Job Description

Job Overview

Cowichan Green Community (CGC) is seeking a motivated, results-driven individual to oversee and manage a fundraising campaign to secure capital funding for the completion of the CGC Food Hub. This position will focus on cultivating relationships, identifying prospective donors, and driving fundraising efforts to support the growth of this vital community project. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, self-motivated, and passionate about supporting sustainable farming and food security in the Cowichan Region. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week, six-month contract, with a possible option to extend. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

? Develop and execute a comprehensive capital fundraising strategy for the Food Hub project, including donor prospecting, solicitations, and stewardship.

? Develop and implement the capital fundraising campaign's communication plan.

? Identify, cultivate, and engage potential donors, sponsors, and investors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.

? Manage donor relations, ensuring a positive and consistent experience for supporters throughout the fundraising process.

? Organize and execute fundraising events, donor recognition initiatives, and other campaigns to raise awareness and funding.

? Monitor and track campaign progress, providing regular updates to the Executive Director and Director of Operations.

? Prepare fundraising materials, including proposals, presentations, and reports.

? Manage Social Media and online presence including website for the fundraising campaign.

? Oversee the fundraising campaign budget and ensure financial goals are met.

? Ensure transparency and accountability in all fundraising activities.

? Prepare and submit monthly activity reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Qualifications & Experience

? Post-Secondary Degree or equivalent.

? Significant fundraising experience.

? Excellent communication skills and experience working with the public.

? Working knowledge of donor engagement cycle and gift receipts.

? Working knowledge of Canadian fundraising regulations and tax law is an asset.

? Working knowledge of donor management software is an asset.

? Ability to multitask and work independently.

? Knowledge of Word, Excel, Slack, CANVA, and WordPress.

? Two or more years of experience at a community non-profit organization is an asset.

? Must have a valid Driver's Licence, clean abstract, and reliable vehicle.

Competencies

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Adaptability

: Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

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Relationship Building

: Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the projects.

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Communications

: Speaks, listens, and writes in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

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Organizational Skills

: Sets priorities, develops a work schedule, monitors progress towards goals, and tracks details, data, information, and activities.

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Self-motivated:

Driven individual who is results-oriented and can drive team engagement.

Work Expectations

? Work in a busy open-concept office environment.

? Monday to Friday occasional weekends as required.

? 35 hours per week.

Benefits

? Free parking.

? Discounted summer camp for contract employee's children.

? Free access to CGC workshops.

? Casual dress code.

When applying, please include a cover letter outlining examples of successful fundraising initiatives you have led, including details of initial campaign goals and dollars raised along with three references related to the campaigns.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Duncan, BC V9L 3W4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-17
Expected start date: 2025-03-10