Fundraising Relationship Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Heart & Stroke

Heart & Stroke

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are
At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery.

We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values:

champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.

To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website.

Who we need
Our bold, dynamic and passionate Development team, who has the honor of building and nurturing donor and volunteer relationships who raise funds to enable the Foundation to deliver its critical mission and reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke in Canada, is looking for a full time permanent Fundraising Relationship Specialist (VIP) to join the team

Reporting to the Senior Fundraising Relationship Manager, GTA, the Fundraising Relationship Specialist (VIP) will lead the effective delivery of the Heart and Stroke's fundraising initiatives through the coordinated efforts of volunteer resources.

In this role you will:

Promote Heart & Stroke's (H&S) mission, and invite others to become involved with our foundation in a way that is meaningful to them
Develop, maintain, engage, recognize and grow volunteer partnerships and community supporter relationships
Ensure full support and operation of H&S fundraising with excellence and in alignment with our organizational values
Steward and build relationships through active and ongoing engagement initiatives

A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required for this role as travel in and around the GTA will occasionally be required (mileage reimbursement provided).

This Hybrid role will work from a home office; however, may on occasion be required to attend meetings or collaboration sessions at our Toronto office.

How you will make an impact every day
Maximize fundraising initiatives through active stewardship and relationship management for the region

Create plans and implement all fundraising activities for Fundraise Your Way and VIP Ride for Heart Fundraising, ensuring they are fully supported, and operating to meet revenue goals and KPI's
Proactively approach and create initial contact with community members with the goal of inviting new support and participation
Maintain excellent relationships with established supporters and liaise with prospects to maximize all available opportunities for partnerships and revenue growth
Manage all promotion/communications plans and activities
Support and inspire fundraising organizers, participants and volunteers so they can be successful in their desire to support Heart & Stroke
Assist individuals including, but not limited to, all Ride VIP's Nationally, with online fundraising
Create plans to ensure regular engagement of key donors, organizers and stakeholders
Anticipate participant needs and proactively search for solutions to ensure participant expectations are met or exceeded
Monitor and adjust plans, real time, to influence fundraising and relationship outcomes
Build, manage and sustain the internal business relationships necessary to support achievement of fundraising goals
Identify and recommend new and current relationships that could serve the organization while ensuring continued growth and success of fundraising initiatives
Create an excellent experience and positive interaction for all who are involved with Heart & Stroke
Support the implementation and execution of new regional and national initiatives

Volunteer relationships, engagement, and management

Recruit, develop, train and work alongside an appropriate mix of regional volunteers to support fundraising activities
Lead, manage, set priorities as well as determine development and training needs of volunteers to strengthen volunteer structures including meetings, volunteer recognition and stewardship

Plan and initiate promotional activities that supports and enhances H&S's community presence

Attend and actively participate in local networking, community, and healthrelated events
Identify mission opportunities to engage donors
Deliver a variety of presentations to workplaces, community groups and stewardship events

What you bring

Educational Requirements

Postsecondary education
CFRE certification and involvement in a professional association is an asset

Work Experience

34 years of related experience in fundraising, sales and relationship management
Volunteer engagement and experience working with diverse communities
Experience and comfort developing new relationships and fundraising opportunities
Event planning, coordination and/or project management experience would be an asset

Skills