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Director of Advancement

Abbotsford West, BCOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Fund Development
  • Virtuous CRM
  • Donor Management Systems
  • Driver's License
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Vulnerable Sector Check

Nice to have

  • Post-secondary education
  • Trust
  • Respect
  • Honor
  • Teachable
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Role summary

Adult & Teen Challenge BC is seeking a Director of Advancement to develop and implement fundraising strategies, cultivate donor relationships, and lead marketing and fund development initiatives. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Fund Development, proficiency in donor management systems like Virtuous CRM, and strong communication and organizational skills. The Director will be responsible for donor acquisition, major gift development, sponsorship growth, and creating strategic plans for digital donor communications. They will also prepare advancement materials, provide progress reports to the CEO, and represent the organization at events. A deep compassion for vulnerable populations and a desire to transform growing organizations are essential.

q Develop and implement advancement and fundraising strategies that support the mission and growth of Adult & Teen Challenge BC.
q Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors, sponsors, churches, businesses, and community partners.
q Lead donor acquisition, stewardship, major gift development, sponsorship growth, and fundraising initiatives.
q Create strategic plans for electronic and digital donor communications, engagement, and reporting.
q Lead the marketing and fund development strategy for the Student Sponsorship Program.
q Prepare advancement materials including annual impact reports, case statements, donor communications, and campaign updates.
q Provide monthly progress reports to the CEO and participate in Executive Team meetings as required.
q Represent ATCBC at fundraising events, churches, community events, and networking opportunities.
q Support additional advancement and organizational initiatives as assigned by the CEO.q Oversee and optimize donor management systems, including Virtuous CRM or similar donor software.
q Collaborate with Executive Leadership and Centre teams to support ministry needs and promote organizational unity.
q Monitor fundraising performance, donor engagement metrics, and advancement outcomes.

Requirements

q 5 years minimum of proven experience in the field of Fund Development
q Post-secondary education in related Fund Development field of study.
q Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people, personalities, and group dynamics.
q Ability to model and inspire a culture of trust, respect and honor amongst students, staff, volunteers, donors, and community members.
q Willingness to learn for the purpose of professional and personal growth and be teachable.
q Strong organizational skills and highly effective communication
q Proficiency in donor management systems, including Virtuous CRM or similar donor software.
q Valid driver licenceq Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector.

Please send your resume and cover letter, including your salary expectations and a brief explanation of how your experience and personal values align with our DNA and Core Values, to Angie Appenheimer at aappenheimer@teenchallengecc.com.



Benefits

q You have a deep compassion and call to action for the vulnerable population in substance abuse and want to see transformation take place, one life at a time, through the power of Jesus Christ.
q You dream of transforming growing organizations into wildly successful ones, good ones into great ones, and you know how to actualize your aspirations.
q You are an enthusiastic leader capable of matrix collaboration to reach a common goal. Initiating and completing projects is right up your alley. You know how to make timely, effective and ethical decisions. You embody the entrepreneurial spirit. You’re a self-starter who crafts creative solutions and opens doors to new donor relationships.
q You actively and constantly listen to all constituents, focus especially on donor needs and know how to identify mutual benefits. You communicate with excellence and compel audiences through writing and speaking.
  • Casual dress
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match


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