GTA Fundraising Manager

JOB POSTING
Greater Toronto Area Fundraising Manager


Line Manager: Jeff Selver
Status: Full Time (up to 40 hours per week)

The GTA Fundraising Manager is THE professional development experience waiting to happen for the right candidate. This is not an office position.

The GTA Fundraising Manager should be an enthusiastic and successful fundraiser, with a willingness to help others improve; and an expansionist, with the desire to start and grow new Street and Door Fundraising operations. The ideal candidate has experience with both street and door, is able to effortlessly fundraise at least 35% of their time, and will enjoy continuous travel across the GTA. Possessing a car or a drivers license is preferred.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Looking for suitable fundraising locations and setting up small GTA offices/depots;
• Hiring fundraising and management staff in various locations;
• Managing, assisting and motivating all GTA offices, and/or as directed;
• Staff Training, motivation, response management, discipline / firing;
• Developing and implementing effective in office/on turf training methods;
• Acting as a liaison between the Regional Coach and GTA Office Managers;
• Providing support including weekly meetings;
• Fundraising Response Management;
• Fundraising Volume Management;
• Maintain fundraising standards and client representation as determined by the Regional Coach;
• Developing and implementing an effective turf rotation for each client;
• Understanding and respecting work ethics and procedures;
• Promoting a nurturing and positive atmosphere within the office and within fundraising crews;
• Completing all necessary forms and paperwork in a timely manner;
• Promoting a positive reflection of Public Outreach and of its outreach and fundraising program;
• This position is Full Time and requires a minimum commitment of 37.5 hrs per week and a maximum of 40 hours per week (5 shifts). Working hours are regularly scheduled between 10:00 – 11:00 am to 6:00-7:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of an occasional weekend shift as directed by the FM. Working hours must accommodate both Street hours and Door hours. With several shifts ending at 9:15 pm or later as per Door supervisor support
• Wage starts at $17.00 per hour with a 6 month review with possibility of wage increase determined by accomplishment of goals set by Line Manager

Hiring criteria and skill requirements:

This is an equal opportunity employment offer and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The ideal candidate should:

• Have demonstrated an ability to consistently exceed fundraising targets;
• Be reliable and consistent;
• Have strong communication, motivation and facilitating skills;
• Take initiative and be highly results-driven;
• Previous management experience an asset;
• Be highly energetic, flexible, and have the ability to thrive in an often stressful working environment;

To Apply: Please forward your resume along with cover letter to jeffs@publicoutreach.ca Deadline for applications is May 1st, 2008

PFU Program Supervisor, VANCOUVER

The purpose of the position of the PFU Supervisor is to facilitate the work of and provide management for PFU Fundraising Supervisors, Representatives and New Recruits at Public Outreach so that fundraising goals can be achieved.

Reports to: Anna Beard, Vancouver Fundraising Manager

Responsibilities may include:

• Hiring, firing and disciplining employees
• Establishing or altering work schedules;
• Training employees;
• Authorizing time off or leaves of absence;
• Ensuring that all donations are accurate, complete, confidential, and delivered to the Admin Co-ordinator in the appropriate manner;
• Ensuring good working relations within the community;
• Fundraising Response Management;
• Turf Management for the crew;
• Wage is $14/hr;
• Full Time

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD:

• Have demonstrated an ability to consistently exceed fundraising targets;
• Be reliable and consistent;
• Have strong communication, motivation and facilitation skills;
• Take initiative and be highly results-driven;
• Previous management experience an asset;
• Be highly energetic and flexible with the ability to thrive in dynamic and sometimes stressful working environment.

TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume to: Anna Beard
Email: anna@publicoutreach.ca
Any questions, call directly at 604-688-3224

The deadline for application is Friday, April 25th, 2007

Victoria Door Fundraising Supervisor

This is a great opportunity to become an integral part of a growing Door program in the beautiful city of Victoria.

The purpose of the position of the Door Supervisor is to facilitate the work of and provide management for Fundraising Representatives at Public Outreach so that fundraising goals can be achieved during the contracted period.

Reports to: Victoria Manager

Duties Include: Door Crew Management, Various Office and Training Duties

Responsibilities May Include:

• Staff Recruiting, Hiring, Disciplining and Firing;
• Staff Management including Door Representatives & New Recruits;
• Staff Scheduling;
• Staff Training;
• Ensuring that all donations are accurate, complete, confidential, and delivered to the Admin Coordinator appropriately;
• Ensuring good working relations within the community;
• Fundraising Response Management;
• Turf Management for the crew.
• Other duties as determined by and at the discretion of the Door Fundraising Program Manager
• Fundraising minimum 65% of working hours
• Full Time
• Wage: $14/hr

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has demonstrated an ability to consistently exceed fundraising targets;
• Is reliable and consistent;
• Has the ability to analyze situations and creatively problem solve;
• Has strong communication, motivation and facilitation skills;
• Takes initiative and be highly results-driven;
• Has previous management experience (an asset);
• Is highly energetic and flexible with the ability to thrive in an often stressful and chaotic working environment.

