Associate Director, Philanthropy – RISE

The Associate Director, Philanthropy will join Rise at an exciting time of growth for the organization and will be responsible for developing and growing the national major gift fundraising portfolio. This is a unique opportunity for a driven and results-oriented fundraiser to play a key role in a growing organization that empowers people with mental health and addiction challenges to achieve greater social and economic inclusion through entrepreneurship.Reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with the CEO, the Associate Director will build and execute strategic cultivation and solicitation plans for major gift prospects, respectfully managing each prospective donor through the major giving process and deepening their engagement with the organization.As a skillful, highly motivated and focused fundraiser, the Associate Director will be adept at planning, pipeline development and creating personalized engagement strategies. They will also bring strong relationship development and solicitation skills.Rise is an entrepreneurial and high-achieving organization with a collaborative, supportive team that is excited to be growing through the addition of this new role.The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $95,000 plus generous benefits, employee assistance program services, holiday closure and paid sick leave.ABOUT RISEEmpowering People. Launching Ideas.Rise is a national organization dedicated to empowering people with mental health and addiction challenges to achieve greater social and economic inclusion through entrepreneurship.MissionRise empowers Canadians with mental health and addiction challenges to achieve greater economic and social inclusion through entrepreneurship training, small business loans and custom supports.VisionStrengthening communities by unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit of all Canadians with mental health and addiction challenges.ResponsibilitiesActively manage a portfolio of prospects and donors (individuals, corporations and foundations) to qualify, cultivate and solicit gifts at the $10,000+ level with a focus on building and maintaining long-term relationships, personally conducting discovery meetings, cultivation visits, solicitation calls and stewardship activities.Support the CEO to develop strategic engagement plans for donors $100k+.Work in collaboration with, and in support of, the CEO and Director of Development on strategy and planning related to major gift prospect development and activities with fundraising volunteers, including the Fundraising Committee.Further develop the prospect pipeline and prospect engagement strategies for potential donors.Participate in and contribute to development team meetings, including solicitation strategy sessions for key prospects and internal planning efforts.Assess current donor strategies and develop elements to attract new donors and to upgrade current donor giving.Plan and implement major gift cultivation events and participate in broader organizational event planning by bringing a strategic perspective, using events to deepen relationships with prospective and existing donors.Prepare documentation and correspondence to support major gift fundraising initiatives (e.g. briefing documents, cover letters, follow-up correspondence, proposals, stewardship reports and other communications materials).Ensure accuracy in keeping the database up to date on your activities, opportunities and prospect strategies.Participate as an active member of the Rise team, working collaboratively with colleagues towards common goals.Qualifications & CompetenciesA proven track record identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts ($10,000+) and developing personalized proposals appropriate to the size of the gift and the needs of the prospective donor.Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, colleagues and volunteers, supporting them in the identification of potential donors, and in the planning of major gift fundraising, cultivation and solicitation.Previous experience engaging and inspiring volunteers in the major gift fundraising process.Strong knowledge of theories, principles and best practices of major gift fundraising and initiatives in a not-for-profit setting.Exceptional ability to network and build relationships with a variety of diverse audiences.Strategic thinker with the ability to connect high-level priorities to practical day-to-day objectives.Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present cases for support and effectively report on the impact of gifts.Demonstrated commitment to ensuring fundraising practices promote the ethical management of donor information and gifts.Excellent computer skills including MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Willingness to work outside of regular business hours from time to time, and travel across Canada as necessary.FOR MORE INFORMATIONKCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.) has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Rise. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jill Anderson, or Mia Gardiner, KCI Search + Talent at [email protected] candidates are invited to send a resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by Monday, January 15, 2024. All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence.Rise is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively seek racialized and Indigenous persons, people with disabilities, (including people who have experienced mental health and addiction challenges), and additional diverse identities, for our team. All applicants are advised that, where needed, accommodation for disabilities will be provided upon request to the Search Consultant. This includes accommodation throughout the recruitment process.This position will serve as a member of the Rise team headquartered in Toronto at 2 Carlton Street, Suite 1806. More important than location is finding the right person for the job, therefore, we are open to candidates from across Canada who could fill this position remotely with travel to Toronto from time to time. If the new Associate Director, Philanthropy is within commutable distance to Rise headquarters in Toronto, they will be expected to be in the office two days per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr