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The Children’s Cottage Society is a charitable agency established in Calgary in 1986. The Society’s mission is “Building strong children and safe nurturing families through prevention programs and support services.” We are looking to hire a Director of Development with a passion towards raising funds and awareness to support vulnerable children and families.  This position will have three areas of focus. The successful candidate will have a hands on role with the Society’s 23.5 million dollar Caring Together Campaign, a supportive and strategic role within the Society’s 1.6 million dollar annual fundraising campaign, and a strategic and supportive role in the Society’s communication strategies and requirements.In this position you will report to the Chief Executive Officer and have three direct reports: a Fund Development Coordinator, a Communications Coordinator, and a Development Assistant. QUALIFICATIONS:Post-secondary education in a relevant area.Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in fundraising with a track record of success. A strong knowledge base in communications strategies and platforms. Capital Campaign experience or knowledge would be highly valued.5 years of experience in leadership and management of staff.AFP membership and CFRE designation is considered an asset. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Experienced in conducting capital campaigns, operational campaigns, major gifts, and donor stewardship.Knowledgeable of the Calgary philanthropic environment.Demonstrated experience in producing fundraising materials.Demonstrated knowledge of public and media relations. Experience with Fundraising Software (Raiser’s Edge).Superior verbal and written communications skills.Experience in developing and managing budgets. Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities.KEY OUTCOMES:Annual Fundraising Goals are achievedCaring Together Campaign and communication goals are achievedAll donors and funders are recognized and honouredEthical fundraising practices are followedCommunications to the community and internally are well developed and actively implemented.RESPONSIBILITIES:                          Support and oversee the fund development department to implement and manage a $1.6 million annual fundraising budget and an annual capital fundraising budget. Manage and research donor prospect lists, prepare materials and provide support to staff, board members, and volunteers for solicitations. Ensure there is a strategy for grant applications. Participate in grant writing.Ensure that the Society has and delivers on an annual and effective signature event.Ensure that individual, corporate, foundation, and club and group campaigns are planned and executed. Provide analysis on fundraising and communications goals monthly to the CEO and quarterly to the Board of Directors. Oversee responsible tracking and acknowledgement processes of all fundraising gifts. Ensures that there is a communications strategy and work plan for all Children’s Cottage programs, fund raising and agency communications requirements.Be adept at public speaking and engaging the interest and support of donors and volunteers in the Society and its fundraising and communications activity. Acts a spokesperson for the Society as required at events and media opportunities. Participates in and provides leadership toward a $23.5 million dollar Capital Campaign which is in progress.Participates in the development of and execution of ongoing campaign communications.Leads cultivation, fund raising, and recognition events.Manages and support campaign volunteers/ambassadors.Ensures that all donor recognition process are coordinated and communicated.Participate in public speaking. Work toward engaging the interest and support of donors and volunteers in the Society and its fundraising and communications activity. Acts a spokesperson for the Society as required at events and media opportunities. Develop and implement an ongoing major gifts program.Please send a cover letter, resume and salary expectations quoting Competition #DD2021 to Careers: [email protected]Application Deadline: Until successful candidate is recruited we appreciate the interest of all applicants however will only contact those invited for an interview.For more information about the Children’s Cottage, please visit: www.childrenscottage.ab.ca

 Planned Giving AssociateShawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders. We offer a competitive compensation package and a nurturing, family-friendly workplace. This position offers a salary range of $72,000 to $84,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity.  Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.  JOB DESCRIPTION PLANNED GIVING ASSOCIATE Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Advancement & Community Engagement, the Planned Giving Associate is responsible for helping to ensure the success of Shawnigan Lake School’s fundraising and development program.The Planned Giving Associate will be responsible for advancing the mission of Shawnigan Lake School by fostering strong relationships with friends, and donors, and will generate philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations by managing a portfolio of key legacy donors and prospects.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Manages a portfolio of planned giving prospects through the donor cycle utilizing principles of relationship management and personally conducts a predetermined number of one-on-one visits with prospects on a yearly basis to secure donors and funds; Assists in the development and implementation of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for planned giving prospects in adherence with “best call strategies”. This involves personally soliciting prospects for planned gifts (both outright and deferred), as well as providing the strategy and support for others on the Advancement team to solicit prospects to maximize the opportunities for fundraising success; Works in collaboration with the Advancement team to set goals and develop plans; Works with the Advancement team to prepare and update planned giving materials including brochures, websites, and forms; Moves top prospects through the donor cycle by managing them in coordination with the school's leadership team and selected volunteers. This involves preparation of strategies and briefing notes for calls and completion of call follow-up; Works closely with other areas of Advancement to develop donor relations plans and to maximize major and leadership planned gift opportunities; Develops and executes strategic plans for engaging planned giving donors and prospects through visits, calls and events to achieve the highest level of support from all donors through confirmed estate gifts and current or deferred complex types of gifts; Provides a timely, thoughtful and professional response to all planned giving inquiries received by phone, direct mail, emails, and surveys. Develops follow-up plans, implements relationship management strategies and timetables for both planned gift prospects and donors; Assists in other duties as required in furthering the goals of the Advancement team.   Community Relationships Ensures that all donors in the portfolio are recognized according to the school’s donor recognition vehicles.   Administration, and Technology Ensures timely and accurate maintenance of all gifts, solicitations and donor information in Raiser’s Edge database including tracking and fulfillment of pledges, donor recognition activities, and receipting and timely acknowledgement.      REQUIREMENTS University degree or College diploma in business or equivalent planned giving experience; Minimum 5 years of extensive relationship building experience in a fundraising environment; Experience in building a planned giving program; Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; Excellent writing, research, communications, and presentation skills; Strong knowledge of Raiser’s Edge fundraising database; Strategic thinker, attention to detail, and strong program management skills; Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Shawnigan Lake School; Member of CFRE and/or CAGP considered an asset.  NEXT STEPS To apply, please send a resume and cover letter specifically expressing your interest in working at Shawnigan, to the attention of Mike Wolfe, Executive Director, Advancement & Community Engagement via email at [email protected]. We ask you to please provide references at the shortlist stage of the recruitment process. Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Position closes when filled.

Home Careers @ Guelph Current Opportunities Director, Ontario Veterinary College Advancement Director, Ontario Veterinary College Advancement Forbes Ranks U of G Among Canada's Top Employers Professional and Managerial Group Director, Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Advancement Alumni Affairs and Development Hiring #: 2024-0181 Please read the Application Instructions before applying At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. The Director of Ontario Veterinary College Advancement has accountability for alumni engagement, annual, major, principal and planned gift fundraising for the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Reporting jointly to the Associate Vice-President (Advancement) and the Dean, OVC, the Director is the most senior advancement position in the College and is responsible for guiding the OVC Advancement team toward an annual target of $10 million in sustained fundraising revenue. In partnership with the OVC Dean, members of the executive team, and other key members of the College, the Director promotes and supports OVC’s strategic priorities and enhances its reputation as a world-class veterinary college. The incumbent provides advancement expertise, strategic advice/support and introduction of top donors and prospects to the Dean and senior administrators in OVC, the President, Vice-Presidents and AVPs. The incumbent provides leadership and guidance to a small advancement team of direct reports while also partnering with the Director, OVC Pet Trust to coordinate advancement activities within the Pet Trust portfolio. In keeping with the University’s commitment to support a community of wellness for its employees, successful applicants are eligible to request a flexible work arrangement. An important area of growth for the team is in building an inclusive, equitable and diverse team reflected throughout the organization. Following the lead of our unit’s Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee, we recognize we have more work to do in this area and are committed to the journey of learning, growing and improving. Applicants who identify as belonging to an equity seeking group are encouraged to apply. The Director is responsible for several key functions related to advancement at the University of Guelph. In particular, the Director: Models the values of respect, integrity, appreciation, forward focus, and empowerment. Leads and implements OVC advancement strategy, ensuring alignment of advancement activities with College strategic goals and objectives, in concert with the Director of OVC Marketing and Communication and the Manager of OVC Pet Trust. Directs recruitment, training, goal-setting, coaching and evaluation of all advancement staff within the college. Deploys team resources as needed to meet the needs of this portfolio, as well as all principal, major, and planned gifts. Serves as a principal and major gift fundraiser for the College including their own fundraising accountabilities, providing oversight and strategic direction toward the fundraising goal to successively build to a sustained $20-million per year. Provides oversight of all solicitation of gifts of $1-million or greater within the College. Manages all prospect and donor activity to ensure donors are being identified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded, as well as overseeing and monitoring gift planning initiatives. Develops strategies and plans to enhance alumni engagement to cultivate and build lifelong relationships between the College and its expanding alumni base including outreach strategies for events, volunteer management, Develops and implements an overall strategy, annual and multi-year plans accommodating alumni engagement, annual, major, principal and planned giving objectives and activities through a wide array of programming. Plans correspondence with alumni and donors on behalf of the College. This includes managing alumni and donor concerns/complaints with tact and authority of OVC. Experience, skills and qualifications: The preferred candidate will have: Undergraduate degree along with at least 6 years of relevant experience; a Certified Fund Raising Executive designation is considered an asset; Demonstrated progressive experience in fundraising, with a proven track record of success securing principal and major ($1M+) gifts from a variety of stakeholders. Fundraising experience in a University or public sector environment or a comparable setting with complex organizational structures is considered an asset; Experience leading and managing team members, volunteers and advising senior administrators; Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and creatively in a dynamic high-pressure work environment, exercising tact, diplomacy, discretion and good judgment; Proficient in business management and development, including budget planning and analysis; Capacity to build consensus and influence direction and priorities; Knowledge of business community, and related issues and challenges (knowledge of veterinary field an asset); Strategic planning, people management and administrative skills to lead an advancement team ensuring fundraisers and other team members have both individual and group success; Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with diverse groups of people, including donors and prospects, senior administration, colleagues, alumni; ability to anticipate, identify and respond to needs and interests of varied audiences; Proven ability to lead groups towards completion of long-term goals in dynamic environments; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Experience managing the personnel and resource requirements of competing projects and shifting between projects. For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Meredith Wilson, Talent Acquisition Consultant, at [email protected] Position Number 640-001 Classification P09* Professional/Managerial Salary Bands *Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. 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