Senior Fundraising Executive

2 weeks ago

Guelph, Ontario, Canada AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter Full time

Company Overview

The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our community. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission and making a tangible impact on the lives of animals.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned fundraising professional to lead our development efforts and drive growth in funding sources. As Director of Development, you will be responsible for establishing short-term and long-range goals for funding sources, growing giving and donations through various channels, and building strategic relationships with donors, funders, and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Fund Development: Establishes short-term and long-range goals for funding sources, grows giving and donations through various channels, including community giving, monthly giving, corporate giving, foundation support, planned giving, and major/leadership giving.
  • Relationship Building: Builds and maintains strategic and collaborative relationships with donors, funders, and partners to increase opportunities for innovation and positive impact outcomes.
  • Pipeline Growth: Grows, manages, and cultivates a pipeline of mid-level and major gift donors and prospects, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Gift Negotiation: Prepares and negotiates gift agreements and proposals; strategically engages and supports volunteers, board members, and internal leadership to cultivate prospects, solicit, and close gifts.
  • Donor Stewardship: Develops, implements, and maintains a forward-thinking donor stewardship and recognition program that cultivates loyalty and growth from all philanthropic sources.
  • Legacy Giving: Develops legacy giving plans and strategies and promotes legacy giving inside and outside the GHS.
  • Event Planning: Leads and manages 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.
  • Team Leadership: Leads and manages a team of four fundraising professionals and motivates through coaching and mentoring.
  • Community Engagement: Works closely with the Director of Communications & Community Engagement to develop and execute an annual stewardship and communications plan identifying key communications vehicles and events to maximize community partnerships and demonstrate impact to various audiences.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Post-Secondary Degree: Post-secondary degree in a related field.
  • Experience: 7 years of progressive experience in fundraising.
  • Major Gifts: Proven track record in securing major gifts, including developing a pipeline, prospect research, creating cases for support, and multi-year gifts.
  • Donor Appeals: Demonstrated success in donor appeals; and communications/promotional activities.
  • Team Management: Experience in building and retaining a high-performing team, including recruiting, coaching, managing, and inspiring staff.
  • Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership skills, with the ability to work within a senior management team.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a superior ability to build and foster solid relationships with tact and diplomacy.
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving, research, and analytical skills, along with good judgment, flexibility, personal integrity, compassion, and adaptability to change.
  • Professional Standards: Commitment to highest levels of professional standards and ethics, and knowledge of Canadian charity laws and CRA regulations.
  • Certification: Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset.
  • Animal Welfare: Comfortable being around animals of all types and some general knowledge of animal care/responsible pet ownership would be an asset.

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off, including vacation and personal days.
  • Group Insurance: Group insurance benefits include dental, health, and vision care.
  • Training and Development: Opportunities for training and development.

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