Director of Philanthropy National Office

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Summary

The Registered Charity BullyingCanada Inc. (BCI) is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to join our national team and drive fundraising revenue nationally through midlevel and major gifts fundraising.

Description

Founded in 2006 BullyingCanada is a free bilingual donorfunded 24/7/365 national support service that stands by bullied children and youth until we find a way to bring an end to their being bullied a process that typically takes between 2 weeks to a year. If you are looking to make a substantial impact on the lives of bullied youth now is the time to join our team at BCI.

We are looking for a missiondriven resultsoriented and experienced Director of Philanthropy who is passionate about finding new individual corporate and foundation donors to support BCI and taking individual corporate giving & foundation giving to the next level.

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with our Administration Manager and Executive Director to develop and execute shortterm and longterm development goals ensuring increased revenue yearoveryear.

Focus 100% on identifying and securing new donors for BullyingCanada including foundations individuals and grants. This role requires proactive outreach networking and research to discover new funding sources rather than relying on existing donors. If you excel at making new connections and sourcing fresh opportunities this position is for you.

Strengthen and expands revenue development opportunities with existing donors through cultivation and implementation of strategies.

Recruit new corporate and foundation donors and develops customized stewardship strategies.

Ensure all fundraising initiatives and donor cultivation is in keeping with relevant Foundation policies and practices.

Assist in recruiting engaging and retaining qualified employees to meet organization priorities

Provides weekly update (or as needed) reports on fund development status updates and goals to Administration Manager and/or Executive Director.

Develop prospect solicitation strategies and proposals.

Develop monitor and manage grant and foundation applications with the Administration Manager & the Executive Director.

Develop build and support relationships with current and potential funders including applications for funding stewardship agreements and reporting.

Write reports proposals and correspondence on issues related to grants and foundations.

Research and seek out new opportunities to apply for grants and foundations that will generate revenue for BullyingCanada.

Experience in leveraging AI tools to generate comprehensive reports and documents related to fundraising and fund development activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Skill Set

Demonstrate strong selfdiscipline and selfmotivation in a remote work environment managing tasks independently without constant supervision. Flexibility to step away from your desk for short periods ensuring timely return to maintain productivity and meet deadlines.

Postsecondary education in business or fundraising or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

Proven background in leading fundraising campaigns with revenue targets of $100k.

57 years of experience in a fundraising/management role in the notforprofit or charitable sectors

Proven ability to take initiative and carry projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects within tightly prescribed timelines

Superior communication abilities with a persuasive writing style and strong verbal skills in English with equally strong presentation and editing skills

The ability to convey compelling stories and messages that are tailored to unique stakeholder groups

Ability to manage multiple projects with various timelines and handle competing and changing priorities

Proactive problem solver solution oriented displays sound decisionmaking and judgment

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Demonstrate initiative resourcefulness and creativity

Excellent computer skills (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc.)

Experience with relational databases

Highly organized and detailoriented

High energy enthusiastic and passionate about fundraising

Assets :

Fluency in French; CFRE designation (or working towards)

Work Environment:

This is a commissionbased position (upon successful grant applications) with the potential of becoming a salarybased position after a 6month probation period. Please submit your commission percentage expectations in your cover letter within your application package as well as your salary expectations following the probation period.

FullyRemote Position:

FullTime (40 hours per week)

1 Year Contract with possible extension (NOTE: There is a 6month probation period)

Paid 1 hour lunch break

Employee Benefits (Drug Vision Medical EAP etc.) 100% coverage paid by the employer

Paid Day Off on your Birthday!

20 paid vacation days paid personal days paid sick days paid mental health days time off during Holiday Season

Monthly KCup Budget (We must keep everyone awake somehow!)

Ability to work flexible hours (Office Hours are MonThurs 85 Atlantic Off on Friday); some evening and weekend work may be required

Ability to travel if required (expenses to be reimbursed)

Valid drivers license is an asset not a requirement

Office Budget

Potential access to coworking space for a set number of hours per week/month if desired.

Please note: A Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Person Sector Criminal Reference Check must be completed if you are selected (at no cost to the employee).

Since this is a work from home role candidates must have access to:

stable High Speed Internet access

a workspace that supports confidentiality and minimizes distractions

BullyingCanada will supply you with:

a laptop

a VoIP Telephone (It is preferred that the telephone be connected directly to the router so an Ethernet cord will be supplied).

Please submit your commission percentage expectations in your cover letter within your application package as well as your salary expectations following the probation period Resume and References as well as three completed samples of your work with your application.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter and resume and other documents in PDF format. Please be sure to indicate the job title in the email subject: Director of Philanthropy to: You may also apply online:

NOTE: This position can be filled by an individual from anywhere within the country but office hours need to align with BullyingCanadas National Office based in the Maritimes using the Atlantic Time Zone (if an alternate time zone must be considered please address this in your cover letter when applying for the position).

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BullyingCanada is committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging.We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in as well as our national team.As an equal opportunity employer we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour Indigenous Peoples disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you please let us know (you may reach out by telephone:Ext.8687 or by email: ) or advise us when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

All employment opportunities are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.Within the first four months and every three years thereafter a Vulnerable Police Records Check isneeded.

BullyingCanada only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest however due to the volume of applications wegetwe can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.