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About the Role
The Director of Development holds a senior management position responsible for developing a strategic and relationship-driven fund development plan, focusing on building long-term, sustainable revenue streams from major gift donors. This role oversees the development department, supervises staff, and executes an integrated fundraising strategy to build resilience in the organization's donor base and funding streams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive and strategic fund development plan aligned with organizational priorities and growth objectives.
- Lead the fundraising planning process, establishing annual goals, priorities, performance metrics, and revenue targets.
- Identify sustainable donor pipeline development through emerging charitable opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
- Provide insights and recommendations about fundraising to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.
- Manage the Development Department, ensuring efficient functioning and implementing fundraising systems, policies, and procedures.
- Oversee Development staff and conduct annual performance reviews.
- Provide regular revenue reports to the Executive Director.
- Prepare and oversee the annual development budget.
- Ensure the overall health of the database and donor processing.
- Foster a collaborative and equitable work environment within the Development team.
- Lead donor stewardship initiatives and build relationships with major gift donors.
- Develop strategic donor relations and stewardship plans for staff.
- Provide direction for annual giving appeals, including email, direct mail, and broad solicitation campaigns.
- Oversee the legacy donation program and prospect for new donors.
- Represent the CCPA at public events to maximize external relations and fundraising objectives.
- Plan and support donor engagement events and secure sponsorships.
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree with 7 – 10 years of progressive fundraising experience, including demonstrated success securing and stewarding major gifts.
- Experience using donor management systems and fundraising databases.
- Demonstrated capacity to develop fundraising plans, establish measurable objectives, and achieve ambitious revenue targets.
- Proven experience engaging donors of all ages and from different backgrounds.
- Leadership experience within a growing organization.
- Expertise in strategic and goal-oriented team management, administration, operations, and financial management.
- Proven record within an advocacy organization.
- Knowledge and commitment to the CCPA’s vision and social justice objectives.
- Exceptional capacity for managing and leading a diverse team in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated skills and experience to think strategically and research future industry trends.
- Excellent judgment, integrity, and discretion.
- Demonstrated skills to provide sound direction and advice on complex issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and public speaking skills in English.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Demonstrated professional development activity, including engagement in AFP, CCAE, CAGP, and other national organizations.
Skills
- Fundraising
- Major gift fundraising
- Donor stewardship
- Strategic planning
- Team management
- Administration
- Operations management
- Financial management
- Project management
- Strategic thinking
- Communication
- Presentation skills
- Public speaking
- Donor management systems
- Fundraising databases
- French language skills (asset)
Location
- Greater Toronto Area (preferred)
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior management
- 7-10 years of progressive fundraising experience
Education Level
- Post-secondary degree
Salary/Compensations
- $111,017 to $120,877
About the Company
- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) is Canada’s leading progressive research institute dedicated to developing and promoting public policies that advance social, economic, and environmental justice.
- The CCPA has a strong commitment to evidence-based research and advocacy.
- The CCPA plays a crucial role in shaping public discourse and influencing policy decisions at all levels of government.
Equal Opportunity
- The CCPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- We especially encourage applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and women.