Director of Philanthropy

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . May 2, 2024

Description

Director of Philanthropy – Shelter Movers (Toronto)

About Shelter Movers

Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charity providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people (primarily women and children) as they transition to a life free of violence. Since 2016, we have completed over 7,000 moves.

Working at Shelter Movers means creating a meaningful impact for families experiencing abuse. It also means showing allyship and playing a tangible role in breaking the cycle of gender-based violence. We are growing and looking for compassionate and highly skilled people to join our team.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Philanthropy is an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team. Providing mentorship and guidance to a team of fundraisers across the country, the incumbent will also be responsible for carefully maintaining their own portfolio of donors.

We are looking for a results-driven individual who will help grow our current base of supporters to scale our operations; someone who is ready to take the next step in their career where they can have tremendous impact in an organization with a wealth of untapped potential.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year, national fundraising strategy
Establish strong relationships and collaborate with Chapter Directors to support their provincial fundraising targets
Provide guidance and mentorship while building a strong foundation of best practices in fundraising amongst the team
Achieve annual goals through identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding corporate, foundation, and individual gifts
Prepare regular reports on progress, challenges & opportunities
Play an active role in National prospect research and pipeline development

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English are required; bi-lingual in french is an asset
At least 5 years of proven success in a charitable fundraising environment and experience managing direct reports
Experience soliciting gifts in the six and seven-figure range
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven success in relationship building and the ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization
Familiarity with Google Workspace, MailChimp, Canva, CanadaHelps, Zoom and donor management software is a plus
Familiarity with Google Workspace, MailChimp, Canva, CanadaHelps, Zoom and donor management software is a plus
Understanding and/or interest in gender based violence, including anti-racist, anti-oppressive frameworks and intersectionality of challenges faced by women and particularly survivors of abuse
Flexible, results and detail-oriented
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth

Additional considerations

Job Type: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: $95,000-105,000 per year
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Type: Day-to-day work is completed remotely, with travel between Toronto and South Western Ontario regularly
Travel across Canada may be required occasionally

Perks at Shelter Movers:

● Health/dental benefits

● Employee Assistance Program

● Maternity top-up

● Discounted GoodLife fitness membership plus waived enrolment fees

Please apply through the Apply Now button. Emailed applications will not be considered.

Note that the selected candidate will be subject to successful completion of a criminal background check and reference check.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Shelter Movers is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds without regard to age, colour, race, sex, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family or parental status, genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability. We provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact hr@sheltermovers.com

Compensation

$95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

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