Development Lead

Job title: Development Lead

Job description: MABELLEarts is a fast-growing and evolving organization with big aspirations. We’re seeking an experienced fundraising professional to join our team to implement a dynamic and sustainable fund development and stewardship program that engages current and future donors and funders in the work we do and the communities we serve.

Our successful candidate will be a highly experienced grant and proposal writer. Five to ten years of diverse fundraising experience has led our chosen candidate to make a substantive and demonstrative impact on organizations big and small. A dynamic relationship builder, our chosen candidate thrives in a collaborative, evolving and grassroots organization and understands the power small organizations have to make n: big impacts in local communities.

Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Fundraising, core responsibilities will include:

1. Fund Development:

• Lead grant and proposal writing for government, private foundations and corporate social responsibility programs.
• Identify new prospects across government and the private sector.
• Help manage the funding pipeline.

2.Donor Management:

• Implement tools, collateral and online campaigns to engage current and prospective donors.
• Work with senior staff to develop and nurture relationships with key donors.
• Maintain a donor stewardship plan to ensure donors stay engaged.
• Maintain a donor database and manage ongoing donor communications.

3. Communications:

• With the Communications Lead, develop and execute targeted donor outreach and communication plans
• Coordinate and organize on-going photo and video documentation that can be used in engaging funders and donors.
• Leverage technology and social media where possible to improve fundraising activities

Requirements:

• At least 5 to 10 years experience working as a grant writer or fundraiser is required.
• Must be proficient in Google Suite, Excel, and Zoom; proficiency with visual design tools (Adobe Creative Suite) an asset.
• Excellent and inspired written communications skills are required. A writing sample will be requested in the second phase of the interview process.
• Asset, but not required: able to speak another language; lived experience is considered a strong asset.
• Post Secondary education in communications, journalism, fundraising, business is considered an asset.

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