Alberni-Clayoquot Continuing Care Society Hiring for Community Liaison Manager Full Time

About us

The Alberni-Clayoquot Continuing Care Society (ACCCS) is a non-profit registered charity that was established in 1976 as the owners of Fir Park Village and Echo Village. The Board of Directors are volunteers, elected from the open membership to govern the operations of Fir Park Village and Echo Village. Long-time residents of the Alberni Valley and the West Coast who depend on the services of the ACCCS want to remain in one of the most beautiful places in Canada. It’s the ACCCS’ role to fulfill that mission. The Homes offer the means to grow old in the community they’ve known as the ‘hidden gem’ of the Island. The Manager of Community liaison, part of the ACCCS leadership team, will be responsible for fundraising, grant applications

Under the direction of the Director of Programming & Day Services, the Manager of Community Liaison, part of the ACCCS leadership team, will be instrumental in establishing a consistent fundraising plan to further enhance the lives of residents supported by the ACCCS. This role will be accountable for an agreed-upon annual fundraising target sourced from individual and institutional donors. The ideal candidate will have the capacity and ideas to generate an annual fundraising goal of $ 250,000. The Manager of Community Liaison will work closely with the Foundation and ACCCS leadership team on priority projects which may require non-budgeted expenditure as well if they arise.

Primary Accountabilities

Donor Management

· Develop annual and multi-year plans for major gifts and family foundations

· Lead and create personalized prospecting plans for assigned prospects/donors (50-100)

· Work collaboratively on the research and identification of new prospects, as well on the process of prospect management and clearance

· Proactively research, solicit staff/volunteer/Foundation Board for referrals within their networks, enhance the existing pipeline and develop new relationships with potential major donors

· Actively manage an assigned portfolio with an expectation of approximately 5+ face to face strategic contacts per month

· Actively managing institutional grants and gift opportunities, with responsibility for writing grant proposals and getting them in prior to deadlines

· Utilize effective systems for tracking and cultivating donors, and prospective donors through CRM

Solicitation and Stewardship

· Submit a minimum of 10 major gift proposals per year

· Collaborate closely with internal teams to develop and deliver high quality, highly customized proposals and solicitations

· Effectively and successfully integrate the Foundation’s mission, strategic plan, annual priorities and case for support with philanthropy in achieving organizational goals with prospects/supporters

· Using networks, research staff and volunteer referrals enhance the existing pipeline of interested philanthropists and partners

· Finalize gift terms and bring solicitations to closure with or independent of volunteer leadership, as appropriate

· Deliver prompt, personal and meaningful gift acknowledgment correspondence

Community engagement:

Take an active role in fundraising events, with budget and critical path in mind and a realistic revenue path.

· Serving as a liaison between residents, staff, families, Fir Park and Echo Village Foundation.

· Acting as a liaison between the community and local government agencies and officials

· Participating in community outreach efforts such as town hall meetings, community events, and neighborhood programs

Events Support

· Take an active role in fundraising events, with budget and critical path in mind and a realistic revenue path.

· Soliciting partners for fundraising opportunities and gifts for events and other opportunities such as lotteries

Administrative Support

· Provide input into the development of the annual business plan and budget for the team and monthly review of progress against plan

· Create and monitor personal business plan and budget, and suggest modifications, when necessary, in order to meet personal targets

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will possess a passion for health philanthropy and be a consummate professional and role model, with excellent communication skills, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will possess/be able to:

· 2+ years of direct gifts/campaign level experience

· Demonstrated track record of independently closing individual major gifts or grants of $5,000+

· Experience working in a results-oriented institution with multiple internal and external stakeholders and collaborators

· Experience participating in an integrated moves management and prospect clearing process

· Strong verbal, communication and writing skills along with polished presenting skills

· Strong understanding of charity sector and not-for-profit organizations

· Ability to work well with diverse groups of people and build strong relationships

· Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

· Consistently demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity

· Demonstrated initiative and confidence in making first contact calls, to promote partnerships at every opportunity

· Able to seek out opportunities and anticipate challenges, and identify strategies for successful implementation

· Driver’s license and access to vehicle

· Our candidate will spend a significant amount of time out of the office in meetings with prospects and volunteers. There will be occasional travel as well as occasional evening and weekend work

Mileage:

Competitive mileage reimbursement for buisness trip

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Part-time hours: 18.75 per week

Salary: $29.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Alberni, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you meet the experience and educational requirements?

Experience:

• relevant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person