Manager, Fundraising

5 months ago

Toronto, Canada Skills for Change Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**POSITION TITLE**: Manager, Fundraising
**DEPARTMENT**: Strategy, Innovation and Growth
**COMPANY**:Skills for Change
**LOCATION**: 791 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto ON
**REPORTS TO**: Chief Strategy, Innovation & Growth Officer
**CONTRACT TYPE**:Permanent (Non-unionized)
**HOURS**: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday, occasional evenings and/or weekend hours)
**APPLICATION DEADLINE**: As soon as position has been filled
**START DATE**: Immediately

**COMPANY**:
Located on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, Skills for Change (SfC) is working towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Named Charity Village's Best Non-Profit Employer - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and winner of the 2021 Canada Volunteer Awards for Innovation, our organization is committed to reducing poverty, improve mental health, eliminating gender-based violence, building community, eradicating systemic racism, and settling and creating sustainable communities for all immigrants, refugees, and underserved communities. Start your career with SfC and join our 41-year history of creating innovative programming to build welcoming and equitable communities.

**GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY**:
Skills for Change (SfC) is a leading nonprofit organization with a 41-year history of service and commitment to empowering immigrants, refugees, and underserved communities. With an annual budget of $13.5 million and multiple sites, SfC has been at the forefront of delivering impactful programs that foster community development and individual empowerment. The organization is committed to contributing to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, specifically focusing on poverty reduction, quality education, gender equality, good health and well-being, sustainable communities, decent work, and climate action. Through its long history, SfC has successfully touched the lives of thousands, offering them tools, skills, and opportunities to integrate and thrive in new environments. We continue to evolve our program offerings to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve, ensuring our work remains responsive, targeted, and effective.

**PROGRAM NATURE AND SCOPE**:
The Manager, Fundraising will be responsible for increasing, diversifying revenue and executing fundraising strategies to support Skills for Change's programs and services. The Manager, Fundraising will develop, implement, evaluate, and manage fundraising initiatives as part of an overall development process which matches the organization's objectives and financial needs with the highest philanthropic aspirations of donors who have the capacity to make significant gifts.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the development of and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes corporate giving, planned giving and events with a focus on revenue diversification
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and funders to secure financial support.
- Identify new fundraising opportunities and develop innovative approaches to fundraising.
- Develop and manage fundraising budgets, timelines, and metrics.
- Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and best practices.
- Prepare fundraising reports and presentations for the CEO, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders as needed.
- Represent Skills for Change at fundraising events and other public forums.
- Prepare and manage budgets for fundraising activities by keeping the overall departmental goals in mind.
- Monitor expenditures and ensure optimal allocation of resources
- Board Reporting: Regularly update the board of directors on program status and milestones.
- Public Relations: Represent the organization at external forums, including industry conferences, funder gatherings, and media events, to share best practices and promote the organization's programs.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., non-profit management, business administration, marketing, communications and fundraising or Public Relations preferred).
- Accreditation through The Association of Fundraising Professional (AFP) designation is an asset.

**Experience**:

- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, with a proven track record of success in corporate and community giving, planned giving, events.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices.
- Experience leading a fundraising, or revenue generating, portfolio towards multi-million-dollar targets.
- Experience with donor strategy development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Familiarity with fundraising software and database management.
- Passion for the mission and values of Skills for Change.

**TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE**:
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