To Apply

Please send your resume with cover letter to Simeon, at simeon@publicoutreach.ca The deadlines for applications are: Friday, April 25nd, 2008

Vancouver Street Program Manager

$16 / hour
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week.

Overview: The Vancouver Fundraising Office is looking for a Street Fundraising Program Manager to oversee the face-to-face street fundraising campaigns. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about fundraising, with a willingness to help others improve. This is THE professional development experience waiting to happen for the right candidate.

Duties Include:

• The management of in-office training
• Conduct Ongoing Staff Development
• Evaluations, Hiring, & Firing
• Responsible for Quality Assurance
• General Canvasser Support
• Assist is Scheduling
• Assist in Performance Management
• Assist with New Client Start-ups
• Assist with New Systems Development & Implementation
• Other duties as required

The Ideal Candidate Should:

• Be flexible, able to easily adapt to new systems and procedures
• Have discernment and the ability to prioritize
• Be highly energetic and flexible with the ability to thrive in challenging situations.
• Be results-driven with the ability to motivate others.
• Have good oral communication and facilitation skills.
• Have experience recruiting, training and managing staff
• Be motivated to go out and fundraise with the team on a regular basis
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  

TO APPLY

Please send cover letter to: Anna Beard and Anne Marie Gosselin
Email: anna@publicoutreach.ca and am@publicoutreach.ca

The deadlines for applications are: Friday, April 11, 2008

TEAM LEADERS, Toronto

Toronto Direct Dialogue Program

Program Manager: Mikey Crichton
Line Manager: Jeff Selver
Status of job: Between 30 and 40 hours per week.

Direct Dialogue Team Leader
The Toronto Direct Dialogue Team Leader position is THE professional development experience waiting to happen for the right candidates.

This is not an office position.
The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about canvassing, with the ability lead by example and coach others while helping to improve their skills in the realm of face to face fundraising.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing, Assisting and Motivating DD Fundraising staff along with the DD Program Manager;
• Building and Developing teams while maintaining consistency and reaching fundraising targets throughout the course of the Summer;
• Staff Hiring, Discipline and Firing;
• Staff Training;
• Developing and implementing effective in office/on turf training methods;
• Acting as a liaison between the DD Program Manager and your Canvassers;
• Providing Support including weekly meetings with Canvassers and the DD Program Manager
• Fundraising Response Management;
• Fundraising Volume Management;
• Maintain canvassing standards set by the DD Program Manager;
• Oversee the professional representation of clients by Public Outreach standards;
• Assisting the DD Program Manager with overall office management;
• Maintaining a 65% campaign to admin ratio;
• Presenting information about all clients contracted to Public Outreach through the DD Outreach initiative in a clear and concise manner;
• Understanding, implementing and respecting work ethics and procedures;
• Promoting a nurturing and positive atmosphere within the office and within teams and crews;
• Completing all necessary forms and paperwork;
• Promoting a positive reflection of Public Outreach and of its outreach and fundraising program;
• This position requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week and a maximum of 40 hours per week. Working hours are regularly scheduled between 10:00 - 11:00am to 6:00 - 7:00pm, with the possibility of an occasional weekend shift as directed by the DD Program Manager.
  

Hiring criteria and skill requirements:

This is an equal opportunity employment offer and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The ideal candidate should:

• Have demonstrated an ability to consistently exceed fundraising targets;
• Be reliable and consistent;
• Have strong communication, motivation and facilitating skills;
• Take initiative and be highly results-driven;
• Previous management experience an asset;
• Be highly energetic, flexible, and have the ability to thrive in an often stressful working environment
  

To Apply: Please forward your resume along with cover letter to mikey@publicoutreach.ca

Deadline for applications is April 11th 2008.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY

Toronto’s Door-to-Door Program is looking for experienced supervisors to join their team for two weeks in late April!

Individuals will provide support Toronto’s Door-to-Door Program in making the exciting transition from two to four concurrently running campaigns. Clients include Doctors without Borders, AIDS Committee of Toronto and CARE International.

Shifts will run from 2:30 pm to 9:15 pm with supervisors starting at 1:00 pm and finishing at 10:30 pm, four days a week.

This is an excellent and equal opportunity for individuals interested in gaining valuable training and traveling experience in preparation for further leadership possibilities!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead crews, including briefing, start times, breaks, and quality control (cashouts, PFU leads) while maintaining consistency and reaching fundraising targets;
• Staff training, including both new recruits and supervisors;
• Maintain canvassing standards set by the Door Program Manager;
• Presenting information about all clients contracted to Public Outreach through the Door Outreach initiative in a clear and concise manner;
• Understanding, implementing and respecting work ethics and procedures;
• Communicate needs, feedback and information between the Door Program Manager and representatives

The ideal candidate should:

• Have demonstrated an ability to consistently exceed fundraising targets;
• Be reliable and consistent;
• Have strong communication, motivation and facilitating skills;
• Take initiative and be highly results-driven;
• Be highly energetic and flexible

Traveling time and expenses will be compensated, with a per diem for each working day.

To Apply: Email Greg Hill with preferred hours of contact at ghill@publicoutreach.ca
Calls discussing details will begin April 9th, 2008

Deadline: April 8, 2008