Head of Partnership Development

Regent College; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Canada is seeking a development leader to lead fundraising efforts, create strategic plans for diversifying income, and engage with current and prospective donors. The ideal candidate will have experience in building relationships and a passion for storytelling to inspire support. The role includes travel for donor engagement and overseeing development initiatives to achieve operational budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pars’ development department and fundraising efforts.
• Create development strategies and plans for increasing income.
• Build relationships with potential donors and communicate fundraising asks.
• Ensure regular communication with partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to a culture of communications and fundraising across the organization.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead Pars’ development department and its fundraising efforts: tell the story of the church in Iran and Pars’ role in it, invite the global church to engage and partner with Pars such that Pars’ annual operational budget is raised.
• Create annual and multiyear development strategies and plans for diversifying and increasing Pars’ annual income.
• Play the lead role in the “acquisition” of funds within the development department: i.e. initiating and building relationships, communicating an “ask” to potential donors, and acting as a “closer.”
• Work towards achieving a sustainable balance of unrestricted and project income, from a range of channels including: individuals, major donors, trusts, churches, organizations, events, etc.
• Ensure every partner of Pars is called at least twice a year so that relationships are developed and updates are given. Most of these calls should be done by the candidate but he/she can also delegate to others.
• Take a hands-on approach with major donor fundraising by identifying potential donors.
• Lead the development of creative and innovative prayer and fundraising campaigns in order to raise the profile of Pars and generate new income.
• With the help of the Director of Operations, create and oversee an optimal structure, rhythm and team for development efforts: this includes ensuring the timely submission of grant applications, reports, digital updates, phone calls, events, trips and visits with donors.
• With the help of the Director of Operations, plan and lead development trips and events.
• Travel for 4-8 weeks a year, visiting current and prospective partners and donors.
• Contribute to building a culture of excellent communications and fundraising across Pars’ organisation as a whole.
• With the help of the Director of Operations and/or other development staff, oversee and ensure that all data, record keeping and administration related to development is operating efficiently and effectively, using appropriate tools.
• Regularly report to the Executive Director, the Senior Leadership Team and the board of trustees about progress made on different development initiatives and fronts, as well as annual income forecasts.