Communications & Fundraising Development Manager

The John McGivney Children's Centre provides paediatric therapy services in the Windsor-Essex County community, enriching and celebrating the lives of children and youth with disabilities to help abilities grow, by providing child-focused, family-centred care. As a HOOPP employer, JMCC values collaboration, honesty, innovation, leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Reporting to the CEO this role will:

• Work with Senior Leadership and the Communications and Community Relations Committee of the Board to develop, execute and measure annual fundraising and community engagement plans aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop donor strategies, cultivate and steward individual and major donors, corporate partners, sponsors, foundations, community groups and other supporters.
• Research and coordinate grants, sponsorships and planned giving opportunities, including proposals, agreements, recognition, tracking, and reporting; and maintain fundraising needs and donor recognition materials.
• Prepare regular fundraising reports and recommendations for the CEO and Board committee.
• Maintain donor database administration, gift acknowledgement, donor & giving trends, donor retention and relationship management processes
• Develop communications to promote and support fundraising activities, including donor appeals.
• Build strategic community partnerships and serve as a community ambassador; maintain the organization as a charity of choice and represent it on relevant sector/community committees and networks, including the EKO Communications Network.
• Coordinate donor presentations and visits, recognition, photographs, community and fundraising events, invitations and attendance; support special events and lead communications/logistics for the Annual General Meeting.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Senior Leadership and the Board committee to develop, execute and evaluate integrated internal and external communications strategies supporting the organization’s vision, brand and priorities; establish objectives, audiences, channels, timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Identify compelling stories about clients, families, staff, programs, events, research and community impact; develop media releases, advisories, statements, briefing/speaking notes, key messages and other communications materials.
• Build relationships with local media and sector publications; manage media inquiries and events, monitors coverage, and advise the CEO, Senior Leadership and spokespeople on communications approaches, sensitive issues and reputational opportunities or risks.
• Maintain content for the website, social media and digital channels; establish editorial calendars, create and evaluate content, engage audiences and monitors user-generated content for opportunities and risks.
• Plan and oversee print, digital and promotional materials, working with external designers, printers and vendors.
• Produce organizational publications and newsletters, including the annual report and other staff/family communications.
• Lead employee communications through electronic and print channels, including intranet content, newsletters, mass emails, letters and promotional materials; cultivate internal contributors and story leads.
• Manage communications with families and care providers to ensure clear, accessible and consistent messaging; identifies opportunities to improve engagement. Coordinates photography/video and consent requirements and maintains job-posting/recruitment communications.
• Maintains relevant communications, fundraising, donation, recognition, privacy and promotional-consent policies and procedures; complies with organizational policies, brand standards, privacy requirements, donor/grant obligations and applicable legal and ethical practices.
• Handles confidential and sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, fundraising, business, marketing or a related discipline.
• Fundraising management certification/diploma or CFRE designation is an asset.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, fundraising, community relations, marketing or a related field; not-for-profit, health care, rehabilitation or community-service experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing communications and fundraising strategies, cultivating donor/stakeholder relationships and securing or stewarding philanthropic support.
• Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, media relations, digital communication and social media skills, supported by relevant work samples; strong strategic thinking, research, project management, organization, prioritization, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strategic, creative, collaborative, flexible and results-oriented, with strong interpersonal, networking and public-speaking skills and the judgment/political acumen to work effectively with senior leaders, Board members, donors, media, staff, families and community partners.
• Sound knowledge of fundraising, donor stewardship, grant development, communications planning, social media, content management and brand reputation, with sensitivity to pediatric care, rehabilitation, accessibility, family-centred services and organizational values and ethics.
• Experience using digital communication tools, including website content management systems, e-newsletter platforms and social media management tools.

Additional Details:

• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Generous Vacation & Time off
• Health & Dental Benefits
• 1 Permanent Position (Upcoming Vacancy due to retirement)
• Annual Salary Range - $90,720 – $102,219
• Hours of Work –37.5 hours per week