Development Director (GLC)

EPIP; Eastern Ontario; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative mental health clinic is on the lookout for a passionate Development Director to spearhead their fundraising efforts. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing strategic fundraising plans while fostering relationships with donors and stakeholders. As the face of the organization in the donor community, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the clinic, which provides vital mental health services to youth. If you are a self-starter with a strong background in fundraising and a commitment to mental health issues, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in development with a proven fundraising track record.
• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee fundraising strategies and annual campaigns.
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and institutions.
• Serve as the point of contact with prospective donors.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant Writing

Relationship Management

Networking

Strategic Planning

Job description

Greenlight Clinic (GLC) is a free mental health clinic offering individual and group therapy to individuals 14-26 years old. We are seeking an experienced Development Director to create and implement a strategic fundraising plan for the organization and expand/manage our portfolio of supporters and prospects. The Development Director is the face of the organization in the donor community and works closely with the Board of Directors and patrons. This is a new position for the organization and offers an exciting opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact on the overall success of GLC.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and oversee the fundraising strategies of the organization including the annual campaign and online donation efforts
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with funders
• Identify and research prospective funders and develop new funding relationships
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and other institutional sources
• Establish a tracking system for acknowledgement, recognition, communications, and continued cultivation of past and current major donors
• Serve as the point of contact with prospective donors
• Coordinate the entirety of the grant/proposal writing process from initiation to acquisition
• Attend conferences and meetings; represent GLC to potential donors and community partners through presentations and speaking engagements
• Track philanthropic sector news and trends impacting mental health and youth

Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of experience as a development professional in the social sector, with proven track record as a fundraiser and grant writer
• Brings a deep funding network of corporate, foundation and individual contributors in the SF Bay Area
• Interest in mental health care issues and enthusiasm for telling the GLC story
• Self-starter with strong self-discipline and a high comfort level working remotely and independently

Location:

Greenlight Clinic is located in The Presidio of San Francisco. The position is remote until otherwise noted; all clinical meetings and activities are currently virtual.

Compensation:

This is initially a 30 hour/week position with the flexibility of expanding into full time in early 2021. Compensation is commensurate with experience.