Director of Fundraising

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, and in collaboration with the leadership team, the Director of Fundraising & Engagement is responsible for leading the agency’s planning, delivery and evaluation of initiatives to support the long-term financial viability of SHARE’s operations and our commitment to a leadership role within the community.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Develops and implements a fundraising strategy for the TriCities Foundry Youth Hub, that includes both capital and operational support.
- Develops and implements a multi-year strategic philanthropy plan for SHARE to support the agency’s capacity to achieve our priorities
- Builds and maintains systems to enhance SHARE’s fundraising capacity, including possibly establishing a Charitable Foundation, a legacy giving program, a corporate giving program, a securities strategy, a donor stewardship program, etc.
- Builds and maintains systems to enhance SHARE’s community engagement, partnerships and leadership, including through a corporate engagement plan, annual events plan, communication and branding strategy, and social media plan
- Provides leadership, direction and oversight to the Community Engagement Team, including direct supervision of the Manager of Community Engagement. Manages any labour relations issues related to hiring, performance appraisal, discipline, etc.
- Provides leadership, direction and oversight of SHARE’s annual fundraising activities
- Cooperates with the Senior Leadership Team in: operationalizing strategic priorities; compliance with all standards and policies; budget oversight and management; and collaboration with community stakeholders
- Collaborates with SHARE’s Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the organizational vision is reflected in operations and systems that subscribe to the strategic direction of the organization as set by the Board of Directors and the CEO
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and developments in fundraising, charitable giving, communications/marketing/branding, financial investment, and related fields
- Proposes and implements new initiatives; develops and implements action plans; conducts evaluations; and ensures that reports on all initiatives are delivered within the timelines required
- Strives to continue the tradition of SHARE’s service excellence and inspires staff while leading by example

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Bachelor’s or a Master’s in a related discipline (equivalent work experience and training may be considered in the absence of post-secondary education).
- Certification as a fundraising professional is an asset.
- Will have at least 10 years of relevant work experience in areas of financial management, charitable operations, communications/marketing and/or fundraising.
- Demonstrate knowledge of day-to-day fundraising strategies, approaches, donations management, tracking and evaluation.
- Expertise in investment strategies and wealth management is an asset.
- Demonstrated successes in community building and partnerships.
- Knowledge of marketing, branding and communication best practices and platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and to build and manage relationships.

**Compensation**
- Salary commensurate with experience; current annual salary starting at $120,000.
- Benefits include 100% employer paid health and other benefits, including: life, long-term disability and extended health and dental;
four (4) weeks annual vacation; enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan.

**Our organization**

SHARE is an accredited non-profit, independent, community-based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities. SHARE Family & Community Services exists to Connect, Engage, and Strengthen Individuals and Families.

43 Housing Society is the sister society to SHARE. Under 43 Housing we own and operate 388 units (across six different sites) of affordable housing, primarily for seniors, adults with disabilities and families. 43 Housing’s vision is a community where every individual has a right to housing, and that right is achieved. To achieve this vision, 43 Housing partners with all levels of government, for-profit developers, non-profit organizations and professionals in the field to maintain and grow our affordable housing portfolio.

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