Senior Canvass Director & Fundraising Lead

The Outreach Team; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and incentives

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Outreach Team in Charleston leads a dynamic fundraising program, coordinating a team to meet weekly and monthly donor goals while expanding reach in assigned locations. You will lead by example, canvass with staff, and drive strategy and performance across operations.

Expect a salary with performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement. 50-hour weeks, year-round employment, and immediate start are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be goal-oriented.
• Must be trainable and open to learning new skills.
• Eagerness to lead from the front and go into the field to train, coach, and canvass.
• Leadership experience and ability to motivate and manage a large team.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to delegate responsibility and work in a team.
• Organized and able to learn and manage operational systems like payroll and staff schedules.
• Attention to detail and a proven ability to instill that quality in others.
• Track record of equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that meets or exceeds weekly and monthly donor acquisition, donor retention and average gift amount goals.
• Develop strategic plans to reach constituencies in assigned locations.
• Lead by example by canvassing independently and/or with staff four days per week on average to achieve individual and team acquisition goals.
• Manage a team of 8-12 full-time and part-time staff who will sign up an average of 40-60 donors per week.
• Develop, motivate, and manage a team to hit their goals through training and development opportunities, 1:1 and team meetings.
• Identify, promote, and train leaders.
• Maintain high performance standards and provide feedback and evaluation; coach the managers you supervise.
• Foster an inclusive, professional, and engaging office culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Organization

Attention to detail

Equity & inclusion

Job description

The Outreach Team in Charleston leads a dynamic fundraising program, coordinating a team to meet weekly and monthly donor goals while expanding reach in assigned locations. You will lead by example, canvass with staff, and drive strategy and performance across operations.

Expect a salary with performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement. 50-hour weeks, year-round employment, and immediate start are offered.