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YWCA CANADA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:Manager of Fund DevelopmentSummary of Duties:Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), participate in setting the operational vision and goals for the National

Office and develop corresponding short and long-range plans for Resource Development. Develop and manage resource

development programs and projects, and serve as a central resource and support to Member Associations across the

country as related to fund development.

General Duties:

Participate as a member of the management team in the development and recommendation of Association strategic goals

and objectives.

Manage the resource development portfolio by:

Developing, recommending and implementing resource development strategies, programs, goals and work plansthat reflect and support national strategic objectives and directions;

Creating cultivation, solicitation and stewardship programs to engage donors and sponsors; Identifying, researching, cultivating and soliciting prospective donors and sponsors; Prioritizing and fostering strong relationships with donors and sponsors for the long term; Collaborating on the development of timely and relevant donor and sponsor communications; Preparing and/or contributing to the preparation of complex funding proposals and grant applications to

corporations, foundations, government, external associations and community partners;

Coordinating resource development programs and events with Member Associations as required; Initiating and designing projects and work plans, establishing and monitoring priorities and timetables, and

determining needed resources and the allocation of responsibilities, as appropriate;

Participating in the development and management of the resource development budget, including revenues andexpenses;

Identifying and engaging volunteers to participate in resource development activities; Providing advice, consultation and support to and working closely with Member Associations to support their

own resource development strategies;

Developing national resource development initiatives that will benefit and support local Member Associationresource development efforts and goals;

Demonstrating knowledge and practice of effective and ethical fundraising standards and developing the relatedand supporting systems, policies and procedures; and by

Helping to ensure all resource development activities and functions are in accordance with legal and ethicalstandards, including the Canada Revenue Agency Guidance, Fundraising by Registered Charities.

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Provide advice and expertise related to resource development to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, other

staff members and Member Associations.

Develop, review and submit reports as requested to the Chief Executive Officer that provide an evaluation of current

fundraising performance and any issues related to the resource development program. Make recommendations on any

needed course of action.

Recognize the need for and collaborate as appropriate with colleagues to ensure the goals/objectives of all national

projects, programs and events met and that the best interests of YWCA Canada are promoted and supported.

Manage any staff, volunteers and contractors working on projects and initiatives relating to the resource development by:

Developing and managing resource development work plans that further the YWCA Canada Strategic Prioritiesand Directions;

Establishing and changing priorities and timetables in response to changing resource and staffing conditions; Appropriately assigning and organizing responsibilities; Coaching and mentoring; Identifying performance level indicators, then monitoring and evaluating performance and initiating

corrective/preventative discipline when appropriate;

Securing and maintaining appropriate training and resources and providing career developmentopportunities/challenges when appropriate.

Represent YWCA Canada when requested to community partners, Member Associations and other national

organizations.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Salary range: $60,000-$65,000 per annum.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

Minimum 5 years fundraising experience in the non-for-profit sectorStrong writing, reading and comprehension skills

Savvy user of social media

Familiarity with fundraising research methods, tools and procedures

CFRE certification preferred

Fluency in French is considered an asset

If your skills and experience match the requirements of this position, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to

Liliane Najm, Executive Assistant, at lnajm@ywcacanada.caby Friday, February 4, 2011.

The successful candidate will be committed to working from an anti-oppression, feminist perspective. We encourage applicants

from visible minority, Aboriginal, immigrant, refugee and traditionally marginalized communities to apply.

YWCA Canada is a national, charitable organization committed to equity and equality for all women and girls. Only those

applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.