Senior Development Officer, Annual Giving

Salary Rate: $65,643 - $75,000 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location: Hybrid – 4 days working remotely, 1 day working at 90 Eglinton Ave. E, Toronto

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type: Contract Full Time Salaried (1 year - maternity leave coverage)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: October 2024

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Be the Spark! Join our passionate Fundraising team and help us to achieve great things in our community! 

The Senior Development Officer, Individual Annual Giving serves as a key member of the YMCA GTA Fundraising team and is responsible for executing on the Broad Based program and leading the stewardship of Broad Based donors. This role works with key internal and external partners to incorporate Broad Based programs into overall digital strategies. They will contribute to the next major campaign that will align with priorities in the Ignite the Light strategic plan, effectively contribute and strengthen the organization’s overall fundraising capacity, and focus on the growth of the individual giving donor base and revenue. 

In this role, you will: 

• Manage sourcing of content and coordination of creative briefs and approvals, data file preparation, budgets and revenue projections for Broad Based appeals
• Establish and monitor metrics for broad-based giving based on industry benchmarks
• Contribute to integrated fundraising strategies that employ print, digital marketing and social media tactics
• Support the development and execution of e-campaigns
• Assist with the strategy and development of digital content as it relates to the Y blog, Association newsletters, websites and social posts based on priorities of Broad-Based giving and the communication needs of the Fundraising Department
• Accountable for execution of robust donor journeys to ensure a remarkable donor experience and increase renewal rates year over year 
• Ensure tactics and actions are recorded in the data management system (Raiser’s Edge) to support accurate reporting and ability to inform future strategy for Broad-Based and Leadership donors
• Responsible for identification of donor segments and development of strategies unique to their giving
• Stay abreast of sector trends and bring new ideas and opportunities forward to support goal of building long-term donor relationships
• Support the Manager, Development to create cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for Leadership Annual Giving (LAG) Individual donors
• Collaborate with the Manager, Prospect Research to identify, qualify and assign new LAG Individual prospects
• Contribute to solicitation and stewardship of LAG Individual gifts through content development
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring: 

• A post-secondary degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, including success in achieving personal revenue targets
• Demonstrated experience with creative, execution and reporting for direct mail & digital fundraising campaigns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, focused and goal-oriented, with a high level of initiative and energy
• Effective problem solving skills
• Advanced proficiency with Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Office
• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
• Evidence of sound judgement, interpersonal skills, initiative, tact, diplomacy, and creativity
• Confidentiality and discretion are mandatory
• Working towards CFRE designation is an asset
• Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity including the ability to identify and address barriers, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and integrate equity into program design

What you need to succeed: 

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here. 

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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