Community Relationship Lead

**HOURS**: Monday
- Friday (37.5 hours per week)**REPORTS TO**:Manager of Development“Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored.”This position is responsible for building strong relationship-centred engagement opportunities for those currently and those looking to support Boyle Street, including events, tours, campaigns, and reciprocity activities. The goal of this position is raising funds and increasing overall support for the organization. This position also acts as a representative of our organization and our mission, vision, and values in public spaces including media, education sessions, and community events.“We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want - a constant and consistent caring force”**Position Responsibilities**

Campaign Execution
- Development and management of annual fundraising campaigns (Peer to Peer, Holiday, Lapsed Donors, Monthly Giving)
- Utilize data to inform intention, goals, and content creation related to campaign development and execution
- Facilitate engagement in campaigns with existing supporters and prospect supporters

Stewardship and Reciprocity
- Create Pathways for ongoing Donor Retention, including a donor pathway, maintaining the Development Calendar, and scheduling regular and ongoing opportunities for engagement
- Lead follow up reciprocity to maintain and deepen relationships with supporters, including individual donors, businesses, and foundations.
- Working with the Communications Department to produce regular communication catered to supporters
- Managing ongoing reciprocity actions including: phone calls, mail-outs, social media posts, and gifts from community members

Development Data and Administration
- Support the Development Team in donation acceptance
- Creating pages and links for online donations
- Working with third party fundraising sites to maintain data integrity (Canada Helps, Benevity)
- Consolidating data and creating data reports
- Work with Finance regarding receipting and any other tasks or issues
- Trouble shooting any donor issues and inquiries

General Development and Special Projects
- Support in the facilitation of partnership fundraising events including Third Party Fundraisers
- Organizing, supporting, and connecting community partners with BSCS events (ex: block parties, staff appreciation events, donor recognition events)
- Facilitate public education sessions
- Working with Communications to complete media interviews related to our work
- Educating, supporting, and empowering all BSCS staff in their own Development responsibilities, skills, and opportunities

**Qualifications**
- 2+ years’ experience working in fund development, community engagement, and/or non-profit leadership
- Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset; a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered
- Experience with donor management software or similar management databases is considered an asset
- Experience with public speaking or media interview or related trainings is considered an asset
- Registration with the Association of Fundraising Professional is considered an asset

**Why Work for Boyle?**
- All work done positively impacts the community and its members
- Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness support
- Employee activities and events throughout the year
- Various training initiatives, and development opportunities

Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life. Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients.Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly by using preferred pronouns. We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us.The health and safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance to our organization. Per Boyle Street's COVID-19 policy, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the third booster dose. Proof of full vaccination by means of immunization records from AHS, letter from a physician, or other health care provider is required prior to starting with BSCS.- Boyle Street Community Services aims to foster a work environment that is rich with Indigenous culture, teachings, ceremonies, and activities
- as a reflection of the communities we serve and the land we reside upon.