Manager, Operations and Special Projects

Ase Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ase Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities seeks a Manager of Operations and Special Projects to oversee daily functions and implement strategic initiatives. The role emphasizes operational efficiency and includes tasks such as fundraising and program management, while supporting the mission to empower the Black disabled community. Ideal candidates will have relevant managerial experience and a strong commitment to social justice.

Benefits

Commitment to an accessible hiring process

Encouragement for Black candidates with disabilities to apply

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience managing operations and fundraising.
• Experience with diverse funding portfolios in nonprofit environments.
• Knowledge of disability justice and anti-Black racism.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement revenue diversification strategies.
• Conduct market research and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Support the Executive Director in achieving organizational goals.

Skills

Management

Fundraising

Project Management

Grant Writing

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Problem Solving

Education

University degree or equivalent education

Tools

Quickbooks

Google Sheets

Excel

Salesforce

Wordpress

Canva

Zoom

Teams

Job description

The Manager, Operations and Special Projects will play a critical role in the effective execution of Ase Community Foundation’s strategic goals, focusing on operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and special project management. This role combines oversight of day-to-day operations with the development and implementation of key strategic initiatives, including revenue diversification and social enterprise efforts. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Manager will support the foundation’s mission to empower Black Canadians with disabilities through innovative, inclusive services and programs.

Special Projects and Strategy

• Manage and implement the revenue diversification and social enterprise strategy, including fee-for-service, sponsorships, donations, stewardship, grant writing, and fundraising.
• Conduct market research to assess demand and develop strategies for monetizing Ase Community Foundation’s services, ensuring accessibility and alignment with the needs of the Black disabled community.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s Strategic Plan, including revenue diversification, marketing, and communications plans.
• Lead the streamlining of operational systems, identifying areas for efficiency improvement, and implementing solutions that enhance day-to-day functioning.
• Manage day-to-day operations including human resources, financial systems, grant writing and tracking, and report writing.
• Oversee the organization’s programs, projects, events, and initiatives under the supervision of the Executive Director.
• Provide professional support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors to achieve organizational strategic priorities and execute our mission.
• Provide oversight for the organization when the Executive Director is away.
• Supervise operational staff, students, consultants, and volunteers, delegating and managing daily activities and outcomes.

Other responsibilities and projects as determined by the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a university degree or equivalent education and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience managing operations, fundraising, and implementing revenue diversification plans.
• Experience writing proposals and managing diversified funding portfolios within not-for-profit environments; experience operating a social enterprise model is an asset.
• Proven experience in entrepreneurial or growing not-for-profit environments.
• Exceptional administrative and management skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Quickbooks, Google Sheets, and Excel.
• Demonstrated commitment to programs and initiatives that advance the Black community by fostering liberation and disrupting anti-Black racism.
• Working and/or lived experience within the Black community.
• Knowledge of disability justice, intersectionality, anti-Black racism, GBA+, and accessibility rights.

We strongly encourage those who self-identify as Black with disabilities to apply!

Assets

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit, creative problem-solving, and result-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with digital tools and platforms such as CRM systems (Salesforce), project management software, and communication tools (Zoom, Teams).
• Familiarity with fundraising platforms, data management, and digital content management systems like Wordpress and Canva.
• Experience working with community organizations and partners on joint initiatives within the Black and/or disability communities.

Note: The position remains open until filled. Interviews will be held between June 23 and June 27, 2025. We are committed to an accessible and seamless hiring process, including accommodations and support as needed.

Please inform us of any support or accommodations required during the application process.

The Ase Community Foundation operates within frameworks of anti-oppression, disability justice, critical race theory, and Black feminism, actively working to dismantle systems of oppression and disrupt anti-Black racism, ableism, gender, and LGBTQ2S violence, and intersectional identities within the Black diaspora. We prioritize candidates with lived experience within the Black community in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website and consider becoming a member of our community.

For more information or to volunteer, visit us at https://asecommunityfoundation.com