Description:
Are you passionate about small-shop fundraising? Are you invested in social justice? Then Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) wants to hear from YOU! We’re seeking a Manager, Fundraising Program to dream up, develop, and implement our first-ever centre-wide fundraising strategy. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to build a fundraising program from the ground-up, with a balance of both autonomous work and collaboration as you get to know the SWCHC landscape.
The Manager, Fundraising Program will work closely with senior leadership and program managers to develop a comprehensive long-term fundraising plan for our centre and put into place the foundational systems, policies, processes, and tools necessary to make it a reality. There’s an important cause at the heart of all we do: supporting our neighbours and community to enjoy the best possible health and well-being by providing low-barrier health and social services. Your work will help fill the gaps in our existing funding agreements, leading to the sustainability and growth of critical community supports.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior leadership and program managers to identify funding needs and opportunities.
- Conduct market research and analysis on fundraising opportunities, challenges, and recommended approaches.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year fundraising plan aligned with our organization’s Strategic Plan.
- Identify potential donors and funding sources and create strategies to approach and engage funders.
- Set fundraising targets for amounts to be raised each year.
- Develop policy to guide fundraising activities that align with SWCHC's mission and values.
- Create a donor relations/retention plan.
- Develop key marketing/fund development materials and donor communication templates.
- Strengthen external communication channels and content, including our quarterly community newsletter, social media and website
- Provide coaching and support to SWCHC leadership on building relationships with potential donors, investors and funders.
- Engage with the Board of Directors on the proposed fundraising strategy.
Qualifications
- Minimum five years in not-for-profit fundraising, including leadership experience and familiarity within the social service sector.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience and qualifications.
- CFRE designation is considered an asset.
- Proven ability to develop and implement a successful fundraising plan, including a proven track record of success in fund development, preferable in a non-profit organization.
- Strong knowledge of donor stewardship strategies
- Solid understanding of Canada Revenue Agency tax receipting requirements and guidelines.
- High proficiency in donor management software and relevant technology to facilitate the work.
- Highly developed people leadership and team-building skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and compelling cases for support.
- Experience and expertise in social media engagement strategies
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve fundraising goals.
- Familiarity with Ottawa’s Centretown West neighbourhood and connection to local community a significant asset.