Development Manager, Corporate Relations

Development Manager, Corporate Relations

Development and Communications

Full time, Permanent (Hybrid)

Level 9

Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada’s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every day. 

More than a place to stay, we provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth’s immediate needs and then we work together to achieve their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter transitional housing options on-site and, in the community, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the community.        

For over 40 years, Covenant House has been dedicated to its mission of serving youth on the street and to protect and safeguard all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.

Overview:

In this role the candidate will report to the Director, Development.  You are a seasoned major gift professional, who will be responsible for developing strategies and programs to grow revenue from existing and new corporate partners by aligning corporate goals and interest to those of Covenant House Toronto.  This individual will work across departments to identify opportunities that will maximize support for Covenant House Toronto properties and programs and to develop tailored proposals that resonate with potential corporate partners.  You have had success with obtaining gifts at the $25K+ level.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with the Director to develop annual plans & budgets to support strategic vision for the department.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate donors, with accountability for achieving fundraising targets and deadlines within established budgets.
• Manage and track donor interactions and moves.
• Collaborates with internal departments to understand and create opportunities for corporate partnerships.
• Builds and maintains a portfolio of approximately 100+ supporters.
• Creates and delivers compelling, customized proposals that align the objectives of corporate donors/prospects with Covenant House funding priorities and opportunities.
• Directly solicits donations, including upgrades and multiple year commitments at the $25K+ level.
• Ensures that donors and prospects are stewarded in accordance with organizational recognition program and/or the program identified in the proposal/agreement.
• Recruits, trains, delegates, supervises and manages performance of Associate Manager and Development Officers, students and/or volunteers assigned to them.
  

Skills & Experience:

• University or college degree, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in major gift fundraising or relationship-based sales experience (corporate social responsibility, cause marketing/sponsorship, sales).
• Proven track record in developing and presenting compelling partnership proposals.
• Demonstrated success in securing multi-year financial gifts from new partners and in upgrading and renewing existing donor commitments.
• Demonstrated success in achieving fundraising/sales targets and deadlines within established budgets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Raiser’s Edge is beneficial.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is an asset.
  Competencies.
• Exceptional relationship building skills.
• Strong negotiation/persuasive skills.
• Strategic and Analytical skills.
• Effective and collaborative team player.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  

What we offer:

• Meaningful work.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Personal Days, Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement and more.)
• Paid vacation time.
• Employee perks.

  
  

  Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to this posting no later than October 2, 2024. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

  At Covenant House Toronto we believe in a workplace culture of inclusion that is welcoming, respectful and safe for all staff. It is critical to Covenant House Toronto success to eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups. Equity groups have been, and continue to be, underrepresented and marginalized in the workforce, leadership roles, and in some specific occupations. Equity groups include but may not be limited to Indigenous persons, racialized people, gender diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

  In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policy on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Covenant House recruitment process.

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