GoodWork Environmental Jobs · 1 month ago
VP, Development & Philanthropy
Indiana, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $128K/yrBirds Canada is a national organization dedicated to bird conservation, and they are seeking a Vice-President, Development and Philanthropy. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving the fundraising vision and strategy, leading a team, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission while growing funding to strengthen its impact and sustainability.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Driving Birds Canada’s fundraising vision and strategy
Leading the Development and Philanthropy team
Ensuring all fundraising aligns with the organization’s mission and Strategic Plan
Transforming data into actionable insights
Turning results into compelling stories
Championing innovation to grow both Unrestricted and Restricted funding
Designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies
Securing large (6 & 7 figures) gifts from individual donors and corporations
Building relationships with high-net-worth individuals
Carrying own portfolio of prospects while leading and mentoring the team
Setting and achieving ambitious fundraising targets
Demonstrating evidence of scaling fundraising revenue
Raising Unrestricted funds
Developing major fundraising campaigns over $1M
Managing and mentoring a team of professional staff
Working directly with technical program staff to develop fundraising cases
Qualification
Required
A fundraising professional with proven ability to design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies (e.g. capital campaigns, major donors, individual donors, legacy giving, corporate, grants, etc.), making evidence-based decisions about where to invest human resources
Track-record of securing large (6 & 7 figures) gifts from individual donors and corporations, including building relationships with high-net-worth individuals
Adept at carrying own portfolio of prospects while leading and mentoring the team
Results-driven, with a proven track record of setting and achieving ambitious and achievable fundraising targets, and of adjusting approaches when results fall short
Demonstrated evidence of scaling fundraising revenue
Proven track record of raising Unrestricted funds
Solid grasp of fundraising tools and processes including donor databases & CRMs (currently the Blackbaud suite), charitable compliance, prospect research, digital marketing and conversion, etc
Demonstrated ability to develop major fundraising campaigns over $1M
Experience and an affinity for managing and mentoring a team of professional staff; experience reporting to senior-level staff and Boards
While existing environmental sector networks are an asset, the demonstrated ability to develop new relationships and networks is more important than prior sector experience
Ability to work directly with technical program staff to develop fundraising cases, and to be able to articulate programmatic impact back to funders
Studies and/or other extensive professional development specific to fundraising
Recognized professional certification/credential specifically designed for fundraisers (e.g. CFRE)
Preferred
Bilingualism (English-French)
Capital Campaign experience
Benefits
RRSP Contribution Matching up to 5% of annual salary after 12 months of service
Flexible work schedule and in-office/Remote work arrangements: Work primarily in a home or Birds Canada office, with the possibility of offsite meetings in a similar environment, including meetings with potential or existing donors
Opportunities for Professional Development
4 weeks/20 days of vacation per year to start
3 additional paid days of vacation between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
12 Personal Health Days per year
Extensive primarily employer-paid benefits available after 3 months including extended Health and Dental Coverage, Basic Group Life Insurance, Vision, ADD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage, and Group Out-of-Province Travel Insurance and Employer/Family Assistance Program
Company
GoodWork Environmental Jobs
GoodWork is Canada's largest community of environmental changemakers, sustainability professionals, job seekers and volunteers, since 2001.
Founded in 2001
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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