SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
We're building a team of Canadian and US staff to launch our Seattle office in March/April. The team will begin fundraising in Seattle on behalf of one of the worlds largest children’s international development charities. If this test is successful the team will branch out to other cities, possibly San Francisco, New York, and Chicago!
Positions Required For Seattle, WA
As Fundraising Manager, the ideal candidate has management experience in a face to face fundraising operation, and possesses an intuitive understanding of staff management such as recruiting, morale, project management and other skills required for the successful running of a fundraising office.
Phone Interviews will begin the week of February 25, 2008 and will continue into the first week of March.
Paid Training will be conducted in one of our larger Canadian offices (Vancouver or Toronto) with travel, meals, accommodations, per diem etc. covered.
Email: bmckinnon@publicoutreach.ca with your resume, and preferred day and time for a phone interview. Don’t forget to include your full (legal) name, and the phone number where we will call you for the interview.
DUTIES
- Overseeing an appropriate recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation program to ensure that standards are achieved and contracts completed within an agreed upon timeline.
- Overseeing staff scheduling, turf management and ensuring that all staff are actively fundraising to the levels spelled-out in their job descriptions.
- Coordinating the efforts of the supervisors, trainers and administrative staff – through regular meetings and honest, consistent communication – to best service both the clients, and the donors.
- Fundraising on behalf of the charity;- Fostering an environment of honesty, respect, and effectiveness (while not forgetting to have fun!)
- Ensuring that all donations are accurate, complete, confidential and delivered to the client in the appropriate manner.
- Obtaining permits and licenses where necessary from the respective municipal authorities and ensuring good working relations within the community.
- This is an equal opportunity employment offer and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The ideal candidate should:
o Be flexible, able to easily adapt to new systems and procedures
o Have discernment and the ability to prioritize
o Be highly energetic and flexible with the ability to thrive in challenging situations.
o Be results-driven with the ability to motivate others.
o Have good oral communication and facilitation skills.
o Have experience recruiting, training and managing staff
o Be motivated to go out and fundraise with the team on a regular basis
o Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
To apply for this position, please send a resume with cover letter to: bmckinnon@publicoutreach.ca
778-881-4640
