AddressThe Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is a community-based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children, youth and their families. Our work focuses on child and youth development – supporting, advocating, and empowering children, youth and families. Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, youth, their families, our staff and our community. We believe in “Helping Kids Shine”.
Position Summary:
The Manager of Development & Communications is a member of the FVCDC's Leadership Team and is responsible for the overall management of the Centre's fundraising & communications. This includes the development and implementation of an effective fundraising program, marketing communication, administration of fundraising tools and information, and engagement of donors, members, Board and staff committees, and volunteers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Development Planning and Fundraising
- Work with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to ensure the development and execution of the agency's short- and long-term fundraising plans.
- Research, develop and execute strategies and tactics for fundraising through major gifts, endowments, grants, service clubs, events, corporate support, planned giving, and other methods as appropriate.
- Ensure recognition and reporting requirements are met for all fundraising initiatives.
- Attend Board, committee and staff/leadership meetings to gather input and report on outcomes.
- Liaise with and participate in relevant associations and organizations to remain current in the field.
- Maintain an awareness of current fundraising programs, practices, trends, and potential supporters.
- Lead and organize the planning and execution of fundraising events like our annual golf tournament, including securing sponsorships and mobilizing staff and external volunteers.
- Develop and manage the Centre's donors and funders database.
- Develop and supervise students.
Public Relations & Communications
- Develop, implement, and monitor donor, member and volunteer communication & engagement programs including utilizing newsletters, the Centre's website and social media.
- Work with the Executive Director to create awareness, educate, inform, and promote a strong positive profile of the Centre both internally and externally and promoting the mission of the Centre in the community.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- University degree or diploma in business, marketing, public relations, or fundraising. CFRE designation preferred.
- Sound knowledge and a minimum of five to seven years' experience in a range of fundraising, event planning and marketing activities in a not-for-profit environment.
- Experience and success in obtaining major gifts, endowments, and corporate support, and in implementing planned giving campaigns.
- Proven ability in identification of prospects, cultivation and solicitation of donors, and proposal development.
- Knowledge of the current tax law, as it relates to charitable giving and understanding of non-profit regulations and compliance issues.
- High standards of integrity, ethics, judgement and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational, time management and relationship skills.
- Ability to think strategically and act collaboratively to achieve results.
- Excellent networking and interpersonal skills, including the ability to encourage and engage donors, members, volunteers, and staff.
- Self-motivated, creative, energetic, and entrepreneurial.
Benefits
Annual salary: $80,000.
Work format: Hybrid.
Vacation: Four weeks and one-week holiday closure (over Christmas and New Year's).
Why Join FVCDC?
- Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, vision, and municipal pension plan.
- Flexible work schedule.
- On-site parking.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development funds and time along with many learning opportunities within the organization.
- Opportunity to grow your career and skills by working in a fast growing organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.
- Opportunity to make a difference every single day to help kids and families reach their full potential.
Working Conditions
The Manager of Development and Communications is a full-time (1.0 FTE) or part-time (0.8 FTE) position based in Abbotsford with hybrid work options, within a strong value-based organizational culture. FVCDC is a flexible, supportive employer that invests in the mental health, wellbeing, and professional development of our staff. This position requires a high level of team collaboration alongside autonomy.
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
FVCDC envisions a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
“We are dedicated to strengthening the well-being, growth and participation of children, youth and their families through innovative evidence-based Child Development services.”
Application deadline: We are accepting rolling applications until the position is filled.
Check status of the search process here: https://www.gerardsearch.com/searches.html
