Director Marketing & Communications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Marketing & Communications oversees the organization's fundraising, marketing and communications and will identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities.

The position will be responsible for building a diversified funding and revenue portfolio and for creating and successfully completing the organization's fundraising campaigns and events throughout the year. As well, The Director will champion the development and promotion of a strong, cohesive, and effective brand identity; utilizing a communication plan to raise the profile of the charity and increase our image and awareness in the marketplace.

The incumbent will work closely with staff and volunteers to capitalize on the provincial and national campaigns along with the established sponsorships and with our long term partnerships such as LETR, Motionball, Wizards Foundation.

Reporting to the President & CEO you will spear head the collaboration work on the annual goals set forth by the various fund raising task forces, partnerships and organizing committees.

OVERALL JOB DUTIES

Strategy and Fundraising Planning

• Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve revenue targets across the range of revenue streams

• Oversee and enhance the rollout of provincial and national campaigns

• Oversee and orchestrate the Major Games fundraising plan (Provincial Games, School Championships, Team Ontario/National Games) per the annual growth targets and games calendar plan

• Solicit new corporate and third party events to generate new revenue

• Manage an effective fundraising team (and related volunteer committees) that delivers fundraising targets

Strategic Partnership Growth and Development

• Develop overarching objectives and strategies for current and future development opportunities for SOO

• Develop and activate a cohesive plan to attract new sponsors and partners to SOO collectively

• Proactively seek out opportunities to leverage existing partnerships to identify new opportunities and potential revenue streams

• Liaise with Special Olympics Canada to identify potential cross-promotion opportunities with national partners and national campaign strategy

• Recommend, establish, and implement a donor and sponsor recognition program

• Assist in the orchestration of the LETR fundraising plan per the annual LETR growth plan

• Represent the organization at events and press conferences.

Marketing & Communications

• Through the development of a unified branding plan, strive to polish the SOO, bringing professional credibility and sophistication, leading to new unparalleled revenue opportunities

• Provide leadership for brand and communications strategies to elevate the organization’s profile and support Special Olympics business development and fundraising efforts.

• Determine strategic communication campaigns to advance Special Olympics Ontario strategic goals, special projects and revenue campaigns

• Oversee consistent branding and messaging across all communication materials and platforms.

• Create and oversee production of marketing and promotional materials, ads (print and digital), newsletters, and reports, and maintain library of all

• Research and evaluate marketing and promotional opportunities for both SOO and LETR

• Manage content and all content-related projects, including writing, editing, and proofreading optimized content, including website(s), campaign materials, reports, email communications, video scripts, print and digital advertisements, stories, and donor materials

• Liaise with program staff to create compelling and impactful stories which will generate new donors, solicit new volunteers and recruit new athletes into the movement

• Utilize your talents and vision to revamp current initiatives such as: Special Olympics Annual Report, Law Enforcement Torch Run Year in Reviews, Provincial Sponsorship Appreciation Plans etcetera

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, or a related field, coupled with supplementary qualifications in fundraising, or a related discipline, would be beneficial.

• Relevant certifications or professional designations in Fundraising, such as CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive), or actively working towards the designation, is considered an asset.

• 5+ years of comprehensive experience and success in resource development (fundraising and marketing development).

• Excellent managerial skills and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities and achieve financial targets in a team environment.

• Positive track record in building and maintaining effective relationships with senior executives, donors, and staff.

• Proven success in raising funds through major gifts, annual giving, and special events.

• Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, collaboration, and partnerships.

• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation.

• Passion, personal alignment, and commitment to representing Special Olympics Ontario mission, vision, and values with enthusiasm, warmth and professionalism

• Direct knowledge of the target population we serve is an asset.

• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

• Strong work ethic and a positive team attitude.

• Advanced Microsoft skills

ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS ONTARIO

Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit every day around the world through the transformative power and joy of sport. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is tackling the inactivity, stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities face. Our work goes far beyond sports events, driving social change that enables full social participation for people with intellectual disabilities. In Ontario our approach is to deliver high-quality training and competition in an inclusive culture through our many sport programs, and with Unified Sports which allows for people with and without intellectual disabilities to play on the same field. We offer 17 plus Olympic-style individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competition opportunities for athletes ranging in age from 2 to 99! Today we have 26,000 athletes registered and some 12,000 volunteers and yet we have just begun.

FINAL WORD

We optimize our communication, collaboration and generally, the way we work in this new hybrid remote and office in-person standard. We offer flexible working hours, together we'll determine a schedule that fits your style and the requirements of your role.

We provide our employees with competitive compensation, great health benefits, and personal development planning. Our work is rooted in authenticity, courage, empathy, and simplicity. We use these values to create a culture that encourages success for the charity, pride in our outcomes and results, career progression, and impact to our investment – Special Olympics athletes.

Special Olympics Ontario is an equal opportunity employer. In fact, diversity is what drives our success – it’s at the core of how we hire, communicate, and work. Like our Mission and Purpose, we are inclusive to all, and combine our diverse backgrounds, skill sets and thinking to build the best experiences for our athletes, families and volunteers. We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us through this application via indeed with your accommodation needs. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All job applicants must declare their vaccination status in their job applications—whether they have been fully or partially vaccinated.

All candidates offered a position with Special Olympics Ontario, onward must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination as a condition of employment. Special Olympics Ontario will comply with its Human Rights obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation.

As part of the final recruitment process, the successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record check and provide an abstract driving record along with 3 employment references prior to any offer of employment.

We thank everyone for their expression of interest. We are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Fundraising and events: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON