Director of Development
Organizational Background:
The North Central Family Centre (NCFC) is a charitable not for profit organization in Regina, who for the past 20 years has been known for providing a safe space for children and youth to attend programs and activities after school. NCFC delivers a wide range of proven, successful structured programs and actives, and offers Regina’s inner-city children, youth, families, and
seniors the opportunity to participate in educational, sporting, recreationally, social, and cultural programs, and activities. NCFC has a proven, observable record, which affirms its commitment to the revitalization of the North Central community. Additionally, NCFC has programs to address Youth Employment, Housing Supports and Community Outreach such as clothing and food distribution, summer barbeques and Christmas Community Dinners.
In the last few years NCFC has been moving to a Social Enterprise Model that has resulted in a $12.5M investment in affordable housing funded by grants and a capital campaign, Hopes and Dreams (https://hopesanddreams.ca), to raise from the community $4M for a service-based community hub and refurbishment of the existing Centre. The campaign is part way there and is led by a small committee of volunteers in partnership with the South Sask Community Foundation and the University of Regina.
NCFC believes in the strengths of the community, and the effectiveness of the programs it delivers which are designed to improve the quality of life for all residents. As the needs of the community grow, NCFC is growing to better meet those needs.
The Opportunity:
The North Central Family Centre was recently selected as the City of Regina's successful proponent to deliver the Rapid Housing Initiative project. This includes the development of a 30-unit multi family residential affordable housing complex. The project broke ground in August 2023. With this project comes rapid growth for the Centre and a need to invest in a managed,
on-going fundraising strategy and programs for both capital projects and operations. We are looking for a Director of Development to build upon current fundraising initiatives and events, work closely with the Hopes and Dreams Campaign, and develop and manage a donor stewardship program. We are ready to hire a full-time development director to work alongside
our volunteer campaign co-chair and leadership team to ensure a comprehensive fund development plan for an ongoing Hopes and Dreams campaign that supports both ongoing operational and capital needs.
Responsibility and Accountability for fund development and campaign activities:
- Develop and implement annual fundraising goals, strategies, and initiatives that align with the strategic direction and needs of the organization
- Maintain on-going, established fundraising campaigns and actvities, and evaluate potential of existing and new efforts to meet program and operational funding needs
- Build the Hopes and Dreams “brand” and work closely with the Volunteer Campaign Chair to meet Campaign targets and manage donor stewardship obligations and opportunities
- Work closely with University of Regina Advancement and the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation and engages with other community-based Director of Development for mutual benefit and advancement
- Set up and manage donor platforms to build donor and sponsor list to ensure regular engagement and build strong relationships
- Develops and maintains strategic partnerships and relationships with corporate sponsors and donors
- Develop and implement policies and procedures around donor management and fundraising
- Identify, grow and actively manage prospective and existing donors
- Collect impact metrics and stories across all program and service areas to share with community and donors. Prepare impact reports for grant reporting and donor stewardship purposes
Other Duties:
- Support the development of NCFC newsletter, social media, and community communications, and develop content and maintain Hopes and Dreams website
- Coordinate volunteer opportunities for donors, working closely with the Manager of Community Success
- Support the advertising and planning of NCFC program events
- Provide relevant and regular updates to the team and to the board.
Experience / Education Requirements:
- Post secondary diploma, certificate or degree in business administration, office administration, or equivalent
- At least three years of related experience in fundraising, donor relations, marketing, and communications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong program, organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Compassion and resiliency
- Membership in AFP an asset Must Provide
Must Provide
- Criminal record and vulnerable sector check
- Valid class 5 driver’s license
- First Aid CPR
Details of work:
Full time- Monday-Friday, occasional evenings, and weekends with a flexible schedule. $65,000
to $90,000/year depending on experience.
How to apply:
Interested applicants please send a cover letter and resume with attention Kim Wenger,
Executive Director, subject line to include Director of Development and email to: apply@ncfc.ca
Deadline to apply: December 2, 2024
Position Start Date: January 1, 2025