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| Position Type: | Contract |
| Location: | Sarnia, ON |
| Date Posted: | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Experience: | 1 Year |
| Education: | College Diploma (2 years) |
Job Description
Position: Development Officer 1 year contract (40 hours/week)
Location: Preference for Jerry McCaw Family YMCA– 1015 Finch Drive, Sarnia ON, Chatham YMCA 101 Courthouse Ln, Chatham ON N7L 0B5 or St. Thomas- Elgin YMCA, 20 High Street St. Thomas N5R 5V2
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: Commensurate with experience $50,000-$58,000
Benefits:
Responsibilities:
Under the leadership of the Development Manager – Annual Giving, the development officer is responsible for implementing the annual giving strategy in select communities while building and sustaining a culture of philanthropy. You will lead community annual fundraising campaigns, and organize internal fundraising initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience:
Competencies:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
Want to know more about us, visit us at: https://www.ymcaswo.ca/
Location: Preference for Jerry McCaw Family YMCA– 1015 Finch Drive, Sarnia ON, Chatham YMCA 101 Courthouse Ln, Chatham ON N7L 0B5 or St. Thomas- Elgin YMCA, 20 High Street St. Thomas N5R 5V2
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: Commensurate with experience $50,000-$58,000
Benefits:
- A complimentary YMCA membership (family or personal) which encourages you to embrace the Y’s philosophy of health and well-being
- A discount on our Child Care and Camp programs
- This position has a hybrid work setting
Responsibilities:
Under the leadership of the Development Manager – Annual Giving, the development officer is responsible for implementing the annual giving strategy in select communities while building and sustaining a culture of philanthropy. You will lead community annual fundraising campaigns, and organize internal fundraising initiatives.
- Cultivate relationships, solicit gifts, and provide excellent stewardship to donors
- Establish community fundraising and member engagement plans, goals and metrics
- increase YMCA financial resources through a comprehensive annual giving campaign in select communities
- Focus on donor acquisition and cultivation as a pipeline for giving while working closely with philanthropic partners in the YMCA
- Guide local communities with fundraising goals, while building plans to achieve success including, events, individual giving, sponsorship and community grants
- Manage local fundraising volunteer teams with annual campaigns
- Assess needs and explore new and creative methods to acquire and retain donors
Qualifications & Experience:
- Satisfactory Police Records Check
- University or College Degree in related field
- Development experience or equivalent; donor relations, community fundraising, volunteer management and corporate development
- Proficiency in MS Office applications is required; experience with pulling reports, registration management, input on event website creation and updates, marketing and communication materials regarding stewardship is an asset
- CRFE is an asset
Competencies:
- Ability to develop relationships quickly and easily
- Must be able to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Approaches all tasks and responsibilities from a customer service perspective
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; effective time management and ability to meet deadlines; ability to manage a flexible schedule
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have own vehicle or Reliable transportation to facilitate weekly travel between branches
- Knowledge of Revenue Canada rules around donation receipting and general Fund Development topics
- Submit resume to christina.harley@swo.ymca.ca
- Deadline for application is September 29, 2023
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
Want to know more about us, visit us at: https://www.ymcaswo.ca/
