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Primary Objectives
Lead the development of department goals and objectives
Establish departmental measures that support the accomplishment of the FRSMs Strategic goals
Create special event and fund development initiatives
Plan and launch events to support fundraising
Devise departmental budgets and work plans, and ensure the budget is adhered to throughout fiscal year
Reach out to community for volunteers and support
Write grant and sponsorship proposals
Monitor the effectiveness and results of fundraising initiatives and plan adjustments
Ensure compliance with all government regulations
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of fundraising management
Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities
Knowledge of special events planning and management
Knowledge of the management of volunteer resources
Knowledge of the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy's Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code
Proficiency in the use of computer
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Additional Skills
- Train staff and volunteers
- Supervise staff or task force
Specific Skills
- Act as spokesperson for an organization
- Initiate and maintain contact with the media
- Answer written and oral inquiries
- Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Web site content and press releases
- Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and programs
- Develop and implement fundraising campaigns
- Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
- Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
- Liaise with community groups
Area Of Specialization
- Print
- Interactive/new media
- Computerized information technologies
Ability to Supervise
- 16-20 people
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Cellular phone