Director of Advancement
On-siteAldergrove East, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Develop and implement advancement and fundraising strategies to support the mission and growth of Adult & Teen Challenge BC. Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, churches, and community partners while leading donor acquisition, stewardship, and major gift development. Create strategic plans for digital donor communications, prepare impact reports and case statements, and represent the organization at fundraising events and networking opportunities. Oversee donor management systems, monitor fundraising performance metrics, and provide monthly progress reports to the CEO. Collaborate with Executive Leadership and Centre teams to support ministry needs and promote organizational unity.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years minimum of proven experience in the field of Fund Development
- Post-secondary education in related Fund Development field of study
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people, personalities, and group dynamics
- Ability to model and inspire a culture of trust, respect and honor amongst students, staff, volunteers, donors, and community members
- Willingness to learn for the purpose of professional and personal growth and be teachable
- Strong organizational skills and highly effective communication
- Proficiency in donor management systems, including Virtuous CRM or similar donor software
- Valid driver licence
- Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector
Desired Qualifications
- You have a deep compassion and call to action for the vulnerable population in substance abuse and want to see transformation take place, one life at a time, through the power of Jesus Christ
- You dream of transforming growing organizations into wildly successful ones, good ones into great ones, and you know how to actualize your aspirations
- You are an enthusiastic leader capable of matrix collaboration to reach a common goal. Initiating and completing projects is right up your alley. You know how to make timely, effective and ethical decisions. You embody the entrepreneurial spirit. You're a self-starter who crafts creative solutions and opens doors to new donor relationships
- You actively and constantly listen to all constituents, focus especially on donor needs and know how to identify mutual benefits. You communicate with excellence and compel audiences through writing and speaking
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