Are you a fundraiser who can drive impact and growth? Do you want a career that can make a difference? Inspired by our Christian values, our unique culture fosters diversity and a workplace that strives to ensure all our employees feel respected and included. At ADRA Canada we offer challenging careers that play an important role in positively impacting the futures of vulnerable families, and especially the lives of women and girls all over the world. Come and be a part of our high-performing team, where together we are working to lift people out of poverty, establish hope, empower communities, and create positive and long-lasting change!
As the Fundraising Manager you play a critical role in supporting ADRA Canada’s fundraising efforts. The Fundraising Manager is a high performer that embodies ADRA Canada’s values of being Connected, Courageous and Compassionate; and has a proven track record for leveraging expertise in fundraising strategies, donor relations, and campaign/event management to drive revenue growth through creative and impactful campaigns.
Reporting to: Philanthropy & Marketing Director
Location: ADRA Canada Headquarters in Newcastle, ON, Canada.
Travel: 20% (predominantly nationally, but occasional international travel may be required)
Work Hours: 38 hours per week with a 4-day work week option as well as hybrid option (3 days in office and 1 day work from home).
Application Closing Date: January 6th, 2025
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Seventh-day Adventist Church Relations/Ministry (10% of each workweek)
- Participate in daily worship and prayers. All employees take turns in leading worship for all employees.
- Be prepared to counsel callers (including church members and others) on role of Seventh-day Adventist mission and pray with them.
- Encourage partners (including Seventh-day Adventist Conferences and congregations in Canada, other Canadian and foreign Seventh-day Adventist entities and the worldwide ADRA network) in the mission of ADRA and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Educate them, as necessary, about the ministry role of ADRA Canada as part of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church movement, consistent with the religious teachings of the Church.
- As requested, contribute to corporate publications, and represent ADRA Canada and its mission at presentations/speaker appointment requests, particularly with ADRA Canada’s partners.
- Ensure that all ADRA Canada activities are carried out in accordance with the values and religious beliefs of the ADRA network and the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- As part of the ADRA Canada ministry, act in a way that reflects the religious beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, both on and off duty.
B. Operations/Technical (90% of each work week)
FUNDRAISING ANALYSIS, STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (25%)
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies to meet revenue goals set by the organization.
- Coordinate fundraising campaigns.
- Monitor and report on fundraising progress, including revenue projections and expenses.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and programs.
- Stay informed about fundraising trends, best practices, emerging opportunities and legal requirements to enhance skills and expertise in the field.
DONOR PORTFOLIO RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (25%)
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit donors based on their interests, giving history, and alignment with ADRA’s mission to increase the level of philanthropic support.
- Develop & implement strategies to attract and retain donors, including individuals, businesses, and organizations to support ADRA’s mission and programs.
- Enhance donor engagement and involvement to deepen relationships through personalized communication, donor recognition programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and other engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with communications and programs staff to ensure coordinated and effective donor engagement strategies.
- Promote and facilitate planned giving opportunities to secure long-term support for the organization and build a sustainable funding base.
- Track interactions with donors and record relevant information to ensure personalized and strategic relationship management.
- Donor recognition and stewardship in liaison with the stewardship unit.
- Impact Reporting – monitor, evaluate and report on fundraising performance including key metrics, outcomes and impact, to inform strategic decision-making and demonstrate the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and ADRA’s work.
- Ensure adherence to ethical fundraising practices, legal regulations, reporting requirements, and maintain transparency and accountability in all fundraising activities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including board members, senior leadership, program staff and volunteers, as well as external partners and community leaders to advance fundraising goals.
- Stay informed of best practices in donor relationship management to continue to improve strategies and approaches.
SMALL GRANT WRITING AND MANAGEMENT (10%)
- Identify potential small foundation opportunities that align with ADRA’s mission and cultivate relationships with these organizations through regular communication and engagement.
- Write compelling small foundation proposals and reports and ensure compliance with requirements.
- Collaborate with the Partnerships for Impact department as needed.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT (15%)
- Organize fundraising campaigns and events to raise awareness and funds for ADRA.
- Develop and implement public relations strategies to promote fundraising campaigns and events through media outreach, press releases and social media.
- Establish partnerships with local businesses, organizations, churches and community groups to support fundraising efforts through sponsorship, donations or event collaboration.
- Attend community events, meetings and networking functions to build relationships and raise awareness of ADRA’s work.
- Provide opportunities for the community to get involved in fundraising, such as peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns or community/church fundraising challenges
TEAM LEADERSHIP (15%)
- Assist the departmental director/designate in facilitating a safe and positive culture within the fundraising team consistent with ADRA Canada's values of being Connected, Courageous and Compassionate.
- Assist the departmental director/designate with supervising, mentoring, and developing a high performing fundraising team, fostering a culture of learning to meet expected outcomes.
- Conduct regular performance assessment of assigned fundraising staff in line with ADRA Canada's performance assessment guidelines.
- Ensure the team is equipped with the information, skills and tools needed to execute their roles effectively.
- Lead weekly check-in meetings with assigned staff.
- Liase closely with the departental director to analyze fundraising process gaps, drive process improvements and standardize procedures and tools.
