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 Professional 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

Adaptable 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

📌 Head of National Community Fundraising (Burlington)
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