Lead the annual fundraising planning process with the Director of Fundraising to produce strategies achieving revenue targets Develop short- and long-term strategies to achieve organizational goals Identify potential income streams and strategies to access them Produce cost-effective budgets and keep the Fundraising Department within budget Ensure execution of fundraising and community engagement plans across all regions in Canada Support and partner with the Director of Fundraising and senior managers on major fundraising initiatives Develop and implement IRC's strategic fundraising and community engagement plan Develop and implement a comprehensive fund development strategy covering community, corporate, foundation, mosque, and government grant sources Seek fundraising opportunities including partner events, charity tours, and challenges Oversee research into funding sources and trends to develop fundraising methods and best practices Seek national and regional community engagement opportunities to acquire new donors and steward existing donors and partners Develop and implement a stewardship program for deeper ties with community stakeholders Monitor and report KPI and goal progress to the Director of Fundraising Identify, develop, and mentor the fund development team Line-manage fundraising staff, including all regional managers Set objectives and work plans for regional managers Manage workload and performance through regular one-to-one discussions Plan and implement personal development programs for team members Conduct annual performance reviews Requirements





5-plus years of professional management experience in a nonprofit organization Demonstrated success in a development function, managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources Bachelor's degree required Master's preferred Significant and relevant achievement at management level in a comparable national/international organization Experience expanding and cultivating community stakeholder relationships, including Mosques, Domestic Partners, Cultural Organizations, and Skilled Organizations Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships Flexible and adaptable leadership style Ability to lead direct reports to excel and exceed goals and objectives High energy and passion for IRC's mission Ability to construct, articulate, and implement an annual strategic development plan Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail Donor-focused and driven Experience utilizing an organization's brand for charity/business development Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets Strong leadership and management skills Innovative creative thinking in fundraising Knowledge of the fundraising environment and techniques and disciplines supporting cost-effective income generation Exceptional written and oral skills with ability to present complex ideas clearly and coherently Comfortable with public speaking Valid driver's license Ability to regularly travel within Canada and undertake frequent international travel Strategic thinker and visionary able to lead adoption of new initiatives and enhance best practices Highly self-motivated, autonomous, and able to take initiative and make decisions Ability to motivate, coach, and mentor peers Demonstrates expertise in strategic fundraising and community engagement, with a proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive fund development strategies. Strong leadership skills are essential for managing teams, cultivating donor relationships, and achieving revenue targets. Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Fundraising Planning Community Engagement Development Donor Relationship Management Team Leadership and Mentoring Budget Management Hard Skills

Fund Development Strategy KPI Monitoring Revenue Target Achievement Cost-Effective Budgeting Research into Funding Sources Public Speaking Written Communication Oral Communication Innovative Fundraising Techniques Performance Review Conducting Soft Skills

Flexible Leadership Style High Energy and Passion Motivational Coaching Adaptability Attention to Detail Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Preferred Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Management Community Stakeholder Relationships Donor-Focused Approach Charity Development International Fundraising

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📌 Head of National Community Fundraising (Burlington)
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📍 Burlington