- Assist the departmental director/designate to maximize human resources ensuring a balance of workloads and awareness of various fundraising requirements among the team.
- Contribute to departmental meetings by providing updates on fundraising successes, challenges, support needs etc.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Must-Haves:
- Bachelor's degree in fundraising or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, achieving annual revenue targets.
- 6-7 years of experience in team leadership.
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or willingness to work towards certification.
- A citizen or permanent resident of Canada or the ability to legally work in Canada, by virtue of holding a current valid work permit.
- Skilled in Relating & Networking – Able to establish good relationships with colleagues and donors etc., and build wide and effective fundraising networks. Experienced with donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- Excellent Presentation and Communication Skills – Able to speak clearly, persuasively and fluently in English; and can express opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly.
- Excellent Leading and Supervising Skills - Able to provide others with clear direction and set appropriate standards of behaviour.
- Able to apply specialist and detailed fundraising expertise - Strong understanding of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities, as well as fundraising principles, strategies, techniques and technology.
- Strong sales acumen with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Highly proficient computer skills in fundraising databases, including strategic use of donor data, and Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
- Collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues in achieving fundraising objectives.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to gender equality issues and a commitment to programming that respects and protects the human rights of all people, including an active commitment to the rights of women and girls.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Master’s degree in fundraising or a related field.
- High proficiency in all Microsoft Office products.
- Insert written or oral communication skills in French.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Mail Chimp etc.
- Experience in fundraising for a not for profit.
- Grant writing experience.
ADRA CANADA DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE STATEMENT
ADRA Canada(the Adventist Development and Relief Agency Canada) is the Canadian relief and development agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. ADRA Canada’s purpose is to serve humanity so all may live as God intended.
ADRA Canada and all its employees are engaged in supporting the vision of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC) which is Proclaiming Christ, Nurturing Believers, and Serving Humanity. The ministry of ADRA Canada is an important part of the Christian mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is done in harmony with its religious beliefs and practices.
Therefore, being employed by ADRA Canada requires personal commitment to its mission and lifestyle. The holder of this position will reflect in their personal and professional life the Christian values as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as referenced in the employment contract. The employee acknowledges and agrees that this position is one of ministry within the Seventh-day Adventist Church and that membership in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and adherence to the fundamental faith and religious beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is essential to the proper performance of the duties of the position. The employee must conduct him/herself, both on and off duty, in accordance with the religious beliefs and teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in all respects so as not to damage ADRA Canada’s reputation or harm the employee’s ability to fulfil all of the position’s obligations. The employee must inform the Chief Executive Officer if they no longer adhere to, or maintain belief in, the fundamental faith and religious beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
WHY A CAREER WITH ADRA CANADA?
ADRA Canada is one of the leading humanitarian and development organizations in Canada. Our reputation has been built by our amazing and dedicated team of knowledgeable, skilled and experienced staff who carry out ADRA's mission each and every day. At ADRA Canada, we offer exciting and challenging careers that play an important role in positively impacting the futures of vulnerable families, and especially the lives of women and girls all over the world. Inspired by our Christian values, ADRA is active in over 130 countries globally, delivering justice, compassion, and love so that all may live as God intended.
ADRA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, including our work environment. We especially welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples and members of racialized communities.
ADRA Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us within your application if you require any accommodations and every effort will be made to meet your needs.
Consistent with our Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse Policy, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including a vulnerable sector screen as a condition of employment.
Due to a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are chosen to move forward, our interview process typically follows this sequence:
- One hour in-person/virtual “get to know you” interview with a member of the HR team, Hiring Manager, and sometimes another senior staff member. This interview will evaluate values and culture fit.
- One hour in person/virtual technical interview with a member of the HR team and the Hiring Manager and/or the Department Director.
- Depending on the role, in some cases a 30 minute to 2-hour technical skills test will be required.
- Reference checks.
- A decision is communicated and an offer is extended subject to criminal background check.
At ADRA we aim to complete the entire process above within six (6) weeks. If at any time we decide to end your candidacy, you will be notified of this by a member of our team in writing. We would appreciate it if you extend us that same courtesy.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The terms and conditions shall be read in conjunction with theADRA Canada Human Resources Manual(as amended from time to time), the contents of which form part of the employee’s obligations to ADRA Canada. The obligations of ADRA Canada are as set out in theADRA Canada Human Resources Manualand the applicable employment standards legislation and regulations, whichever obligations are greater. The employer will have no other obligations except as expressly set out in a written employment contract.
Performance Review:A Performance Review will typically be conducted after the first three months in the position. All employees will be required to participate in annual Performance Reviews.
Job Description Continuous Review: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and can be modified at any time to meet the needs of ADRA Canada.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to read, speak, and hear. Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Some standing, walking, bending, kneeling, carrying of light items, etc. are required. Standard work hours, as defined by theADRA Canada Human Resources Manual, are required.
Working Conditions: Essential responsibilities are performed either in the office or in travelling conditions.
- Within the office, the work is primarily in a sedentary and comfortable environment, with tasks usually performed under normal office conditions with little or no noticeable discomfort. The work area is well lit and ventilated.
- If travelling (international and/or domestic) there will be difficult conditions and challenging environments, particularly to destinations in the developing world.
