Philanthropy Partner

**Waterloo Region - Philanthropy Partner, Individual Giving** **Location**: Waterloo Region, Hybrid work arrangements available**Work Hours**: 37.5 hours per week; Evenings/weekends may be required.**Employment Type**: Full Time, Permanent**Number of Vacancies**: 1**Anticipated Start Date**: September 1, 2025**Application Deadline**: March 24, 2025**Total Rewards Package**: **Time Away from Work for your Well-being -**At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we recognize the importance of work-life harmony All full time team members are entitled to earn 3 weeks of vacation and have the opportunity to earn more as length of service increases. To support your overall well-being, we also offer 12 well-being days that team members use for sick time off or to care proactively for yourself. Bereavement days are also available. **Wellness -**The YMCA of Three Rivers is committed to the health and wellness of our teams. Full time employees receive - Well-being days that can be used as they are earned - Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services - A free YMCA membership for yourself and your family which can be used to access our fitness centers - Discounts on programs and services offered by the YMCA including child care services **Pension Plan -**All full-time employees have the opportunity to participate in a group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment, employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay which is matched by the Y. After three consecutive years of full-time service, participation in the YMCA pension plan is mandatory. **Healthcare and Dental Benefits -**The YMCA of Three Rivers offers full time employees a comprehensive group benefit package (after 3-months from start date) that includes: Prescription drugs, Basic dental coverage, Professional services such as Registered Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Chiropractor and Naturopath, Vision care. **_ Join a growing and vibrant Philanthropy team_** At the YMCA of Three Rivers we believe philanthropy is best measured by the impact of our work. It’s a different way of looking at things, and it’s our privilege to share this impact with prospective supporters.- "You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make" - Jane Goodall_ At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we’re all about creating and fostering positive impact in the lives of our members, our community and our staff teams. We’re about creating and fostering safe and welcoming spaces where everyone can belong - and thrive. We’re about showing up for our communities where and how they need us most.**_ Are you ready to make an impact with us?_** - We’re on a bold mission as a charity, and we’re looking for someone who’s made the decision to make a positive difference - to build impact. - We need someone who is equally good at the details and taking in the big picture. - Someone who sees beyond the horizon, and breaks down the steps to get us there. - We’re a small team, so we’re excited to find a colleague who will show up, work hard and be kind. **_ So, what will you do?_** You’ll help us drive the charitable mandate and mission of the YMCA of Three Rivers. You’ll play an instrumental role in making us the charity of choice for individual donors - and help secure the funds we need to make an impact in our community. This includes prospecting, discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship with the goal of increasing the number of donors and the overall revenue. You’ll help craft our message and share our story, building solid relationships on behalf of the YMCA of Three Rivers.**_ Do you have what it takes?_** Ideally, you’ve completed your post-secondary studies and have a few years of experience in the not-for-profit sector. You’re a strong communicator, a critical thinker, and a team player. You’ve got some knowledge about CRA, privacy compliances and AODA communications. You are familiar with CRM systems, know your way around a proposal and can make a solid face-to-face ask. You’re passionate about making a difference, hitting targets and you prioritize building meaningful relationships with those around you.License or designation required: CFRE preferredThis work is dynamic, so you will need to be flexible and adept at managing emerging opportunities. We envision someone working full time hours on this work, with flexibility in how that is achieved, so you should have strong time management and self-starting abilities.The work of fundraising benefits from in-person engagement, so you would be expected to travel to on-site locations regularly. This role requires regular travel across the region, which may not always be easily accessible through public transit. The employee must be able to arrange their own transportation to these s