Canadian Paralympic Foundation - Prez + CEO

Canadian Paralympic Foundation

President and CEO

Posted date: Aug 9, 2011
Closing date: Aug 26, 2011

Founded in 2003 the mission of the Canadian Paralympic Foundation is to provide persons with a disability access to the ‘power of sport’, the CPF is committed to ensuring that Canadians with a disability have equitable opportunities for positive sport experiences and the realization of their full potential, by raising funds to support Canadian Paralympic sport programs. 

POSITION: 

• Reporting to the Chairman of the Canadian Paralympic Foundation (CPF) and working collaboratively with the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC)  as part of the integrated staff model
• The CEO leads and manages the CPF in the fulfillment of its vision, mission and strategic plan. The CEO maintains a critical link between the organization and its board and the CPC as well as other stakeholder groups. As an officer of the board, ensures the duties and obligations of the board are satisfied.
• Serves as key leadership team member and an active participant in making key strategic decisions affecting the CPF
• In partnership with the CPF and CPC, this position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities.
• The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build the CPF’s visibility, impact and financial resources
• Will design and implement a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by cultivating individual and philanthropic support
•   The CEO will have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed,  through the solicitation of major gifts grants, special events and corporate and financial support
• She/he will expand and diversify CPF donor base / pipeline and will work closely with other team members to secure funding for new initiatives. In addition, the CEO will work closely with the board of directors and support board members as they take on a more active fundraising role. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support and partner with CEO of CPC and members of both boards on fundraising activities
• Collaborate with above to develop and implement CPF’s financial strategy
• Have primary responsibility for development and execution of all proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long term, relationship-management approach
• Oversee research funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position CPF ahead of major funding changes or trends
• Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivation deeper ties with donors monitor, mentor  and report regularly on the progress of the development team 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 plus years of professional experience in a non-profit organization; CFRE preferred with  demonstrated success in managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources
• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors, board members and build long term relationships
• Demonstrated ability in grant and proposal writing for  major gifts, planned giving, corporations and foundations
• Sincere respect for others, both internally and externally
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives
• Ability to work independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the CPF
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• High energy and a passion for the mission of the CPF
• Ability to construct, articulate and implement annual strategic plan
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• A professional and resourceful style, ability to work independently and as a team player and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.
• Bilingualism an asset

Qualified applicants are invited to submit cover letter and CV, in confidence, by August 26, 2011 to:

Lorrie E Mckenzie

McKenzie Cooper Executive Search

lmckenzie.mckenziecooper@telus.net 

While the Foundation thanks all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support - Threads of Life

Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support - Threads of Life

Program Manager for Fundraising and Partnerships

Posted date: Jul 13, 2011
Closing date: Aug  3, 2011

Reports to: Executive Director

Job Status: Permanent Full-time

Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support - Threads of Life

Threads of Life is a national charity dedicated to supporting families along their journey of healing who have suffered from workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease. We help the families protect future generations of Canadian Workers.

Threads of Life is a small, Canadian charity where team work is critical to the success of our programs. The ideal candidate for the Program Manager will be able to juggle multiple projects while lending a hand to other staff members if needed. An appreciation for the workload of others will be an asset in this position and a willingness to be flexible in a small group dynamic where each member works from a home office.  The charity has expanded and continues to grow with the right team dynamic where all members are able to adjust, shift priorities and meet our strategic objectives.    

Program Manager for Fundraising and Partnerships 

The Program Manager for Fundraising and Partnerships reports directly to the Executive Director and overseas all components within the Partnerships program including fundraising in accordance with the strategic plan.  The Community Development Coordinators will report to the Program Manager. 

Responsibilities: 

Fundraising:

• Develop a national fundraising plan that identifies and secures funding streams to ensure the sustainability of Threads of Life to optimize its delivery of programs and services to families of workplace tragedy
• Research and identify fundraising opportunities to support the program streams within the strategic plan
• Develop and write specific project and grant applications and reports to grant providers to meet hard deadlines and report on results at regular intervals to the grant provider
• Provide regular progress reports on applications and their status to the Executive  Director
• Ensure funding providers, sponsors and donors are recognized appropriately
• Act as a resource for community development staff across Canada
• Determine specific targets for the activities and actions that will lead to the successful achievement of annual fund development goals
• Forge and strengthen ties with new and existing donors, partners and stakeholders to deepen their engagement and to attract new and increased investment in Threads of Life 

Steps for Life - Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy fundraising event

As a member of the management team, develop overall strategic direction for this event by:

• Providing best practices knowledge and insights for running and operating a walk event based on experience with other charity events including key components such as corporate team challenges, on-line registration, engaging volunteers etc.
• Ensuring all details for this signature event are confirmed and delegated appropriately
• Ensuring timely direction and support to the Community Development Coordinators
• Communicating with all staff to regularly provide updates appropriately
• Working with the Program Manager, Marketing and Communications and to develop timely information to be received by communities and for the quarterly newsletter
• Research and identify potential national sponsors
• Ensure all sponsors (at all levels) receive the appropriate and approved recognition 

Partnerships

As a member of the management team in consultation with the Program Manager, Marketing and Communications, develops the overall strategic direction for the organization and contribute to the corporate strategic plan:

• Assess and articulate the costs and benefits associated with partnership and communications activities and makes appropriate recommendations to the Executive Director and management team
• Monitors developments at all levels of federal/provincial/territorial government as well as internationally that could be related to injury prevention
• Liaises and manages relationships with elected and appointed officials on matters of interest to Thread of Life
• Identifies new partners to support overall operations of Threads of Life;
• Develops annual national and regional partnership collaboration and recognition opportunities 

Preferred skills

• Experience in preparing briefs and position papers for team members, in preparation for meetings with external stakeholders, including government officials.
• The ability and knowledge to monitor related injury prevention activities and to undertake national awareness initiatives, working collaboratively with government, non-government, industry and other organizations such as such as the jurisdictional compensation authorities
• The ability to investigate trends and developments in other jurisdictions, review reports and government documents, and prepare summaries
• The ability to seek out opportunities to support others in achieving goals, recognizing and respecting individual differences
• The ability to manage teams, determining the financial and human resource (staff, volunteers, students) needs for each initiative
• Work with other team members to develop, implement and report on program evaluation;
• Create an empowered team environment for staff by guiding, mentoring, supervising and supporting them in reaching their full potential and in exceeding their goals;
• Develop a knowledge of the Canadian legislative system and processes, especially as it relates to occupational health and safety/health promotion 

Qualifications

• University Degree in  Business  or Marketing/Communications or related discipline;
• CFRE considered an asset;
• 10+ years of strategic marketing and communications experience, ideally several years of which have be in the public, non-profit or NGO sector;
• Years of experience managing an annual charitable event, preferably a walk event
• Strong relationships with media, political influencers, the academic and research community and public policy makers will be critical in this role;
• Must have experience as part of a senior management or leadership team and ability to contribute to overall administration of the organization;
• Experience in preparing presentations, reports and recommendations to Boards of Directors, funders, and partners;
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented with strong time and multi-project management skills’
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in MS Office Suite of product
• Have a home office, can function efficiently and productively in a ‘virtual’ office environment, ability to travel
• Being bilingual is an asset (English and French language)  

Applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Shirley Hickman, Executive Director at shickman@threadsoflife.ca no later than 5pm EST August 3, 2011.  

We thank you in advance for your interest, only those candidates being considered will be contacted. For more information, visit www.threadsoflife.ca