Ontario Farmland Trust seeking Fund Development Manager

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Author: Sustain Ontario

Posted: December 6, 2022

Categories: GoodFoodBites / Opportunities

The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) is currently hiring a Fund Development Manager. The deadline to apply is December 16, 2022.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fund Development Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of OFT’s fund development strategy and communication pieces that support these efforts. The entire OFT team is highly collaborative and all staff play some role in supporting fund development efforts.

Required Skills & Attributes

Minimum 3-5 years of frontline fundraising experience, or equivalent experience, specifically experience working one-on-one with individuals to build meaningful relationships and the preparation of annual appeals
Superior verbal and written communication skills and ability to represent OFT with external stakeholders
Ability to travel at least once/month. Requires a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle to travel throughout the province to farms and various events
Creativity and a willingness to learn (and test) new skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities
Team-player with a positive attitude and commitment to working cooperatively with others
Knowledge and passion in conservation, agriculture, food systems, and sustainability is considered an asset
Experience in communications, marketing, or community engagement is considered an asset
Experience with project management and budgeting considered an asset
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, social media, and web communication tools. Design skills considered an asset
May require occasional on-site visits to farms and rigorous walking through farm fields (an accommodable
asset)

What OFT offers:

$58,000 to $63,000 commensurate with experience
Remote working – opportunity to work from the OFT office in Guelph OR from home. There will be travel, meetings and other work as necessary through-out Ontario.
To some degree, OFT can accommodate the need for flexibility in a work schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Vacation: 3 weeks to start

Learn more and view the full job posting from OFT here.