Annual Fundraising Specialist

6 months ago

Guelph, Canada Stonehenge Therapeutic Community Full time

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community (STC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing evidence-based and holistic substance use treatment services to individuals and families in Guelph and surrounding areas. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, STC has been committed to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment, empowering our clients to lead healthy and fulfilling lives while reducing the harms related to substance use.

We invite you to be part of our mission-driven team as an **Annual Fundraising Specialist.** This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve while enjoying personal and professional growth in an inclusive, supportive environment.

**Role Type**: Contract (approx. 24 months)

**Location**: Hybrid role, requiring partial work in Guelph (in office) and partial remote work

**Hours of Work**: Full Time - Monday to Friday, days; Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support fundraising or community engagement

**Why Work for Stonehenge?**
- Comprehensive Benefit plan (no employee co-pay required)
- Enhanced vacation and paid time off entitlements
- Employee and Family Assistance Program available
- Paid Wellness days available

**About the Role**:
The Annual Fundraising Specialist will have the chance to:

- Play a pivotal role in the execution of our annual fundraising strategy, driving the growth and success of STC
- Develop, plan, and manage a diverse range of fundraising initiatives, with a focus on achieving annual goals
- Build strong relationships with donors by connecting their passions with our mission and ensuring their ongoing support
- Collaborate with our dedicated team of professionals to maximize fundraising efforts and increase community engagement
- Continuously improve your fundraising skills and knowledge, staying at the forefront of industry best practices

Execution-Oriented:

- Driven to deliver results and meet annual fundraising targets
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently
- Skilled in problem-solving and overcoming challenges
- Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in the face of changing circumstances

Intellectually and Socially Curious:

- A thirst to learn more about people, places, and things
- Accesses a deep and wide repository of knowledge to inform donor discussions
- Asks thoughtful, insight-generating questions about donor goals and interests
- The skill to change speaking style and behavior depending on the audience
- Utilizes prior experience working with diverse audiences in order to take calculated risks

Information Distillers:

- The ability to recognize, curate, and communicate relevant information
- Possesses fluency with data and analytics to enhance donor prioritization
- Quickly zeros in on relevant details related to donor motivations and interests
- Explains complicated issues in a comprehensible fashion

Strategic Solicitors:

- The confidence and skill to artfully ask prospective donors for contributions
- Understanding that fundraising is an exchange of values
- Knowing the details of your organization’s program
- Understanding that a “no” is not personal rejection

Donor-Centered:

- Understands and ensures Donors are the core asset of our non-profit
- Has a fundraising philosophy that centers on caring for and nurturing donors while pursuing organizational objectives
- Articulates an operating philosophy that values the donor as much as the mission of the organization

Team Oriented:

- Values collaboration and teamwork to achieve shared goals
- Embraces a culture of open communication, trust, and support among colleagues
- Contributes actively to team projects and initiatives, offering expertise and creative solutions
- Shares knowledge, resources, and best practices with colleagues to foster continuous improvement and growth
- Celebrates the successes and accomplishments of team members and the organization

**Specific Role Responsibilities**:

- Execute an annual fundraising strategy in collaboration with the STC leadership team to achieve annual fundraising goals
- Manage a portfolio of current and potential donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies, with an emphasis on donor retention and relationship building
- Coordinate and execute annual fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives, utilizing both online and offline channels
- Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create and distribute compelling fundraising materials, promoting STC's mission and impact
- Maintain accurate records of donor communications, financial transactions, and reporting requirements using CRM software
- Support grant research and proposal writing as needed
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of fundraising volunteers
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in annual fundraising to ensure STC remains competitive
- Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Marketing

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