• Leads and provides oversight to activities to reach fund development goals;
  
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of provincial fund development staff;
  
• Develops implements and supervises effective donor-centred development, stewardship and recognition program in all fundraising activities;
  
• Leads the provincial fund development staff in defining annual fund raising strategies in their work plans;
  
• Supports the building of volunteer capacity within the province for fund development;
  
• Collaborates with the provincial and zone leadership teams to establish, implement and achieve strategic fund development activities for the province;
  
• Completes analysis of past results and identifies potential for revenue growth to develop a fund raising plan with benchmarks and targets;
  
• Develops and maintains strategies and personnel capable of supporting disaster responses and execute fund development business continuity strategies during responses.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position includes completion of a post secondary education in related field and three to six years of related experience in a fundraising environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the field of marketing and sales.

• Exceptional verbal and written skills in English essential; fluency in a second language an asset;
  
• Strong leadership and team building skills and experience required;
  
• A demonstrated track record in fundraising leadership roles with hands on experience in the creation of the idea, selling, building a team approach, building partnerships and achieving financial goals essential;
  
• Experience in volunteer management, working with a diverse population and an understanding of cultural issues required;
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment, to work non-traditional hours, be on-call, carry a pager and respond to emergency/disaster related requirements;
  
• Excellent computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft suite essential; experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
  
• This position is subject to a successful criminal reference check.

Interested Candidates May Send their Resume at june.hruby@redcross.ca .