Community Giving Officer

Mon Sheong; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mon Sheong is seeking a dedicated Community Giving Officer to enhance community engagement and support fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fundraising and business development, alongside exceptional communication skills. This role involves liaising with organizations, managing donor relationships, and driving community-focused initiatives to achieve ambitious fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years progressive fundraising or business development experience.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Bilingualism in English and Chinese is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with community partners and volunteers.
• Identify and manage a pipeline of gift prospects.
• Track and analyze fundraising outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Fundraising Strategies

Customer Service

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public relations, or a related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and results-driven Community Giving Officer, reporting to the Associate Director of Development, is responsible for expanding community engagement and helping to achieve our fundraising goals.The Officer will lead our community giving initiatives within the Mon Sheong community and connect with organizations, businesses or individuals to develop unique relationships and possible sponsorship agreements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with community partners and volunteers dedicated to the third-party events and signature events, generating sponsorship revenue in the range of $1,000 to $5,000
• Identify, build and manage a robust pipeline of gift prospects, with a focus on local businesses, employee groups and local services clubs in all stages of the development cycle to secure gifts and contribute to the growth of the community giving
• Work in partnership with the Development team to develop peer-to-peer and community fundraising programs
• Achieve event revenue targets through maximizing event participation, donations, GIK donations and sponsorship
• Cultivate and promote a culture of philanthropy with Mon Sheong staff and volunteers to support fundraising activities and contribute to the Staff Campaign strategy
• Attend community fundraising events, leveraging opportunities to build new relationships and engage the general public
• Maintain community donor/prospect records in Raiser’s Edge so that timely and appropriate donor moves management is accurately being actioned
• Prepare and coordinate fundraising materials such as proposals, briefing notes and presentations
• Track and analyze fundraising outcomes to inform strategies and improve results.
• Performs other duties as required.

What you bring:

• Minimum 3 years progressive fundraising or business development experience, preferably in community engagement with a proven track record of achieving fundraising goals
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Results-oriented innovative approach to fundraising, comfortable with networking and cold-calling
• Strong communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional customer service and relationship management skills (diplomacy, discretion, trust and tact), with the ability to respond to various levels of expectations from a variety of stakeholders
• Experience in Raiser’s Edge (RENXT) and online giving platforms; highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Able to maintain and work with confidential information
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (bilingualism in English and Chinese is an asset)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Note: We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

DISCLAIMER:Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with theOntario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.