Fundraising and Development Director

7 days ago

Newmarket, Ontario, Canada DeafBlind Ontario Services Full time

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to lead our fundraising and development efforts as a Fundraising and Development Director. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the success of DeafBlind Ontario Services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, engage, develop, and manage the Development team, providing direction, mentorship, coaching, training, and timely feedback to positively impact team effectiveness and build capacity.
  • Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors that support strategic objectives with planned giving and major gifts related to corporate and community partners.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate partners, individual donors, and community prospects, to understand their philanthropy goals and match them with current opportunities.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of a robust and effective donor acquisition strategy.
  • Lead the development and implementation of new programs and infrastructure for a consistent pipeline of potential new donors in alignment with long-term organizational objectives.
  • Collaborate with the development team and communications teams to create alignment and achieve organizational goals.
  • Promote the values of DeafBlind Ontario Services within the workplace and in the community by demonstrating positive and professional relationships with other agency staff, families, volunteers, advocates, and employers.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A University degree in business, communications, fundraising, or a related field.
  • 6 to 10 years of experience in a leadership capacity with professional fundraising in the not-for-profit sector.
  • A proven track record of fundraising success, with an active network of philanthropic contacts.
  • Working towards the CFRE designation is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, people management skills, and issue-based problem-solving techniques.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading, mentoring, and motivating staff in a changing, high-growth, mission-driven environment.
  • Strong knowledge of all relevant federal and provincial legislation, including Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to effectively manage key relationships, including community partners, business partners, etc.
  • Demonstrated high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability, in addition to possessing effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy, while exhibiting sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and concepts.
  • Valid Ontario Driver's license required, access to a reliable vehicle, and the ability to travel.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Ability to communicate in French is an asset.

Why Work for Us

At DeafBlind Ontario Services, we are committed to creating a collaborative culture, providing opportunities for growth, and recognizing the value of our employees. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about fundraising and development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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