Development Director
Job No:
FOTF6
Location:
Alberta preferred
About Us
Consistently named a Best Christian workplace in Canada, Focus on the Family Canada is a forward-thinking and dynamic place to use your God-given talents and experience for making a difference in the lives of families across the country.
Are you passionate about helping and encouraging people, no matter their stage of life, to experience God's redeeming love and to seek God's design for family?
Do you believe such an important mission demands excellence and quality work, regardless of the task?
Do you desire to be part of a hardworking team where you are accountable to your teammates?
Along with working hard, do you enjoy serving in a relaxed and fun environment?
If you answered yes to each of these questions and feel called to be part of our team, please check out the opportunity below. For all positions, successful candidates must exhibit a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintain a courteous and Christ-like attitude in dealing with people and adhere to our Christian Foundations and Standards.
About The Role
Reporting to: Senior Vice President of Donor Development
Do you have a passion for the family? Has Focus on the Family made an impact in your own life? We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional who is engaging, an energetic self-starter, and relates well to others with sincerity and compassion. You would be responsible for effectively sharing the work and impact of Focus on the Family Canada to current and potential major donors in Alberta and Saskatchewan for the purpose of raising funds, expressing gratitude and demonstrating the impact of our work.
Your responsibilities as the Development Director will include:
- Establishing and building strong relationships with qualified donors in Alberta (primarily) and Saskatchewan through face-to-face meetings, phone calls and written communication. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and travel out of town at least 30 percent of the time.
- Equipping donors with a comprehensive understanding of Focus on the Family Canada through communication, resources and participation in ministry activities.
- Soliciting donations through face-to-face meetings and written requests (letters, proposals).
- Identifying and initiating contact with potential major donors, and integrating them into a financial partnership with Focus on the Family Canada.
- Providing appropriate donor recognition for all major gifts received.
- Assisting donors with any family-related help they may need from Focus on the Family Canada, and responding in a timely manner to requests from the donor.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor files.
- Participating in team meetings. (Weekly conference call; 3-4 meetings per year at the head office.)
As the ideal candidate, you have a post-secondary degree in fundraising, marketing, communications or business. (As an equivalent, at least eight years of relevant experience would be considered.) You have significant experience in fundraising, “soft-touch” sales, public relations, communications, marketing or one-on-one ministry. Three to five years of experience in a non-profit organization would be preferred. Knowledge of Focus on the Family's mission, vision and work would be an asset. Proven excellence in customer relations is required, along with an ongoing personal commitment to learning. CFRE designation would be considered an asset. Ownership of and willingness to use your own vehicle for business travel is required.
Success in this position is dependent upon strong oral and written communication skills. Experience using MS Outlook, Word and Excel is required. The ability to be self-directed, self-motivated and work independently on a daily basis is essential. This position requires a strong ability to deliver on goals and responsibilities. Above all, you must be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, and maintain a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people and adhere to our Christian Foundations and Standards.
To apply, please answer the questions below, on the next page you will be asked to submit your cover letter and resume.