- Location: National LC Office in Markham, Ontario, Hybrid
- Job Type: Full-time, Contract
- Wage: $70,000 – $75,000 per annum
About Liver Canada
Founded in 1969 by a group of doctors and business leaders concerned about the increasing incidence of liver disease, Liver Canada (LC) was the first organization in the world devoted to providing support for research and education into the causes, diagnoses, prevention, and treatment of all liver disease. We resonate as the anthem for liver health, uplifting millions of Canadians on every twist and turn of their health journey. Whether it’s a day of challenge or celebration, we stand unwaveringly by their side. Our community health programs are not just ventures but visions of hope, and our innovative research seeks to craft a tomorrow free from liver disease.
The fuel behind our mission? Teamwork, dedication, and a vision for constant evolution. We are an innovative team, shaping change through close collaborations, internally and with partners. We are committed to develop our people professionally and individually. Our conducive work environment and culture empowers our people to stay healthy and well.
Please apply via hr@liver.ca. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The application deadline is Friday, July 18.
Employment Opportunity Overview
We are looking for a fundraising generalist who can contribute to growing the fundraising portfolio. Reporting to the VP, Fund Development, the Senior Manager, Fundraising is responsible for the full fundraising cycle of the above philanthropic programs.
Critical to the success of this position is balancing a deep understanding of our programs (including maintaining strong relationships with our team) while being able to implement fundraising programs in a small organization with limited resources until we ramp up. You will be a key team member who will be highly organized, resourceful, and collaborative self-starter with a passion for building and evolving.
Attention to detail is of the utmost importance as is the ability to manage tight deadlines and work quickly when opportunities arise.
While this role is a 1 year contract, there is opportunity for growth and expansion with potential for full time employment at the end of the contract.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Annual Giving:
- Create a comprehensive Annual Giving program that includes individuals giving through various channels such as mail, online and monthly to create a growing and sustainable revenue stream of annual support.
- Highly knowledgeable of data segmentation techniques, direct mail solicitation, tracking and reporting for all direct mail, telemarketing and digital appeals.
- Create strategic integrated fundraising campaigns and manage the execution of the project and critical paths.
- Responsible for the creative briefs and project management of the fulfillment houses/letter shops.
- Develop and oversee budgets, progress, deadlines, goals and objectives related to the Annual Giving program. This includes revenue targets, expenses, projections and statistical reporting.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team and Programs to ensure messaging, content creation is donor centric, on-brand and compelling.
- Articulate the features and impacts of new programs and initiatives and integrate content into the Annual Giving program campaigns.
Monthly Giving:
- Develop and implement strategic plans to acquire new monthly donors through conversion and lead generation.
- Manage the Monthly Donor file to ensure revenue and donor retention remains consistent and grows.
Other:
- Work with the VP, Fund Development to develop the pathway to Mid-Level and Major Gift donors.
- Identify planned giving prospects, through targeted annual giving strategies.
- Lead the development of innovative, meaningful stewardship strategies, tactics and communications that will surprise and delight donors of all levels and types.
Reporting and Donor Data Analysis:
- Work with Manager, Database & Digital Analytics to ensure that business rules and processes are in place to process monthly gifts in a timely manner and stewardship is carried out.
- Ensure campaigns are tracked, interpret data and analyze results for strategic revenue generation.
- Provide analytics and insights to build foundational understanding of donor database.
- Lead data preparation and pulling and ensuring contact histories and back-feed files are updated in a timely manner.
Professional Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing an annual fundraising program
- Experience with developing and implementing multi-channel fundraising campaigns
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies and build experiences that strengthen long-term relationships with donors and/or volunteers.
- Superior project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple priorities concurrently.
- Understanding of current and emerging best practices in Annual Giving and donor engagement.
- Ability to work independently, rise to new challenges, find creative solutions, and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment with an unwavering commitment to detail.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills are considered a strong asset.
- Computer proficiency in using the MS Office suite and experience with donor databases.
- Demonstrated experience in the not-for-profit sector (donor relations, alumni relations, event management) or equivalent client-focused environment.
- Willing to travel if required.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends if required.
- Fluency in English and French (written and verbal) is an asset.
Benefits of Employment:
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Eligible to enroll in Health benefits (after 3 months of employment)
- CLF Summer Hours – 4 extended long weekends (Friday – Monday) from Victoria day to Labour day
- 12 sick/personal days per year (not bankable)
- Week between Christmas and New Year’s Office Closure: paid days off
- In addition to statutory and provincial holidays, paid days off for Easter Monday, Remembrance Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Liver Canada is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion; we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, racialized, indigenous persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide accommodation at all stages of the selection process and through employment in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA.
We, at LC, are extremely passionate about our common mandate and we believe that each of our team members contributes in their own specific role to reach that goal and we strongly encourage individuals with lived-in experience and those that have faced barriers to apply for this position.
