Canada’s Community Foundations champion community vitality through 191 foundations across the country.  They are connected by a national network to help Canadians invest in building strong and resilient places to live, work and play.

London Community Foundation, incorporated in 1979 and the 12^th largest community foundation in Canada, is dedicated to improving communities across London and Middlesex County through collaboration, strategic leadership and innovative solutions to charitable giving.  If you’re selectively searching for a role with purpose and meaning, consider joining our team as
DONOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
(This is a newly created permanent full-time role)
Role
Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy, is accountable for stewarding Donors, Fund holders and external and internal stakeholders.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Works with the Director, Philanthropy to set goals and objectives for the departmental work plan and Leadership Development Committee. Assists with the execution of a donor relations plan.
• Conducts prospect research and assists with identifying prospects.
• Assists with the recruitment of participants, guest speakers, mentors and development of the Engage! London Program.

• Focuses on the stewardship of Donor Advised, Donor Designated and in the support of Community Mobilization projects, as required. Provides granting recommendations for Donor Advised Donors.

• Assists the Director when representing the Foundation in the community.

• Ensures good use and development of up-to-date research and data base management, using the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Assists the Board, Foundation’s Committee members, volunteers and Staff to advocate on behalf of the Foundation with educational materials, tools and knowledge.
• Develops solicitation proposals as directed by Director, Philanthropy and President & CEO.
• Updates database with donor/prospect information.
• Assists with the development of Fund Agreements.
• Supports the Manager, Communications in proposals requesting Corporate sponsorship support.
• Assists with the creation of customized donor acknowledgment letters and mailings.

 

 
Qualifications
Education

• University degree or college diploma in sales or marketing or equivalent combination of training and experience.

 
Training

• Is willing to grow expertise in charitable tax and gift planning.

 
Professional Development

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation, or active enrollment, is an asset.

 
Skills

• A passion for “Community Building”.
• Skilled in working with the Foundation’s stakeholders groups.
• Demonstrated relationship-building abilities (a true “friend-raiser”).
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, tenacious and self-motivated.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a strong volunteer base to effectively leverage these human assets in the achievement of the organization’s goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills:  listening, verbal, written, presentation.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Attention to detail, focus on overall process improvement.
• Team builder, team player, includes ability to help optimize an integrated approach across program areas in order to achieve synergies to maximize organizational achievements.
• Excellent knowledge of computer systems.

 
Experience

• 3-5 years demonstrated success in fundraising, sales and/or marketing with specific experience in major gifts fundraising.
• Experience working with volunteers and committees.

 
Other

• A current Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

 
To apply
London Community Foundation prides itself on its commitment to administrative fairness, diversity and equitable employment practices.
 
Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume (a single document in PDF format is preferred) by 4.00 pm on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, to lee@leeandersonassociates.ca.
 
All applications will be acknowledged.  A detailed Job Description and other relevant documents will be provided to those candidates who are invited to a first interview.  Please visit our web site at www.lcf.on.ca