Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Remote, Canada WISH Drop-In Centre Society Full time

**ABOUT WISH**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Development Manager reports to the Director of Communications & Development and works closely with WISH staff and the Board of Directors. We are looking for a fearless, strategic connector with direct experience securing major gifts, identifying and stewarding new and varied donors and a passion for writing compelling proposals and reports. You will be responsible for stewarding current donors, building and engaging a robust pipeline of prospects, while increasing organizational capacity.

The fundraising portfolio is approximately $750,000 annually and, in the next fiscal, will be increasing to approximately $1M annually in order to implement recommendations from a comprehensive Organizational Development Review process.
- Applications which do not include a cover letter will not be reviewed or considered._

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Raising funds from a variety of sources, including individuals, foundations and corporations.
- Identifying and securing major gifts needed to meet fundraising goals.
- Coordinate with the Director of Communications & Development, and with the Development and Finance teams to identify revenue needs in order to develop and implement strategies to achieve fundraising goals.
- Write compelling grants and cases for support for various programs and initiatives.
- Ensure accurate and deadline driven flow of proposals, reports, and stewardship information for current and prospective funders, on a demanding schedule.
- Helping with the production of WISH newsletters, annual reports, and up-to-date cases for appeal.
- Tracking all interactions and donations in the CRM (Donor Perfect).
- Organizing special events, including fundraising, donor cultivation, and donor recognition events.
- Collaborating with Director of Development and programmatic staff to identify project funding needs and develop strategies to achieve strategic goals and targets.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Minimum of 5 years of direct fundraising and grant writing experience in a non-profit environment.
- Strong experience and working knowledge of the BC funding landscape is a significant asset. Knowledge of funding outside of Canada, or the ability to branch beyond Canadian funding, is a considerable asset.
- Demonstrated, direct, successful experience securing 5-figure+ gifts.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Donor Perfect or other fundraising software: Must be able to enter data, generate reports, import data and other functions related to producing in-house direct mail appeals.
- Ability to communicate persuasively and diplomatically on paper and in person, with a variety of audiences ranging from government funders to individual supporters, community groups, foundations, corporations, and WISH participants.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including presentation and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Constant Contact is an asset.
- Experience developing and analyzing budgets and financial statements.
- Proven ability to develop and cultivate donor and community partnerships and relationships.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, advanced ability to meet multiple, tight deadlines, and prioritize workload.
- Alignment with the WISH mission, vision, and core values.
- A strong feminist analysis of violence against women with an understanding of power and its intersection with gender, race, culture, class, ability, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and age.

**COMPENSATION & WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Non-unionized, full-time permanent position
- Hybrid/remote and flexible working arrangements
- Office is located on 312 Main Street, Vancouver
- Health and welfare benefits plan
- 3 weeks of vacation after the first year
- 12 health & wellness days paid every year
- 14 paid statutory holidays
- We offer a welcoming and team-based culture

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $73,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- What are your salary expectations?

**Experience**:

- direct fundraising: 5 years (preferred)
- grant writing: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Remote



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