As a senior management team member and reporting to the CEO, the Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of United Way of Thunder Bay’s fundraising and initiatives for major gifts, legacy giving and the annual fundraising campaign. This position works closely with the Communications and Marketing Firm and the CEO to plan and execute effective public relations, strategic communications and projects that build the United Way brand and strengthen relationships with key partners/constituents.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Work with CEO on the creation of a Resource Development Plan, aligned with the organizational strategy.
• Work with CEO, staff and volunteers to prepare long term plans for fundraising by setting objectives and directions for the success of the campaign, designing, analyzing, and revising the campaign structure if necessary to ensure ongoing effectiveness and taking into consideration past campaign data, general business, economic, demographic and social trends to achieve best resource development results.
• Develop and implement stewardship programs aimed at building deeper relationships with donors.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to maintain and grow major gift fundraising and the annual campaign.
• Collaborate with the Community Impact team to align donor interests with Community Impact strategies, products, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Campaign Team to ensure the CRM database and its components are implemented to meet fundraising, community engagement and volunteer management needs.
• Assure the recruitment, training and motivation of all volunteers and staff within the fundraising campaign.
• Lead and liaise with the CEO and the Communications and Marketing firm to secure advertising contracts with local media and in developing a campaign marketing plan, to design promotional material, and social media messaging for the campaign and community impact areas.
• Create and oversee the preparation and circulation of communications with volunteers and other staff regarding the campaign including all reports, training sessions, and other important internal communications.
• Oversee activities and evaluate Resource Development Staff.
• Provide guidance and support for interns, students and volunteers as required.
• Work with CEO and Finance Team in developing the campaign budget.
• Update skills regularly to enhance knowledge of resource development best practices.
• Acquire, maintain knowledge and use of the information management software system to fulfil responsibilities of position.

Other:

• Candidate must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Post secondary education in a related field and/or appropriate relevant experience is preferred.
• Advanced level knowledge of computerized systems and knowledge of working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is an asset.
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle are required.
• Candidate must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 upon acceptance of employment.
• Candidate must provide clear criminal records check upon acceptance of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thunder Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• fundraising: 3 years (preferred)
• Marketing: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-02

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