Director of Development and Communications

**February 2025** **Director of Development and Communications** **Reports to: CEO** Direct Reports: Fundraising and Communications team (2) Compensation Range: $90,000 - $100,000 plus benefits and 4 weeks vacation Permanent Full-Time - 37.5 hours weekly Location: Hybrid In-office (Kitchener) 2-3 days weekly minimum. - __________________________________________ **WHO WE ARE.** Nutrition for Learning offers universally accessible, non-stigmatizing student nutrition programs to schools across Waterloo Region. These programs positively impact the physical, cognitive, behavioural, social, and academic needs of children and youth in our community. We are a registered charitable organization first established in 1997, and support nearly 175 student programs in all three school boards. (WRDSB -Waterloo Region District School Board, WCDSB -Waterloo Catholic District School Board and the French Language Public School Board). **OUR VISION.** A Waterloo Region where all students are nourished at school so they can learn, connect, participate and thrive. **THE MISSION.** In partnership with youth and educators, we continually strive to elevate the experience of universal food access at schools in ways that promote optimal wellbeing, healthy relationships, and food literacy. **WE BELIEVE.** - When students are nourished, their capacity to imagine, explore, and connect elevates. Every student deserves a fair shot by being well nourished during their school day. - No young person should feel stigmatized for accessing food at school. - Food is community. We nurture the idea that food can connect people and places. When students eat nutritious food together, mental, physical, and community health improves. - The unique perspectives of students are needed on our mission to improve universal access to food at schools. **THE COMPASS: OUR VALUES.** **Student-Centred.** We create opportunities to prioritize the voices and best interests of those we serve. We ensure that students have a "seat at the table" in creating a healthier future for young people in Waterloo Region. **Universal & Inclusive.** As a youth-serving organization committed to universally accessible programs, we ensure that diverse voices and views help shape our work. **Learning is Thriving.** We co-create environm?ents that nurture personal and professional expansion. We celebrate wins and challenges together, and strive to better ourselves through both. **Trust Leads to Growth.** We foster trust by believing the best in others. We strive to be the kinds of people that others have faith by leading with kindness and authenticity in all interactions. **Stewarding the future.** With long-term impact as our goal, we honour our donors, partners, and stakeholders by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible and accountable. - _________________________________________ **JOB DESCRIPTION.** **This Role Has Impact.** The **Director of Development & Communications**is a key partner in growing Nutrition for Learning's capacity and sustainability goals as food insecurity rises in Waterloo Region. You are values-centred, results-driven, and passionate about more equitable opportunities for young people. You are an experienced leader with demonstrated excellence in fundraising, including in-depth knowledge of and experience with all fundraising programs including major and planned giving, annual and monthly giving, grant writing, special events, campaigns, and more. You are confident in your ability hold Nutrition for Learning's current $3M+ revenue portfolio, and work with the CEO to lead the organization toward an increased operating budget during these capacity-building times. You are familiar with CRM/DMS systems and confident in your ability to implement and leverage software supports to increase donor engagement, stewardship and fundraising results. Further, you have marketing and communications leadership experience, and will confidently oversee the management of Nutrition for Learning's website, social platforms, digital marketing, creation of collateral and more. You are a born collaborator and partnership-builder, confident in your ability to present, speak and lead within the community. As a key player on a small team, you like collaborating with teammates, using your imagination, owning results, and exploring new strategies. You are outgoing, engaging, and influential. You like seeing projects through from start to finish. **Job Purpose**: - Lead the design, development and implementation of a refreshed fundraising strategy with the support of the fundraising team, including the refresh of collateral and resources. - Meet or exceed ambitious revenue and partnership targets. - Oversee story-telling and elevate the community's connection to and engagement with the N4L brand. - Lead the design, development and implementation of Nutrition for Learning's communications strategy with the support of Communications person