Director of Development

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto Full time

**Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto (MCC Toronto)**

**Director of Development**

**Position Title**: Director of Development

**Hours**: Full Time (40 hours per week), 2-year contract with potential for renewal.

**Summary of Position**:
**Compensation**:
Salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 per year to commensurate with experience, with vacation and benefits after a 3-month probationary period. Also included is a 4% RRSP matching program after 1 year of service.

**Organizational Overview**:
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto (MCC Toronto) was established in 1973 as part of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, a denomination and global LGBTQ+ Christian movement. Throughout its history, MCC Toronto has been a place of worship and a place of action. Our weekly Worship Services are attended by over 600 congregants both in-person and online. We count a broader congregant community of over 2,000 members drawn from many different religious backgrounds and beliefs, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, racial and cultural backgrounds, countries of origin, socioeconomic realities, and abilities. We are a proud vibrant, inclusive, and progressive faith community; at MCC Toronto everyone matters and everyone belongs.

In 2022, MCC Toronto announced that it had raised a record-setting CAD $5 million through a major gift campaign to help support an elevation of our human rights work through expanded programming, new partnerships, and an emphasis on creating impact and change.

MCC Toronto’s vision is to be a growing, inclusive, spiritual community that creates a just, kind and loving world for all. We work every day to live our core values of Advocacy, Diversity and Spirituality.

**Key Responsibilities**:
The Director of Development is an integral part of MCC Toronto’s staff team and part of its executive leadership team. Key responsibilities include:
**1. Fundraising Strategy**:

- Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan that closely with MCC Toronto's mission, vision, and priorities.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners to diversify and expand the organization's funding base.
- Implement effective stewardship strategies to foster and strengthen relationships with existing donors and supporters.

**2. Grant Writing and Management**:

- Research, identify, and pursue grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources.
- Maintain meticulous records of grant activities and adhere to compliance standards for accurate reporting.

**3. Donor Engagement and Cultivation**:

- Develop and execute strategies to engage donors, fostering long-term relationships and donor loyalty.
- Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to raise awareness and support for MCC Toronto's programs and initiatives.
- Utilize Salesforce to effectively manage donor relationships, track interactions, and analyze donor data to inform targeted fundraising efforts.

**4. Leadership and Collaboration**:

- Provide leadership and guidance to the development team, including fundraising staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Collaborate closely with other departments and senior leadership to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and activities.
- Represent MCC Toronto at community events, networking opportunities, and fundraising functions to enhance visibility and garner support.

**5. Financial Management**:

- Develop and oversee the departmental budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and alignment with fundraising goals.
- Monitor revenue streams, expenses, and fundraising metrics to track progress and identify areas for enhancement.

**Note**: some evening and weekend work may be required to accommodate fundraising events and donor engagement activities.

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, fundraising, or a related field.
- CFRE designation considered an asset.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in donor cultivation, grant writing, and fundraising strategy development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and inspire donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices, ethical standards, and legal requirements related to charitable giving.
- Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms to manage donors, fundraising events, and campaigns.
- Willingness to work within a progressive faith community is required, though no faith affiliation is required.
- Experience in working with 2SLGBTQ2+ communities, racialized communities, disability commun



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