Director Fund Development - Hamilton, Canada - BGC Hamilton-Halton

BGC Hamilton-Halton

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are:

A leading provider of quality programs for children and youth, offering experiences that are affordable and accessible with a focus on learning and skill development.

Who we are looking for:

A dynamic individual to lead our fund development team. An experienced and successful fundraising professional, with knowledge of the non-profit sector and a passion for helping kids.

A person who is excited about building sustainable funding for our Club and creating a multi-year, fundraising strategy, for our organization.

What will you be doing as the Director Fund Development:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director Fund Development oversees and leads the development and implementation of BGCHH fundraising strategy. Creates, develops and delivers a fundraising program that includes major gifts, annual funds, corporate sponsorships, public and private grants, events and annual and planned giving.
Supervises the Fundraising / Communications Coordinator and directs the daily activities of the fundraising, advancement team.
Creates and delivers a phased, multiyear strategy and implements an individual giving program through direct mail, online donations, monthly giving, thirdparty, and individual major gifts.
Provides strategic and operational direction to fundraising planning, identification of potential sources for external funding (e.g. government, foundations, corporations).
Leads donation campaigns throughout the year. Develops and implements a corporate giving program and Stewardship / Fundraising plan.
Develops and implements a donor recognition and cultivation program.
Manages and fosters a relationship with donors and implements a process with key donors.

What skills and experience you have:

Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles and Fundraising experience;
Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity;
Understanding of advanced fund development, planning and regulatory issues;
Post secondary education in areas such as Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, with at least three years of progressively responsible management and leadership experience in a not for profit organization;
Strong marketing and public relations experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies;
Financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting, and resource development;
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills;
Current First Aid /CPR Certificate level C and must present an acceptable background/police Vulnerable Sector check