Fundraising & Partnerships Manager (Deadline extended)

  • Full Time
  • Toronto
  • Remote: hybrid or flexible: The standard working week for this position is expected to include working 3 days/week from home and 2 days from The Bentway’s office in Toronto. Current in-office days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Additional time in-office and/or onsite may be required.
  • $60,000 – $70,000
  • Deadline: November 11, 2024
  • November 11, 2024

The Bentway Conservancy

Description

Reporting to the Co-Executive Director, the Manager role will lead the development and execution of The Bentway’s fundraising efforts including partnerships with individual donors and foundations, government supporters, and corporate brands.

Key responsibilities

Philanthropic

  • Support Co-Executive Directors in the management of a pipeline of major gift prospects and current donors
  • Support the Co-E.D.s in leading a Fundraising Working Group of senior volunteers
  • Lead the development and growth of major gift prospects, particularly at the low to mid-level donor group
  • Co-develop (with Co-E.D.) and execute a calendar of cultivation/stewardship events (2-3 per year) as well as other personalized hosting and storytelling opportunities for donor and prospect engagement

Government and foundations

  • Lead the writing and submission of funding proposals, grant applications, and final reports
  • Supervise junior staff on the tracking and research of new and ongoing grant opportunities
  • In collaboration with relevant departments, prepare proposal and report project budgets
  • Support the Co-E.D.s on the cultivation and stewardship of operational funding from all levels of government

Corporate giving

  • Support outreach to corporate brands, including cold-calling and “discovery” meetings with prospects
  • Develop creative and tailored “pitch” materials for prospective corporate donors
  • Liaise with internal teams to track and analyze key stats and performance data related to Bentway programs and partnerships
  • Work with sponsorship consultants and internal production teams and to coordinate corporate activations and explore naming opportunities
  • Track and execute supporter recognition and benefits, liaising with internal teams and third parties to ensure that commitments are met

Other

  • Supervise and work with 1 FT junior staff member on the Fundraising & Partnerships team
  • Oversee departmental and project-based finances, including completing quarterly forecasts, developing and evaluating project budgets, and managing invoices & purchase orders
  • Support the implementation and ongoing administration of a constituent database (Neon CRM)
  • Prepare briefings and presentation materials for key internal stakeholders including The Bentway’s Board of Directors, Committees, and Advisory Groups
  • Other duties as assigned

To apply, please visit thebentway.applytojobs.ca.

See the posting on our website for more information. The posting will close on November 11, 2024 at 5:00pm.


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