Manager Communications and Donor Relations

7 days ago


Toronto, Canada Up With Women Full time

**Manager, Communications & Donor Relations**

Salary Range: $50,875- $71,102.

**WHO WE ARE**

Up With Women / Exponenti’elles is a national charity dedicated to helping recently homeless and at-risk women and gender diverse individuals to build a sustainable pathway out of poverty. Currently serving in 4 provinces and growing (British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec), Up With Women/Exponenti’elles is committed to serving our clients in the official language of their choice, anywhere within our service areas.

We are a team of passionate, innovative professionals, most with lived experience of the intersecting issues of poverty. We are flexible, pro-workplace innovation (we think strategically about building an ideal remote/hybrid working environment), pro-mom, pro-mental health, pro-human, and we are proud to be building a healthy and fun workplace together.

**WHO YOU ARE**

You are a creative, experienced, self-motivated go-getter who is excited about the opportunity to work and grow in a proven, innovative and entrepreneurial high-impact charity.

This position plays a fundamental role in the growing Development and Communications team of Up With Women. Reporting to the Director, working closely with the CEO and cross functionally with programs and administrative departments, you would be the hub of communications for the organization. This role will also develop strategies for annual donor segments and lead a growing portfolio of corporate relationships, while supporting the cultivation and stewardship of all donors.

This role is perfect for you if you are a self-motivated, passionate and experienced communications professional with experience working in a fundraising organization. You are excited by the growth potential of our organization and building a communications and donor relations portfolio that builds awareness of Up With Women / Exponenti’elles and leads to sustainable growth and engagement within our donor portfolio.

**HOW WE WORK**

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Our work environment is evolving. We are dedicated to providing a productive and collaborative remote working experience for all staff. We also have learned from experience that some face to face is important to being able to nurture the culture, creativity, interconnection and psychological safety of our team. Currently, our staff work mostly from home, and it is still a requirement to come into the office about once a month or every six weeks, as well as when required by your manager or the organization.*
- Ability to also travel within Canada will be required.
- If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**

As part of our diverse team, your role may include accountabilities that fall under the following categories:
**Communications Management**:

- Develops and implements an annual communications plan and calendar, targeting external stakeholders (donors, prospects, volunteers, community) including digital/social media channels and focussed print publications
- Develop concepts for, writes, and oversees the production of annual report/report to donors, brochures, pledge materials and letters used in direct solicitation to individuals/organizations
- Works with approved vendors to deliver major publications, videos and designed assets that are on brand and message
- Creates compelling communications materials (speeches, powerpoint decks, articles, videos) for various speakers to repurpose and use
- Oversees website changes and updates ensuring content is fresh, current and engaging
- Creates a story database for use across all channels - coach profiles, client profiles, donor profiles, board member list and bios, founder story and more.
- Manages Up With Women's and Exponenti’elles’ social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram) with the aim of raising awareness and support by creating at least two posts/week
- Monitors and responds to any messages on social media and pass on communications to the appropriate staff member(s) as needed
- Creates a quarterly (minimum) e-newsletter for all stakeholders
- Implements a system of digital metrics to analyze, optimize and strategize on communications focus and plans

**Donor Relations/Fundraising**:

- Manages a growing group of corporate, cause-related marketing, and third-party supporters for the organization ensuring agreements are developed within guidelines and that relationships are stewarded and grown, engaging senior staff as required
- Develops and executes strategies to acquire and retain individual and organization supports to the organization (non-major gifts campaigns)
- Designs, implements and keeps up to date systems for tracking annual donations and activities in Salesforce, working closely with Up With Women’s Manager, Technology
- Designs and implements an organization-wide


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