Suite/bureau 303 * 251 Bank Street / 251, rue Bank * Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1X3
(613) 565-2882 V/TTY * http://www.cad.ca * info@cad.ca
Charitable Business No. 10807 5003 RR0001 No. d’entreprise charitable
Are you able to spot niche marketing opportunities ?
Do you have a track record of developing successful new programs
for national charitable organizations ?
Have you created revenue-generating services or social enterprises
for non-profit "social good" groups ?
If you can answer "yes" to at least two of these questions,
the Canadian Association of the Deaf has an opportunity for you !
POSITION TITLE: Director of Development
Reporting To: Executive Director and President
Salary: Very competitive
Position Status: Full time contract, minimum of one year.
Start Date: Immediately
POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Development is responsible
for identifying and developing social enterprises and new sources
of revenue for the association, and for growing the existing sources
of revenue.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Revenue Generation and Management
* Identify potential social enterprise businesses and research
their feasibility.
* Develop and implement long-term and short-term strategic plans
and business models for social enterprises.
* Develop sponsorship strategies, packages and targets.
* Develop and implement annual fundraising and marketing strategies.
* Manage other revenue generating partnerships and programs as
directed by the Executive Director.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
* Support the implementation of appropriate partnerships as
directed by the Executive Director.
* Support the development of positive working relationships
with community stakeholders, cultural, business and other
relevant partners to advance the mission and fundraising goals
of the organization.
GENERAL:
* Support the implementation of the organization’s long and short
term strategic goals and directions.
* Foster an understanding of philanthropy within the organization.
* Develop a comprehensive communication plan to promote
the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness
of the fundraising activities of the organization
* Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and
communication materials for development efforts.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
* Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities
and social enterprise.
* Experience working with all forms of revenue generation in
a not-for-profit context, including programs and services
(social enterprises), corporate sponsorships, government, foundation
and grants, etc.
* Experience negotiating successful sponsorship packages and agreements.
* Post-secondary degree.
* CFRE certification is an asset.
* Experience with capital campaigns programs an asset.
* Analytical and problem solving skills.
* Ability to communicate in both official languages (English and French)
is an asset.
* Knowledge and/or willingness to learn about Deaf culture and our
official sign languages (American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des
Signes Québécoise (LSQ)) and our community).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), fundraising database
and familiarity with Google products considered an asset.
LOCATION: Flexible, but preferably at the CAD head office in Ottawa, Ontario
DEADLINE: Application MUST be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014
including a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: jobs@cad.ca
(Subject line MUST include "Director of Development")
The Canadian Association of the Deaf appreciates all applications and will
reply to those applicants being considered for the position will be contacted.
