Current Opportunities

Relationship Building:

•  Cultivate and steward relationships with individuals, corporate and foundation donors and partners,
• Recognize donors using a variety of tools;
• Promote and maintain local media contacts to recognize donors, sponsors, service clubs and other charitable organizations within the community;
• Identify and establish community partnerships that will result in support through sponsorships, promotion, in-kind support and/or donations;
• Build/enhance relationships with Service Clubs, 3^rd party event hosts and regional community groups;
• Be involved with community networks as appropriate to the role;
• Establish and maintain relationships with fundraising staff in other Ontario Children’s Treatment Centres and local fundraising organizations.

Pipeline Development, Prospect Identifications & Solicitation:

•  Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities, corporate sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of potential donors and funding sources.
• Lead efforts to secure major gifts by researching prospects, developing compelling proposals, and conducting effective solicitations, as assigned.

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship:

• Identify, grow and manage a portfolio of 100+ major gift prospects ($5,000+).
• Support a portfolio of third-party event donors, service clubs and third-party event holders.
• In collaboration with the CEO and other stakeholders to execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the organization's mission and goals.
• Build, maintain, and cultivate strong relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community stakeholders.
• Design, develop and implement strategies unique to each individual prospect or donor.

Special Events and Community Engagement:

• Function as the lead for the signature event portfolio, by coordinating and implementing fundraising activities, logistics and project management.
• Oversee and support volunteers, as needed.
• Work collaboratively with development team colleagues to build and oversee an integrated sponsorship strategy, setting and achieving ambitious goals and delivering an outstanding experience.
• Ensure effective donor and volunteer relationships including appropriate recognition, acknowledgement and reporting to cultivate relationships with our supporters and ensure the sustainability of events.
• Execute, and manage fundraising events, including the Signature Event (Superhero Run) and donor recognition activities.
• Responsible for cultivating, soliciting and stewarding sponsors.
• Provide outstanding customer service to all stakeholders to ensure a positive experience pre and post-events.
• Demonstrate timely responsiveness to internal and external partners and create strong alliances with key stakeholders.
• Work with the CEO to build profile within the community. 

Key Relationships: 

• The Director of Development is concerned with the effectiveness of all relationships and will collaborate with internal and external teams to execute strategies. The following are particularly significant to the position: 

External                                             

• Funders and donors  
• Community outreach
• Service Club members
• Centre Ambassadors 

Internal

•  CEO, and other senior leadership and management
• Senior Development Officer, Development Operations Coordinator
• Marketing & Communications Officer
• Employee Volunteers

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Non-profit Management, and/or Fundraising) or equivalent experience.
• CFRE certification and membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, ideally in the not-for-profit sector, with a proven track record of success in securing major gifts, grants, and sponsorships.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices in the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated leadership and team building
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate the organization's mission and funding needs to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, including donor cultivation and stewardship plans.
• Proficiency in using fundraising databases and software for donor management and reporting.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ethical and professional conduct, with a commitment to maintaining donor trust and confidentiality.
• CFRE considered an asset.

Why Join Us?

• We provide a total rewards package that supports your well-being, and supports and encourages continuous professional development and growth.
• Provide a competitive hiring range of $110,000 to $132,000 commensurate with experience.
• Participation in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (HOOPP) from day one of employment with us, we offer healthcare and dental benefits and access to the Employee and Family Assistance program.
  

We will be reviewing candidate submissions as they are received and move forward with interviews. Early submission is encouraged.

The Niagara Children’s Centre is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodation is available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to participate in a Criminal Background Check.