Fundraising Specialist

About Us

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph (BBBSG) it is our collective mission to provide life-changing mentoring programs that ignite the power and potential of all young people.  We seek to put children and youth on a path to lifelong success and change the trajectories of their lives in positive ways. We are committed to the recruitment of volunteers dedicated to upholding the values and principles of the agency and to those we serve. Our organizational vision is that all young people realize their full potential.

The Opportunity

BBBSG is seeking an experienced, creative and results-oriented individual to add to its Resource Development team. You are a strong communicator and collaborator who works closely with BBBSG’s staff, volunteers and its Board of Directors to successfully execute fundraising events and other initiatives that raise critical resources for the organization, ensuring the sustainability of mentoring programs.

The Fundraising Specialist is responsible for executing fundraising efforts, including, but not limited to: major fundraising events, corporate and community partnerships, individual donations, direct mail programs, major gifts, and third party fundraising. Duties also include successfully developing and stewarding corporate and community partners, and elevating the profile of the agency in the community.

Fundraising Responsibilities/Duties

• Collaborate with with the Staff, Event Committees, Executive Director, and Board of Directors to develop the annual Fund Development Plan and budgets
• Develop and annually review the agency’s Corporate Partnership Plan
• Plan and execute the agency’s annual fundraising Gala, Food Truck Picnic, Little Change for Big Change campaign and Golf tournament
• Collaborate with individual event chairpersons, and act as a consultant and resource for designated fundraising projects
• Liaise with, and provide support to interested individuals/companies who are interested in hosting and executing third-party fundraising events in support of the organization.
• Ensure all fundraising activities adhere to federal and provincial privacy legislation and adhere to agency’s privacy policies and practices
• Promote fundraising events through the creation of printed and digital marketing materials; ensure that artwork is prepared and printing is completed, as required, for each project
• Design and execute individual and corporate giving campaigns
• Develop and grow the monthly giving program to increase long-term sustainable funding
• Assist in the recruitment, training and management of volunteers for fundraising projects

Other Related Duties

• Supervise and assign work to placement students, providing strategic mentorship to ensure successful completion of tasks
• Ensure timely completion of committee minutes, monthly reports, statistics, and budgets
• Attend meetings as directed by the Executive Director
• Remain aware of federal & provincial legislation and the agency’s privacy policies & practices
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications/Skills:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in fundraising initiatives, with demonstrated success of executing events
• Relevant degree/certificate(s) in fundraising, event management or non-profit management is an asset
• Successful track record in the development and execution of fundraising programs and in the development and stewardship of donors/sponsors
• Excellent social, interpersonal and leadership skills, public speaking and writing ability
• Existing familiarity with the Guelph community is an asset
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required
• Familiarity with WordPress content management system is an asset
• Familiarity with donor management software is an asset

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to think strategically, communicate effectively and foster teamwork
• Ability to develop and maintain a high level of strategic partnerships
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and maintain high-level performance in different work settings (e.g. In-Office or Remote)
• Advanced problem solving ability
• Ability to build organizational capacity
• Personal effectiveness, including interpersonal sensitivity and leadership presence
• Well-honed organizational and time management skills