Community Relationship Lead, Fundraising
Boyle Street Community Services
Job Posting Information
- Position Type: Full Time
- Position Term: Permanent
- Position Title:
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Salary: 48,613.50 - 57,193.50 (Wage: $24.93 - $29.33/hour)
- Location: Edmonton
- Minimum Education Required: Undergraduate Degree
Job Description:
"Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored."
Reporting to Manager of Development the Community Relationship Lead (Fundraising) is focused on cultivating ongoing and meaningful relationships with supporters. This position is responsible for building strong relationship-centred engagement opportunities for those currently and those looking to support Boyle Street, including events, tours, campaigns, and reciprocity activities. The goal of this position is raising funds and increasing overall support for the organization. This position also acts as a representative of our organization and our mission, vision, and values in public spaces including media, education sessions, and community events.
"We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want - a constant and consistent caring force"
Position Responsibilities
- Development and management of annual fundraising campaigns (Peer to Peer, Holiday, Lapsed Donors, Monthly Giving)
- Utilize data to inform intention, goals, and content creation related to campaign development and execution
- Facilite engagement in campaigns with existing supporters and prospect supporters
- Stewardship and Reciprocity
- Create Pathways for ongoing Donor Retention, including a donor pathway, maintaining the Development Calendar, and scheduling regular and ongoing opportunities for engagement??
- Lead follow up reciprocity to maintain and deepen relationships with supporters, including individual donors, businesses, and foundations.
- Working with the Communications Department to produce regular communication catered to supporters
- Managing ongoing reciprocity actions including: phone calls, mail-outs, social media posts, and gifts from community members
- Support the Development Team in donation acceptance
- Creating pages and links for online donations
- Working with third-party fundraising sites to maintain data integrity (Canada Helps, Benevity)
- Consolidating data and creating data reports
- Work with Finance regarding receipting and any other tasks or issues
- Troubleshooting any donor issues and inquiries
- Support in the facilitation of partnership fundraising events including Third Party Fundraisers
- Organizing, supporting, and connecting community partners with BSCS events (ex: block parties, staff appreciation events, donor recognition events)
- Facilitate public education sessions
- Working with Communications to complete media interviews related to our work
- Educating, supporting, and empowering all BSCS staff in their own Development responsibilities, skills, and opportunities
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2+ years' experience working in fund development, community engagement, and/or non-profit leadership
- Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset; a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered
- Experience with donor management software or similar management databases is considered an asset
- Experience with public speaking or media interview or related trainings is considered an asset
- Registration with the Association of Fundraising Professional is considered an asset
Application Information
- Application Deadline: March 22, 2024 11:59 PM
- Application Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume
- Application Method: Apply through Employer website