 2026, to be approved by the board.
3. Manage all financial decisions, ensuring spending is reasonable and on track.
4. Oversee annual audit, tax requirements, and financial reporting to funders.

Fundraising/Partnership/Sales Responsibilities:

1. Establish and maintain relationships with potential donors and partners.
2. Diversify revenue streams to ensure we are less dependent on grant funding.
3. Oversee digital fundraising strategies and campaigns.
4. Collaborate with consultants on grant applications, including editing drafts and developing grant budgets.
5. Secure corporate donations and sponsorships, meeting or exceeding financial targets.
6. Manage operations of 3 social enterprises, including our Workplace Inclusion corporate trainings, office rentals and Canvas Corner Store.
7. Oversee Canvas’ fee-for-service sales team and CRM, ensures goals are met.
8. Oversee Canvas’ brand and marketing strategy, including online presence.
9. Positively represent Canvas in public settings.

Operational and Executive Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with Co-Executive Director, Programming, to oversee Canvas’ HR, administration and operations.
2. Provide financial and operational quarterly updates to the Board of Directors.
3. Prepare for and attend all board meetings and support board recruitment.
4. Co-lead Canvas’ strategic planning, including review of equity pay bands.

Management Responsibilities:

1. Directly manage 4-6 staff members.
2. Conduct annual performance reviews and decide on promotions and raises.
3. Conduct and report on bi-annual anonymous staff surveys.
4. Consult on organizational policy development.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Technical Skills / Experience:

1. At least 5 years of experience in a Director or Executive Director role in the charitable sector.
2. Experience at a queer, feminist, and/or education non-profit highly desirable.
3. At least 5 years of experience managing and mentoring staff members.
4. Expertise in developing and overseeing project and organizational budgets.
5. Skilled in fundraising, with a proven track record of exceeding financial targets.
6. Expertise in developing and implementing long-term goals and strategies.
7. Gifted in public speaking and building relationships with partners and funders.
8. Able to passionately represent Canvas’ mission and values to key stakeholders.
9. Experience in securing corporate donations/sponsorships.
10. Experience in leading social enterprises and/or fee-for-service sales.
11. Expertise in fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment.
12. Understanding of Canadian non-profit regulations and best practices.
13. Skilled in workshop facilitation on topics related to consent and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion considered highly desirable.
14. Experience using a CRM, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Excel is an asset.
15. Education related to fundraising, non-profit management, and/or business development considered an asset.
16. Experience as a social entrepreneur considered an asset.
17. Valid G driver’s license.

Qualities / Values:

1. A transparent and accountable leader who admits their mistakes and shows appreciation for their staff.
2. Passion for Canvas’ mission, 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and consent education.
3. Works from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist framework.
4. Shares value that every person, regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious, and/or political background deserves access to our education.
5. Skilled in addressing challenges and finding effective solutions.
6. Hard working and driven with strong initiative taking.
7. Organized, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
8. Empathetic and kind in all communication.
9. Mentors and encourages staff growth, providing constructive and compassionate feedback.
10. Able to collaboratively co-lead an organization, taking on new responsibilities as needed.

Accessibility: Canvas is deeply committed to working with candidates to meet their unique needs, which may include accommodations related to mental and physical health, family/personal circumstance, and religious/spiritual observance. If you require any accommodations, please reach out. You can get in touch with Ayla Lefkowitz, Co-Executive Director, Development at ****@canvasprograms.com to request accommodations for all aspects of the application process.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume & cover letter to Ayla Lefkowitz at ****@canvasprograms.com with the subject line “Interim Co-ED Application”.

Deadline to Apply: Thursday November 21, 2024 @ 5pm