Development Fundraising Leader

3 days ago

Guelph, Ontario, Canada AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter Full time

Job Title: Development Fundraising Leader

Company Overview:

The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) advocates for all animals, focusing on those whose lives it can influence through care, education, community engagement, and relationships.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Development Fundraising Leader to join our senior management team. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a vital role in setting and executing the organization's fundraising strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program that inspires donor support and fosters lasting relationships to advance the mission of GHS.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish short-term and long-range goals for funding sources, growing giving and donations through various channels, including community giving, monthly giving, corporate giving, foundation support, planned giving, and major/leadership giving.
  • Bulk and maintain strategic relationships with donors, funders, and partners to increase opportunities for innovation and positive impact outcomes.
  • Grow, manage, and cultivate a pipeline of mid-level and major gift donors and prospects, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Work to secure multi-year gifts that allow for future planning and support sustainability.
  • Prepare and negotiate gift agreements and proposals; strategically engage and support volunteers, board members, and internal leadership to cultivate prospects, solicit, and close gifts.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a forward-thinking donor stewardship and recognition program that cultivates loyalty and growth from all philanthropic sources, along with the development of a prospect acquisition strategy.
  • Develop legacy giving plans and strategies and promote legacy giving inside and outside the GHS.
  • Provide leadership over the planning and execution of fundraising events, ensuring each event is executed with excellence and results are evaluated and reviewed for continuous improvement in subsequent years.
  • Lead and manage a team of four fundraising professionals and motivate through coaching and mentoring.
  • Meet regularly with supporters, donors, prospects, partners, etc.
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Post-secondary degree in a related field.
  • 7 years of progressive experience in fundraising.
  • Proven track record in securing major gifts, including developing a pipeline, prospect research, creating cases for support, and multi-year gifts.
  • Demonstrated success in donor appeals and communications/promotional activities.
  • Experience in building and retaining a high-performing team, including recruiting, coaching, managing, and inspiring staff.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership skills, with the ability to work within a senior management team.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a superior ability to build and foster solid relationships with tact and diplomacy.
  • Self-motivated, high energy, and results-oriented with the drive to exceed expectations.
  • Excellent problem-solving, research, and analytical skills, along with good judgment, flexibility, personal integrity, compassion, and adaptability to change.
  • Commitment to the highest levels of professional standards and ethics, and knowledge of Canadian charity laws and CRA regulations.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Raiser's Edge or similar CRM and Microsoft Office.
  • Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset.
Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Group insurance benefits include dental, health, and vision care.

Opportunities for training and development.

Flexibility is needed for some evening and weekends.

Requires a current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

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