Nellie’s is currently looking to hire a Development Officer to strengthen our development team. The incumbent must be organized, enthusiastic, adaptable, detail oriented, a strong collaborator, able to work in an open concept office environment, and have a strong interest in fundraising for marginalized women.

Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. This position is open to all women*. Woman* signifies anyone who self-identifies as female, femme and/or woman. This includes transwomen, cisgender women, non-binary people who identify as femme or female presenting. Applications from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged.

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Director of Development, the incumbent is accountable for overseeing the planning, implementation and achievement of all Annual Giving campaigns, including direct mail solicitations and online giving. The incumbent is also responsible for developing fundraising opportunities (gifts up to $25,000 annually) from individual and family foundations and helping to grow corporate donors to support the agency’s strategic fund development priorities. The incumbent will also ensure effective stewardship takes place following a gift to maintain the donor’s involvement, interest and continued support.

Development Activities:

Advance the profile of Nellie’s to donors, prospects and the community to inspire ongoing commitment which will ensure necessary resources to meet the agency’s current and future needs.

Contribute to an annual fund development plan and budget for the organization

Participate in major gift revenue projections, forecasting and budget monitoring

Support and work closely with the Director Development to actively engage new prospects and build strategic moves for existing relationships with donors at all giving levels

Develop targeted solicitation strategies, customized proposals and grant submissions to secure gifts up to $25,000

Direct proactive research and participate in ongoing prospect identification, taking responsibility to acquire new corporate donors

Ensure that all gifts are received in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency and Nellie’s gift acceptance policies

Collaborate with the Fundraising Development Admin Worker to engage community and corporate partners who host fundraising events for Nellie’s

Help grow revenue generating third party fundraising initiatives

Donor Relations and Stewardship:

Connect with donors on a regular basis to share news, updates, Impact Reports, annual reports; provide customized correspondence and reports

Foster relationships with a diverse community of donors

Work within a “donor-Centered” framework, helping to advance a culture of philanthropy throughout the agency

Communications:

Working in conjunction with the Director of Development, and external consultants draft and ensure consistent messaging and quality in development and stakeholder communications, including customized Impact Reports and Twitter posts

Draft customized proposals and communications

Working in conjunction with the Fund Development Admin Worker schedule Tweets

Represent Nellie’s at select meetings and events to support fund development initiatives

Lead and/or participate in public speaking presentations and 1-on-1 stakeholders meetings

Required Criteria:

1. University degree or equivalent experience
2. Minimum 3 years fundraising experience
3. Demonstrated track record in cultivation and solicitation of gifts over $5,000
4. Demonstrated ability in proposal writing
5. Must possess the ability to think strategically and work independently in driving new initiatives or enhancing existing programs
6. Superior communication and interpersonal skills
7. Public speaking experience to small and midsize groups
8. Experience using social media tools (Twitter; Facebook etc.)

Advantageous Criteria:

1. Experience working in a social service organization
2. An understanding of working within an Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression framework
3. Demonstrated commitment to working with marginalized women
4. Knowledge of IMIS database
5. Working towards your CFRE an asset

 Application Process:

 Please send a resume and cover letter to fundraising@nellies.org by 11:59pm Friday, April 26, 2019. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Police Records Check for the vulnerable sector.

Interviews: Week of May 6^th, 2019

Start Date: June 3, 2019