Donor Relations Associate

Donor Relations Associate

Practicing Professional 2

Are you passionate about contributing to the community Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing puts people at the centre of our work believes in a culture of belonging and building on the strength of our community

Camino Wellbeing Mental Health supports individuals families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

WHATS THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about fundraising and building relationships that drive impact Were looking for a Donor Relations Associate to join our Philanthropy team and play a critical role in securing funding to support Caminos programs and services.

As the Donor Relations Associate you will be accountable for delivering and growing our annual giving programs focusing on securing financial support through direct mail online giving corporate partnerships thirdparty events and donor engagement campaigns. You will be responsible for cultivating relationships inspiring donations and delivering strategic donor communications and stewardship to increase philanthropic support.

This role is perfect for a dynamic fundraiser who thrives on making meaningful connections securing gifts and delivering exceptional donor experiences. If youre a natural storyteller with strong fundraising knowledge and a passion for community impact we want to hear from you!

WHY WORK FOR US We are an organization that serves individuals families and communities within the Waterloo Region! We are excited about our work the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower!. We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

Join us to:

• Do work that matters

• Be part of a caring passionate and collaborative workplace that lives its values

• Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals families and our community

• Be a part of our diversity equity and inclusion journey

• Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do

• Have a positive impact in our community

• Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

• Drive revenue growth by developing and executing fundraising strategies including donor acquisition retention and solicitation efforts to meet annual fundraising targets.

• Secure financial contributions by cultivating relationships with donors corporate partners and community supporters through personalized outreach calls meetings and engagement activities.

• Lead annual giving campaigns including direct mail appeals online fundraising social media campaigns and special events to drive donations.

• Develop compelling donor communications that inspire giving and ensure excellent stewardship to strengthen donor relationships.

• Research identify and submit fundraising proposals including corporate sponsorships grants and major gift opportunities ensuring alignment with donor interests and organizational priorities.

• Support the optimization of the donor database ensuring data accuracy tracking giving trends and using data insights to improve fundraising strategies.

• Represent Camino in the community engaging with stakeholders to enhance fundraising efforts and increase brand awareness.

• Collaborate with team members across the organization to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and maximize impact.

• Stay current on fundraising trends and best practices continuously looking for ways to improve and innovate fundraising strategies.

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and maintain ethical fundraising practices.

• Perform other duties as needed to support Caminos fundraising efforts.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

• A strong background in sales business development or fundraising with a proven ability to secure financial commitments cultivate relationships and drive revenue growth.

• 3 years of experience in sales business development fundraising or donor relations demonstrating success in prospecting engaging and securing financial support. Experience in direct marketing storytelling or donor/client stewardship is an asset.

• Exceptional ability to confidently ask for financial commitments whether from individuals corporations or community partners.

• Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills with the ability to engage and inspire a wide variety of stakeholders.

• A strategic and creative approach to developing pitches marketing fundraising or sales initiatives and closing deals.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Resilient selfdirected and highly motivatedsomeone who thrives in a goaldriven environment.

• Ability to handle confidential materials and situations with professionalism sensitivity and discretion.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/fundraising databases (experience with sales or donor management systems is a plus.

ARE THERE BONUS POINTS

Yes! Well give your application extra credit if you have one or more of these:

• Previous experience in the nonprofit sector and familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practices.

• CFRE designation or in progress.

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW:

• This is a permanent fulltime position

• Work takes place in an office environment and within the community

• Travel will be within the Region of Waterloo with no overnight stays

• Evenings and weekends are sometimes

• Must have a valid drivers license access to a reliable vehicle and applicable auto insurance

• A police check for the vulnerable sector is

• Must be able to provide either proof of vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

• Wage: The hourly rate for this position is $23.21 $32.39

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter to our team today.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance clients services offered the communities where we live and work and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources . While we thank all applicants for their interest only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities we acknowledge the historical and presentday violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit but how.

Camino is committed to developing antioppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression discrimination and violence that people face as a result of their diversity beliefs and identities.

Building equity takes time resources intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people Black people Asian communities racialized people ethnic or linguistic groups members of the 2SLGBTQIA communities unhoused people people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

To help us create change and ensure that we can continue helping families thrive Camino has invested in antiracism and antioppression training for all our employees. In addition we have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies processes and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization.

We have a lot of work to do and we are committed to keep moving forward on this learning journey. We will continue to listen learn and take action to ensure that everyone at Camino experiences true equity empowerment and inclusion.

Required Experience:

Manager