Manager Philanthropy

**Manager of Philanthropy and Engagement**

**(Manger, Operations - OPS6)**

Are you passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging and building on the strength of our community?

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

**WHAT’S THE OPPORTUNITY?**

We are looking for a thoughtful and strong leader to join our Philanthropy and Engagement team In this position, you will be responsible for the ongoing success of the team, and you are accountable for the development, support and execution of Camino’s Philanthropy and Engagement programs, including comprehensive communications and marketing plans.

If you have exceptional people and leadership skills, a proven record in developing and executing fundraising, communications and marketing plans, and a passion for writing and storytelling, this role is for you

As the **Manager of **Philanthropy and Engagement**, you are committed to bringing people from different backgrounds together. You are recognized for your empathetic and strategic thinking, combined with your ability to analyze and leverage data to enhance internal and external engagement. You are a great team player and inspiring leader who is detail-oriented and is not afraid to try new things, recognizing the importance of evaluating successes and setbacks.

We invite you to explore this exciting opportunity further and be part of a transformative journey with us.

**WHY WORK FOR US?**

We are a new organization (a new entity formed from the unification of KW Counselling Services, Monica Place and Carizon) that serves Individuals, families and communities within the Waterloo Region We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

**Join us to**:

- Do work that matters
- Be part of a caring, passionate, and collaborative workplace that lives its values
- Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families and our community
- Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey
- Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do
- Have a positive impact on our community
- Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**:

- Lead your team alignment with the organization's core values and work to achieve Camino’s mission and vision.
- Leads and oversees the operations of the communications and philanthropy team. This involves providing leadership to team members creating exceptional internal and external audiences experiences.
- Ensures the department’s consistency, quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all communications, engagement, and fund development activities.
- Develop and implement internal and external engagement strategies encompassing multi-channel marketing, communications, and fund development plans to broaden awareness, strengthen brand identity and generate support for our mission.
- Manage the branding of all internal and external Camino print, promotional, and electronic communications.
- Oversees the development of the organization’s website, ensuring it is sustained and updated as per the organization's needs.
- Embrace a relationship-based strengths approach to connect donors, volunteers, and community partners to our mission.
- Maintain and develop media relationships and opportunities, disseminating messages through the appropriate channels as needed.
- Ensures best practices and standards around accessibility standards, equity, personal information, and confidentiality are implemented in all fundraising, communications and marketing needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues and team members across the organization and at all levels to achieve shared outcomes.
- Engage employees at all levels to promote a culture of philanthropy, volunteering, and community involvement.
- Perform other duties necessary to support the success of development for Camino and serve as an agency representative to the community.
- To always perform work safely and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**:

- Post-secondary degree with a focus in Communications, Fundraising, Business, or related field.
- Minimum of five years of experience in relevant professional roles in the charitable sector, with demonstrated success in fund development and communications strategies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, leadership and storytelling skills.
- Demonstrated skills in building rela