Are you looking for a challenging opportunity to develop and grow your leadership and fundraising skills? Do you possess fundraising expertise and excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships and partnerships? If so, consider this opportunity to work as a Head, Campaign at the Ontario Science Centre.
The Ontario Science Centre is preparing for a major fundraising campaign to support the new Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place. The Head, Campaign will play a key role in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts to support the new building and ongoing programming offered by the Ontario Science Centre.
The Ontario Science Centre, part of the Ontario Public Service, offers:
• a progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance
• flexible learning and development opportunities including online training and mentorship programs
• opportunities for career advancement and specialization through a wide range of career fields within both the Ontario Science Centre and the Ontario Public Service
• a dedicated approach to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment for all employees
• optional enrolment in a defined benefit pension plan and group benefits coverage
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
The position will be responsible for helping the Director, Partnerships and Development plan and execute a major fundraising campaign in support of the new Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place, and cultivating donor relationships to support campaign objectives and priorities. The Head, Campaign will be responsible for leading the Science Centre's efforts to build relationships with individual donors, corporations and partners who may be interested in supporting the Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place. Other duties include:
• identifying prospects and building pipelines
• preparing persuasive and inspiring funding materials and donor communications
• soliciting donors and managing portfolio of donors ($25K +)
• supporting Campaign Cabinet
• creating a robust stewardship strategy to nurture long-term donor relationships and ongoing donor engagement
How do I qualify?
Fundraising Knowledge and Experience
You have:
• Previous experience working on a major fundraising campaign and demonstrated major gift, individual and community giving experience and advanced skills in managing prospects and developing successful strategies and approaches for gift solicitation.
• Proven track record of success with personal sales and securing philanthropic support (i.e. major gifts of $25,000 or more from individuals), preferably in an arts, cultural or educational institution.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity to identify and develop gift opportunities linked to organizational priorities and experience with developing customized approaches to meet donor interests.
• Experience with engaging new prospects through independent research, prospect identification and personal engagement with proven success in developing and implementing comprehensive donor solicitation plans.
• Knowledge of standards and practices in major gift, individual and community fundraising.
• Advanced knowledge of fundraising research, cultivation and engagement principles and best practices.
Relationship Management and Communication Skills
You have:
• Exceptional oral communication skills to interact effectively with board members, senior level volunteers, CEO and senior staff; experience working with communication agencies or others to develop the case for support for different funding opportunities
• Exceptional written skills and attention to detail to create compelling communications including: strategic proposals; persuasive and inspiring cultivation and solicitation documents; and, powerful engagement and stewardship communications that provide evidence of the impact of donor support
• Superior presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills to engage, motivate and work with donors, prospects and volunteers in successful cultivation, gift solicitation and stewardship
• Collaboration and consultation skills to promote cooperation and exceptional customer service, and to motivate others to contribute to development of major gift opportunities and plans.
Donor Relations and Program Leadership Skills
You have:
• Strategic planning abilities to set and manage priorities to ensure program goals are met, including developing and implementing Major Gift, Individual and Community Giving programs along with related activities that will achieve revenue and growth targets
• Ability to research and develop stewardship plans to cultivate new and nurture existing supporters
• Program management skills to lead program operations: identification, solicitation and cultivation of major and annual giving donors; donor relations program including recognition, stewardship, communications and reporting activities; and, to develop and implement administrative procedures and systems to ensure a successful program.
• The ability to plan, execute and evaluate strategies and relevant/required materials to attract and secure donors and deliver optimal outcome of projects/programs
• Experience and skills in determining processes and systems needed to operate effective Major Gift, Individual and Community Giving programs.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to provide evaluation of activities and results
• Supervisory and administrative experience with respect to fundraising systems, as well as research, analytical, problem solving, database and organization skills