Director of Philanthropy

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada Victoria Cool Aid Society Full time

This is a unique opportunity to join the leadership team of an innovative not-for-profit, in an environment that is committed to promoting continuous learning, creativity and collaboration.
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement will lead a comprehensive and strategic program of fundraising to meet the organization's strategic priorities. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for upholding the vision, mission and values of the organization and requires a strong intersectional anti-oppression, anti-racism, lens, and voice. The Director fosters ongoing connections with donors, community, and allies. This position has a demonstrated track record of high-performance campaign management as well as experience in developing complementary comprehensive marketing strategies and effective operational practices.

A major leadership requirement of the position is to effectively communicate Cool Aid’s mission and story, build meaningful partnerships, foster a culture of philanthropy, celebrate success, and enhance community engagement.

We offer a range of benefits including a defined contribution pension plan, health and dental benefits, long-term disability, employee and family assistance program, compensatory time off, paid sick time, and four weeks of vacation.

A narrow selection of the larger scope and responsibilities for this position are as follows:

- Plan and direct a comprehensive and strategic program of fundraising that includes major gifts, planned giving, and annual giving across all appeal types and donor groups.
- Acquire and retain donors through marketing, strategic communications, and consistent creative stewardship.
- Develop and implement a major gift fundraising plan and process that moves qualified prospects through a major gifts pipeline leading to major gifts.
- Develop both generic and customized stewardship plans for donors at all giving levels.
- Personally, manage a portfolio of current donors/sponsors and conduct cultivation visits, solicitation calls, and stewardship activities that set the example for the team.
- Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of program(s) activities and priority projects.
- Direct the development and review of proposals, strategies, gift agreements, stewardship plans, and events developed for prospects and donors.
- Develop, implement, and manage fundraising policies, processes, best practice, programs and strategies related to donor recognition and corporate partnerships.
- Work closely with the Manager, Community Engagement to oversee marketing and communications as it pertains to philanthropy (social media and digital marketing, brochures, posters, newsletters, impact reports etc.)
- Provide leadership to 3 direct reports - Manager Community Engagement, Philanthropy Officer, and Philanthropy Assistant.
- Maintain current knowledge of CRA regulations and tax developments affecting gifts.
- Bring best practices methodology to all aspects of the fundraising function.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Experience**
- Five (5) to seven (7) years development experience with a successful track record in securing gifts valued at $10,000 or more.

**Education**
- Baccalaureate degree in a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
- Progressive professional development including, but not limited to; ongoing education and involvement with the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

**Requirements**:

- The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check must be completed prior to commencement of employment.

**Job Information**
- Salary: $112,174 - $121,264.
- Work Location: 203 - 821 Burdett Ave.
- Work Days: Monday - Friday.
- Shift Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
- Weekly Hours: 40 hours.
- Union: Exempt.
- Benefits: Eligible for 100% employer paid benefits including health and dental care. For this position, the standard three-month eligibility period for benefits will be waived.
- Job Type: Full time - Permanent.

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