Job Posting: Replication Fundraising Co-ordinator
Posted: October 19, 2011
Categories: Volunteer. Job and Writing Opportunities
Over the past three decades, The Stop Community Food Centre has transformed from one of North America’s first food banks to a vibrant community food centre in one of Toronto’s lowest-income, most diverse neighbourhoods. Among the programs offered are community kitchens and gardens, cooking classes, healthy drop-in meals, peri-natal support, a food bank, outdoor bake ovens, food markets, and civic engagement initiatives. The Stop’s mission is to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community and challenges inequality.
Position Summary
The Stop is in the process of developing other Community Food Centres across the country. A pilot project is currently underway, supporting the creation of two new Community Food Centres in Ontario. At the same time, The Stop is working to found a new organization to support the creation of Community Food Centres nationwide. We are now seeking an experienced, dynamic individual to play a unique role in developing and implementing a robust fundraising strategy for the creation of a new organization and movement of Community Food Centres.
Qualifications
• University degree or relevant post-secondary education
• 5+ years’ experience in a fundraising environment, with an emphasis on major and/or corporate gifts
• Demonstrated track record researching, cultivating and soliciting prospective donors
• Knowledge of the social and economic issues underpinning hunger and poverty in Canada, as well as food systems issues
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a national organization an asset
• Strong attention to detail and excellent computer skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
Responsibilities
• Provide advice on overall campaign direction, including solicitation, communications and recognition strategies
• In collaboration with other staff, develop communications materials, including the case for support, website and communications with donors and prospective donors
• Manage the research, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition of individual, foundation and corporate donors
• Prepare and format proposals, campaign reports and donor correspondence
• Maintain accurate records of prospect moves and donor activity
• Provide support to senior volunteers and senior staff with regard to gift activity
• Develop targeted solicitation strategies for prospective donors
• Other duties as assigned
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, including salary expectations and a resume to Hakim@thestop.org by Friday, November 4, 2011. No phone calls or faxes please.
The Stop is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. Only those applicants being considered will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in The Stop.