Development and Communications Manager

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

Job Posting

Id # DM0210

Posting Date: February 3, 2010

Reporting to: Executive Director

Hours: 32+ hours a week

Job Level: Grid Level 13 – starting wage of $24.11/per hour

Benefits: HSA Standard Union Package

Bargaining Unit: Community Subsector Collective Agreement

Position: Permanent Part Time

Start Date: ASAP

Position Summary:

The Development and Communications Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of development and communications activities of the organization that support: revenue development, development programming, donor stewardship, events implementations, branding consistency, messaging ownership and management of budgets and volunteers.

Specific Responsibilities:

Development Management

Leadership of the development program
Create, manage, implement and monitor the annual giving direct mail campaigns
Create and implement fundraising stewardship and planned giving programs
Partaking in the planning and support of fundraising-related appointments, special events, meetings etc.
Research, write and submit grant applications

Create and implement effective and efficient systems/processes and ensure execution
Train and supervise volunteers in development activities, events etc. as required.
Create AV Fund Development Committee meeting agendas, attend meetings and document outcomes
Create and update/revise the fundraising Case for Support and other support materials

Donor Relations

Develop and implement strategies to enhance communications with donors/potential donors/patients
Develop cultivation strategies, including current donors, manage relationships
Cultivate relationships with current donors through written and verbal communications, ensure are communications are tracked
Develop and oversee policies and procedures to safeguard the integrity of the donor database and ensure that all data reporting and acknowledgement are performed in a timely fashion
Oversee and ensure accurate maintenance of donor records and tracking
Mentor the Donor Relations Coordinator and/or other development support to ensure successful completion of development department responsibilities.

Event Management

Develop an annual Donor Recognition event, providing staff leadership ensuring the successful execution of all tasks involved, manage event team and delegate tasks
Co-plan positioning and fundraising ask at events

Communications Activities

Aids in the consistent development of branding and marketing collateral for programs and events
Contributes feedback and input into the marketing plan that integrates with strategic development plan,
Acts as the lead point person for all communications messaging internally or externally

Required Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in relating field (must be either Journalism/English/Fundraising)
2+ years experience and demonstrated success in a fundraising role
Tangible experience in ASO (AIDS Service Organization) sector

Skills & Attributes:

Impeccable interpersonal and professional skills.
Exceptional written and oral skills.
Ability to cultivate relationships, communicate and work with the Board of Directors, volunteers, donors and sponsors.
Ability to motivate, win commitment from and organize volunteers.
Outstanding organizational skills, including excellent computer literacy and knowledge of database management
Positive attitude, flexibility and creativity, with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Strong public speaking abilities.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and evidence of short, medium and long term planning processes.
Creative, clear, strategic thinker, excellent research and analytical skills.
High level of initiative, proactive approach.

Closing Date for Applications: March 1, 2010

Please send cover letter and resume to:

AIDS Vancouver – Director of Programs and Operations, attention Justine Greene

1107 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5SB or fax to 604-893-2211 or email to justineg@aidsvancouver.org