Senior Manager: Major Gifts and Campaigns
Apply NowCompany: Ottawa Humane Society
Location: Ottawa, ON K1A 0A5
Description:
JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Manager: Major Gifts and Campaign is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the major and mid-level gift, corporate, legacy giving and capital campaign team, building out the OHS' associated programs and managing capital campaigns.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement, manage, monitor, and evaluate OHS programs for major and mid-level gifts, corporate, foundation and legacy giving
Determine short- and long-term tactics and strategies to achieve program and campaign strategic goals
Lead all aspects of OHS capital campaigns
Lead engagement with campaign cabinets, board members and other volunteer fundraisers to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift donors
Develop and implement customized philanthropic and giving plans for individual major donors, corporations and foundations
Develop and maintain relationships with OHS donors and prospective donors, including conducting in-depth prospect research and qualification
Ensure best practices and consistency to compose, review and edit major gift program and campaign communications materials
Meet or exceed annual fundraising targets, leading the department team to achieve annual performance metrics and financial targets, including own portfolio of individuals, corporations and foundations
Work closely with the OHS's leadership to understand and communicate strategic priorities
Prepare and deliver written and verbal presentations including media appearances
Ensure accuracy of all active donor files, including all related donor record administration, briefing notes, and contact reports
Develop, manage, and ensure adherence to department program budgets
Provide advice and assistance to other managers, directors, CEO, and OHS Board and committees as required
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of best practices and trends in fundraising and donor stewardship
Manage and coordinate department resources
Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
Lead and manage department staff including orientation, training, performance management, and daily supervision
Participate in supervision, evaluation, training, and other meetings as required
Hire, fire and discipline staff in consultation with Human Resources and Chief Development Officer
Manage and coordinate department resources
Be thoroughly familiar with and ensure adherence to pertinent legislation, regulations, contracts, guidelines, OHS mission, policies, procedures, plans and collective agreement
Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
Develop, implement, evaluate, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures within assigned functional areas
Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
Participate in professional development opportunities
Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required
May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of the Chief Development Officer
QUALIFICATIONS
Post-secondary school degree, diploma or certificate in a related field - fundraising preferred
A minimum of 5 years' management experience
A minimum of 5 years' fundraising experience developing customized donor relationship strategies to secure multi-year gifts and pledges, supporting best practices with data and reporting
MPNL or CFRE is an asset
Experience working with board and/or cabinet volunteers in fundraising efforts preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with CRM database, Raiser's Edge NXT preferred
Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employee may be required to work occasional evenings, holidays and weekends
Employment is conditional upon having and maintaining a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely
The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. The OHS offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the above qualifications, please apply via the Ottawa Humane Society Internal Careers Center by December 4th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Employees who have received formal discipline within the last 18 months will not be considered for this position. Notwithstanding this, such employees may submit an appeal in writing to the Manager, Human Resources along with their application within the application period. Please see the OHS Human Resources Policies and Procedures for further information.
Schedule:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Senior Manager: Major Gifts and Campaign is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the major and mid-level gift, corporate, legacy giving and capital campaign team, building out the OHS' associated programs and managing capital campaigns.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement, manage, monitor, and evaluate OHS programs for major and mid-level gifts, corporate, foundation and legacy giving
Determine short- and long-term tactics and strategies to achieve program and campaign strategic goals
Lead all aspects of OHS capital campaigns
Lead engagement with campaign cabinets, board members and other volunteer fundraisers to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift donors
Develop and implement customized philanthropic and giving plans for individual major donors, corporations and foundations
Develop and maintain relationships with OHS donors and prospective donors, including conducting in-depth prospect research and qualification
Ensure best practices and consistency to compose, review and edit major gift program and campaign communications materials
Meet or exceed annual fundraising targets, leading the department team to achieve annual performance metrics and financial targets, including own portfolio of individuals, corporations and foundations
Work closely with the OHS's leadership to understand and communicate strategic priorities
Prepare and deliver written and verbal presentations including media appearances
Ensure accuracy of all active donor files, including all related donor record administration, briefing notes, and contact reports
Develop, manage, and ensure adherence to department program budgets
Provide advice and assistance to other managers, directors, CEO, and OHS Board and committees as required
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of best practices and trends in fundraising and donor stewardship
Manage and coordinate department resources
Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
Lead and manage department staff including orientation, training, performance management, and daily supervision
Participate in supervision, evaluation, training, and other meetings as required
Hire, fire and discipline staff in consultation with Human Resources and Chief Development Officer
Manage and coordinate department resources
Be thoroughly familiar with and ensure adherence to pertinent legislation, regulations, contracts, guidelines, OHS mission, policies, procedures, plans and collective agreement
Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
Develop, implement, evaluate, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures within assigned functional areas
Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
Participate in professional development opportunities
Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required
May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of the Chief Development Officer
QUALIFICATIONS
Post-secondary school degree, diploma or certificate in a related field - fundraising preferred
A minimum of 5 years' management experience
A minimum of 5 years' fundraising experience developing customized donor relationship strategies to secure multi-year gifts and pledges, supporting best practices with data and reporting
MPNL or CFRE is an asset
Experience working with board and/or cabinet volunteers in fundraising efforts preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with CRM database, Raiser's Edge NXT preferred
Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employee may be required to work occasional evenings, holidays and weekends
Employment is conditional upon having and maintaining a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely
The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. The OHS offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the above qualifications, please apply via the Ottawa Humane Society Internal Careers Center by December 4th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Employees who have received formal discipline within the last 18 months will not be considered for this position. Notwithstanding this, such employees may submit an appeal in writing to the Manager, Human Resources along with their application within the application period. Please see the OHS Human Resources Policies and Procedures for further information.
Schedule:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm