Manager of Philanthropy

at  Take a Hike Foundation

Take a Hike Foundation (Take a Hike) is looking for a Manager of Philanthropy, based in the Lower Mainland who is passionate about youth mental health and eager to help our team achieve our fundraising goals.

QUALIFICATIONS + REQUIREMENTS:

Experience

• Proven track record in fund or revenue development and securing gifts or sales
• 3+ years experience in mid-major level fundraising
• Post-secondary education or related business discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience, CFRE designation is considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven track record of securing mid-major level gifts and achieving fundraising targets
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit, a self-starter who thrives working both independently as well as within a high functioning team
• Demonstrated ability to conduct face-to-face meetings with current and prospective donors in a professional manner
• Possesses the presence, sensitivity, maturity, listening skills, and passion to inspire confidence from donors, volunteers, staff, and other relevant community partners
• Ability to work with confidential information, data, and materials
• Excellent organization and time management skills, as well as the ability to successfully manage changing priorities
• Collaborative team player, able to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally with the ability to effectively speak and write on behalf of Take a Hike
• Strong attention to detailed timelines and database management
• Experience using donor CRMs (Salesforce is an asset)
• Commitment to Association of Fundraising Professionals code of ethics and standards
• Possess a current driver’s license and have access to a working vehicle

Fundraising Strategy + Donor Relations

• Develop individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for an active portfolio of current and prospective individual, foundation, and corporate donors totalling approximately $500,000
• Responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding mid-major level donors
• Develop and implement mid-range upgrade strategy
• Ensure that that all donors receive personalized correspondence, reports, and updates in a timely and professional manner
• Work with Foundation team to produce customized funding proposals, grant applications, and stewardship reports for donors

Donor Database Management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations and donor privacy laws
• Record account activity in relationship management system to facilitate open communication and team-based fundraising
• Keep meticulous donor records to improve donor engagement and prospect identification process

Networking + Prospecting

• Identify potential prospects through salesforce, online resources, other aligned non-profits, CSR reports, and connections from other supporters and community volunteers
• Maintain a robust pipeline of leads in Salesforce and ensure they are actively moved in the pipeline
• Qualify individual and institutional prospects to share with Development team for cultivation
• Identify and attend networking events to establish relationships with prospective mid to major level donors
• Act as a key ambassador of the organization at events, meetings, third party events, etc.
• Present to various organizations on behalf of Take a Hike across the Island