WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Career-Growth: Gain a relevant, professionally-aligned Director of HR title that can boost your resume and career trajectory, opening up executive and leadership opportunities.
• Networking: Join a professional network of experts, executives, and community leaders, opening doors for future opportunities within the community.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Receive personalized coaching from our board members, helping you transition into higher levels of leadership.
• Professional Development: Develop and refine your leadership, management, and executive skills through hands-on experience and continuous support.
• Letter of Recommendation: Upon completion of your term, receive a letter of recommendation from our chief executive.
• Career and Leadership Coaching: Calls, meetings, and support sessions from our industry-leading partner companies consultants and executives.
  Please note: This is a volunteer position. Our board roles are designed to provide valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. Serving on the board offers a chance to expand your network, develop leadership skills, and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s mission. While this position is not compensated, we believe the experience and impact of the role can greatly enrich your career and personal fulfillment.

Experience:

• Direct sales: 3 years (preferred)
• Outside sales: 3 years (preferred

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and inspiring philanthropy? The KYO is seeking a Director of Individual Giving to join our board of directors. In this volunteer executive role, you’ll help lead the development and execution of a donor engagement and fundraising strategy focused on individual donors, major gifts, and community supporters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience in individual fundraising, sales, donor relations, customer experience, or engagement.
• Comfortable initiating conversations about giving and building long-term donor relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with emotional intelligence and tact.
• Strategic mindset and understanding of donor motivations and giving behavior.
• Experience with CRM tools, donor databases, or digital fundraising platforms is an asset.
  Job Types: Part-time, Casual
  Expected hours: 5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• This board position is a volunteer role, as per the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010, S.O. 2010, c. 15, which generally prohibits monetary compensation for board members of charitable organizations. While this position does not offer financial compensation, it provides significant personal and professional growth opportunities. These include valuable experience, networking opportunities, mentorship, professional development (including upskilling and executive leadership experience), and a letter of recommendation upon completion of your term among other benefits. The time commitment is anticipated at 5 hours per week, allowing for flexibility.

Are you comfortable with this structure and the commitment required, understanding that the benefits are focused on career advancement, networking, and skill development, rather than direct compensation?

Experience:

• Direct sales: 3 years (preferred)
• Outside sales: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso