Job Description
North York Harvest has an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to complement our staff during a one-year maternity leave and to provide strong leadership and management for our philanthropic program. We seek a highly effective individual who is ideally passionate about food banking, food security and social justice issues.
A key member of North York Harvest’s leadership team, the Director of Development plays a lead role in implementing, managing, and planning strategic direction for resource development that enables the organization to deliver on its mission in the community.
Directly accountable for achieving organizational targets, the candidate will lead a team of fundraising professionals and oversee all areas of philanthropy, fundraising, food-raising, marketing and communications.
Ideally the position will start in mid-September, with a 4 week training period.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: the Executive Director
Direct Reports: Communications Manager, Development Associates, Donor Database Assistant, Data Processing Assistant and Fundraising Assistant
Key Accountabilities
Executes the implementation, development and some planning of a comprehensive fund development and philanthropic program (including major gifts, annual campaign, events, grants) with major growth targets
Increases donor engagement and giving through appropriate research, identification, cultivation, marketing, solicitation, and proposal preparation
Oversees the implementation and development of strategies and initiatives aimed towards securing new and increased giving of funds and food from community groups, corporations and schools, from large-scale food drives, and the food industry
Cultivates, solicits, recognizes and stewards donors in accordance with best fundraising practices
Develops organizational revenue budget and contributes to the development of overall organizational budget, and reports monthly and quarterly on progress
Oversees the production of highly effective communications materials
Oversees the implementation and development of creative communications and media plans to support North York Harvest initiatives, and enables fresh and creative modes of donor outreach through multiple channels
Contributes to a supportive and inclusive staff and volunteer team that works together efficiently, effectively and respectfully
Manages and reports on prospects, donors and fund development using the Raiser’s Edge, with administrative support for data entry and processing
Works with all staff, board, committees and volunteers to foster a culture of philanthropy
Presents to the Board on progress regularly
Desired Skills & Experience
University or college degree in fund development, public relations, communications or related field, or equivalent combination of related work experience and education
A minimum of 5 years fundraising experience with proven track record in annual appeals, major gifts and grant writing
Demonstrated leadership experience working in a high performance, team environment, including experience managing fundraising professionals in a supportive manner and supporting high-profile volunteers
Membership with AFP and CFRE designation or commitment to working towards it – are a definite advantage
Demonstrated knowledge of effective fund development strategies and process
Solid grasp of current trends in the field of philanthropy, including online giving and social media
Completely at ease with Raiser’s Edge donor software or equivalent fundraising management system
Exposure to food banks, non-profit organizations or food industry sector a definite plus
Interest in and knowledge of hunger and poverty issues
Stellar communicator in the English language: written and spoken, with strong presentation skills
Superlative interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively serve a broad variety of internal and external clients
High level of computer proficiency
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Adept at time management, planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking and follow-through
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