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Specialist Grant Writing, Donor Prospecting and
4 months ago
Help us ignite the potential of everyone in our Oakville community
The YMCA of Oakville is a charitable organization committed to building a stronger, healthier, and more resilient community. It responds to social needs within the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth, and adults, the YMCA offers opportunities through a variety of programs and services that promote health, well-being, and social responsibility. Regardless of ability, background, or income, the YMCA is open to all.
**Location and Working Hours**: 35 hours a week, Hybrid working arrangement (office/home) Office location, Peter Gilgan Family YMCA, 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville, Ontario.
Salary & Benefits
- Annual salary $37,128 - $43,680 commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental and other employee benefits.
- Generous Group pension plan (eligible after one year of service).
- Membership to the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility.
- A value driven organization with a strong and supportive team culture.
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
**Responsibilities**:
- Optimize the use of IWave to identify new individual, corporate, and foundation donor prospects.
- Verify research information for the philanthropy team.
- Complete and/or support other aspects of grant development, including identification and qualification, solicitation, writing, collecting support letters, preparing figures/diagrams, and creating grant budgets.
- Assist in the development of Impact Reports and Y Stories that illustrate the impact on donors and the community.
- Support stewardship activities for donors.
- Actively participate in planning and implementing fundraising activities and events such as online/monthly giving and annual events.
- Assist in identifying and recruiting sponsors for organization events and activities.
- Support donor cultivation, recognition, and stewardship events.
- Assist in gathering and crafting YMCA Stories.
- Actively participate in fundraising activities such as face-to-face solicitations and outbound calls.
Essential Requirements
- Post-secondary degree or certification in related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years fundraising experience in a charitable or not-for-profit environment.
- Demonstrated excellence in writing skills, along with experience in working with Grants and/or Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Working knowledge of digital communication and social media.
- Experience with relationship management software, donor databases, and digital giving platforms.
- Displaying a high level of diplomacy, sensitivity, tact, sound judgment, and trustworthiness.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, project management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to customer service.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Clear Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Desirable Requirements
- Knowledge of Donor Perfect, Canada Helps, Membership databases, is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Canada Revenue guidelines pertaining to fundraising and charitable gifts.
- Knowledge of privacy legislation regulations.
- Familiarity with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines for charitable tax receipting guidelines is considered an asset.
- Possession of CFRE designation.
**The position requires the following core competencies**: commitment to organization mission, vision, and values; relationship building and collaboration; cross functional awareness; influencing/managing change; invests in people; risk management and strategic orientation/forward thinking.
How to Apply
The posting closes on September 10, 2023.
We at the YMCA of Oakville value the diversity of people and communities, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are invited for an interview and require accessibility support or accommodation or have any questions about the interview process, please let us know.
