Director, Philanthropy
The Director, Philanthropy is responsible for maintaining an assigned portfolio of partners with a focus on, but not limited to, donors in British Columbia and Alberta, planning and executing major gifts engagement strategies, and directly soliciting multi-year commitments.
Position is Filled for this Role
Who Are We
Operation Smile is a volunteer-based global medical charity that provides free surgery to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial differences in children and young adults. We are active more than 30 countries around the world.
Over 6,000 volunteer medical professionals including credentialed surgeons, pediatricians, doctors, nurses, child-life specialists and many others, selflessly give their expertise to help patients and ensure the highest standard of care in all that we do.
Through our medical and education programs around the world and guided by our Medical Global Standards, we are at the forefront of enabling local communities in low- and middle-income countries to provide safe surgery because we believe access to safe surgery is a basic right.
Opportunity
Director, Philanthropy
The Director, Philanthropy is responsible for maintaining an assigned portfolio of partners with a focus on, but not limited to, donors in British Columbia and Alberta, planning and executing major gifts engagement strategies, and directly soliciting multi-year commitments.
As part of a national team, you must have a proven track record of working successfully with remote colleagues and partners. This role involves managing a portfolio of partner relationships, with some travel and frequent in-person meetings. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on global communities!
You in the Role
- Creative
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Driven
- Passionate
- Inclusive
- Respectful
- Entrepreneurial
- Collaborative
- Independent
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Generation, Identification and Cultivation
- Identify, cultivate, and directly solicit prospective individual, major gift donors and corporate partners.
- Actively promote opportunities for increased partner engagement (including Planned Giving).
- Participate in Philanthropy Team strategy, prospect review and pipeline management meetings.
- Exercise strong relational and interpersonal skills by connecting with partners through phone calls and in-person visits.
- Create proposals, pitch decks, gift agreements, reports and other written correspondence.
Planning, Donor Engagement and Reporting
- Tailoring individual stewardship plans, optimize a partner’s experience by making sure they receive milestone updates and impact reporting, appropriate invitations to engage with the organization and ensure simple actions such as timely delivery of charitable tax receipts are undertaken.
- Build relationships with Operation Smile Canada donor partners and prospective partners to secure major gifts.
- Diligently maintain and update donor database (Raiser's Edge / RE NXT), recording all donor interactions, proposals, and actions promptly and accurately.
Key Competencies
- Ability to apply creativity in developing and planning out strategic moves for each of your donor relationships.
- Active listener who makes sound judgements.
- Ability to liaise with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
- Problem assessment and solving ability.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written), to articulate the vision of the organization and inspire others to participate.
- Effective time management skills.
- Successful track-record in one-on-one donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- High-touch relational skills and your consistent and proactive approach to donor outreach.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- A combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong ability to influence and engage diverse audiences.
- Experience relating to people in diverse contexts to quickly build trust and rapport.
- Proficiency in digital technologies including video conferencing, social media, and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
- Experience using donor or CRM databases, specifically a preference to Raiser's Edge and NXT.
- Knowledge of prospect research tools and techniques. IWave experience an asset.
- Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
- Proven experience building and developing a major gift portfolio.
Before you Apply
Compensation
- The hiring range for this role is $80,000-$110,000.
Benefits
- 4 weeks of paid vacation time and 1 additional week at end of December.
- Group RRSP matched up to 3%.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
Workplace Environment
- Remote (BC or AB).
- Dedicated work space with reliable internet.
- Ability to work in different time zones and dynamic work environments.
Checks and Verifications
- Must meet travel requirements and have a valid passport.
- Satisfactory criminal background check & professional references required.
Apply For This Role
Cause Leadership Inc. is managing this leadership search on behalf
of Operation Smile Canada Foundation.
If you, or someone you know, would like to start a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please email Cause Leadership Inc. at: [email protected]
Individuals interested in being considered for this opportunity are invited to apply below.
Please upload your cover letter and resume.
The search will remain open until a successful candidate is selected.
Operation Smile Canada thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Operation Smile Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Operation Smile Canada values the unique skills and experiences each individual has to offer and we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, safe and accessible organization. We are also committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Thank you for your interest in being part of our smile movement at Operation Smile Canada. We look forward to hearing from you. In the meantime, keep smiling – a child is counting on it!
