Our client is a national non profit organization and we’re on the lookout for a fundraising and donor relations professional to be a strategic leader who’s strength is relationship building.
We’re searching for someone driven by passion, eager to take on challenges, and committed to making a difference. If you thrive on innovation, enjoy working on your own terms, and embrace responsibility, this opportunity is for you!
As part of the team, you’ll play a vital role in advancing our clients’ mission and expanding their reach within the community. Your ability to inspire and motivate top-tier volunteers and cultivate lasting relationships will be essential. With 7+ years of experience in sales, business development, or senior-level fund development leadership, we value your expertise and dedication.
About the role
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. The Fundraising & Volunteer Engagement Director works with our highest tier of volunteers (C-Suite, VPs, Senior Executives) to grow the revenue and impact of the organization. As a natural relationship builder, you will advance our mission, increase volunteer engagement, collaborate with regional staff, enhance community outreach, and maximize ethical revenue generation. You will spend over 50% of your time out of the office, educating and informing the community about different cancers and connecting people to our programs and services.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an annual volunteer operational plan to expand organizational impact
- Directly develops and manages a portfolio of prospects and actively participates in the cultivation and acquisition of executive level fundraisers.
- Identify, recruit and engage high level volunteer ambassadors.
- Cultivate volunteers over time through a personalized journey – and support the cultivation of new board members.
- Develop new partner opportunities to directly grow Campaign support
- Apply fundraising skills and strategies to strengthen participant relationships and grow fundraising programs
- Creating positive and enduring relationships across revenue streams (Major Gifts, Corporate Philanthropy).
- Discuss and educate corporations, vendors, potential sponsors, potential fundraising participants and volunteers about our organization’s education and support programs.
- Attend and participates in health education or public education sessions and conferences for staff and volunteers.
- Actively refers and connects members of the greater community to programs and services offered to support people affected.
- Ensure seamless collaboration with Regional Community Engagement Leads
- Integrate mission aspects into presentations demonstrating how participants and partners can support the organization’s mission
- Conduct mission moments at participant, partner and/or volunteer events
- Support medical and scientific research, for the purposes of understanding the causes of and developing cures and/or treatments for cancers.
Additional details
- As this role has a regional scope, the ideal candidate must reside within Toronto and GTA.
- This is a work-from-home position but requires regular attendance and support at in-person meetings and events in Toronto.
- Travel requirements are up to 4 weeks per year out-of-province.
- You are empowered to manage your time and ensure that you are meeting the requirements of your role.
Education, Experience and Competencies
- An Undergraduate degree is required for this position, or equivalent in experience
- 7+ years of experience in a senior level fund development role with a non profit organization or progressively responsible sales and business development experience in a service industry.
- Knowledge and skill in fundraising management with a proven track record of building fundraising success ideally in corporate development, major giving, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
- Proven success in senior volunteer recruitment, management and development.
- Highly collaborative and can positively influence people to attain goals.
- Superior interpersonal skills to connect, build and maintain a broad range of relationships.
- Excellent planning, fiscal management and analytical skills.
- Strong written, oral and public presentation skills.
AIP Connect believes in equal opportunity. Our recruitment consultants are committed to inclusive recruitment and selection practices and will not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Accessibility: If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.
