JOB POSTING
JOB TITLE:
Resource Development
REPORTING TO:
Associate (Maternity Leave)
Executive Director
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience
FTE STATUS:
O.6
DURATION:
12-month contract
DATE POSTED:
June 29, 2015
POSTING EXPIRES:
July 10, 2015
PROFILE
SKETCH is a community-arts-development initiative based in Toronto engaging
young people homeless and on the margins, ages 16-29, from across Canada.
SKETCH creates equitable opportunities for diverse young people to experience
the transformative power of the arts; to develop their leadership and selfsufficiency; and to cultivate social and environmental change through the arts.
Resource Development Associate is a 24 hours per week position.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Resource Development Associate (RDA) is responsible for the
implementation, administration and evaluation of individual giving fundraising
activities including individual donation campaigns, events and other initiatives as
required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Donor Care & Solicitation
- Implement a fundraising strategy in consultation with Executive Director
(ED) and Board Fundraising Committee;
- Maintain a portfolio of donors and develop appropriate annual
renewal/upgrade plans that match donor interests;
- Coordinate public recognition and stewardship activities for donors;
- Coordinate all aspects of direct mail, email and phone solicitation
campaigns;
- Prepare customized solicitation packages as required;
- Conduct prospect research;
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Prepare quarterly Individual Giving fundraising reports,
including analysis and recommendations, for review by
the ED and Board Fundraising Committee;
Assist ED and Board Fundraising Committee with
events and other fundraising initiatives as required.
Administration
- Pull donation reports and process all donations;
- Issue and mail out all thank you letters and tax receipts according to CRA
guidelines;
- Maintain up-to-date fundraising filing system;
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in database;
- Conduct donation reconciliation and Revenue Generation expenses
reconciliation on a monthly basis;
- Coordinate volunteers when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
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Successful completion of post-secondary fundraising certificate, diploma,
degree, or equivalent work experience;
Demonstrated interest in supporting cultural skill-building for youth living
homeless and on the margins;
Knowledgeable about the non-profit sector and fundraising best practices;
Exceptional problem-solving skills with an ability to troubleshoot;
Exceptional organization skills and high attention to detail;
Strong writing, editing and research skills;
Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
Ability to prioritize workload to complete deadlines in fast paced
environment;
Proven capacity to work in a self-directed manner and collaborate with
others to achieve results;
Ability to work in an open office environment;
Experience in Sumac donor database a strong asset;
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Please email letter of interest and resume by 5:00pm on July 10, 2015 to:
Hayley Hoskins
Special Projects & Executive Assistant
Email: hayley@sketch.ca
SKETCH is committed to the principles of equity and ensuring that our
hiring practices are enriched by the people, needs and desires of Toronto’s
diverse communities. Please let us know if you require
accommodations
for
the
interview.
We
thank
all
applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please.