Community of Faith Stewardship Support Mid-Western Southern Ontario, Philanthropy Unit

The Philanthropy Unit of The United Church of Canada is seeking an individual to fill the role of Community of Faith Stewardship Support, Mid-Western Southern Ontario on a full-time basis (35 hrs/wk.) for a 2-year term.

Job Number: 22-52

Opening Date: May 27, 2022
Closing Date: June 7, 2022

The General Council Office supports the mission and ministry of the communities of faith and regional councils. It is the denominational expression of The United Church of Canada, working ecumenically and in global partnership. The United Church of Canada is committed to our intercultural context, living in right relations with the Indigenous Church, anti-racism and equity, and French Ministries. Within this context, The Philanthropy Unit is responsible for raising gifts for Mission and Service, which is the main source of funding for the ongoing work of The United Church of Canada. The Unit also provides staff support for The United Church of Canada Foundation which is focused on raising funds for the long-term work of the church.

The Community of Faith Stewardship Support staff, as part of the Philanthropy team, provides support to Mission & Service and Congregational Stewardship. They exemplify and model a donor centered approach providing high-level subject matter expertise to the program and to the unit team. The work focuses on delivering the Called to Be The Church: The Journey program. They are also ambassadors of the Foundation’s giving, granting and investing programs. The Community of Faith Stewardship Support Staff Mid-Western Southern Ontario will:

Primarily support Communities of Faith in the Horseshoe Falls, Antler River Watershed, and Western Ontario Waterways Regions
Provide input to the continuous improvement of unit wide shared strategies, resources and approaches that maximize learning and the development of high-quality giving programs; recommend new program materials and resources for consideration.
Contribute to the work of the portfolio (program work/meetings) regarding strategic planning, communication plans, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs (i.e. annual/planned giving, special appeals, revenue generation programs and stewardship education, year-round congregational stewardship development, etc.)
Foster closer ties between Mission & Service and communities of faith by providing high-level consulting, resources and support for all aspects of their stewardship and giving programs, analyzing their stewardship education and giving programs to identify and provide resources, training and materials to improve these programs
Work closely with communities of faith to develop stewardship leadership at the community of faith level
Develop appropriate networks and positive relationships within the assigned regions, including those within the church, with allied professionals and with revenue generation professional organizations
Raise awareness about the opportunities for annual gifts from income and planned gifts from assets through programs and presentations of the stewardship network through workshops, seminars, presentations, webinars and online presentations to volunteers and staff in congregations and other courts of the church
Maintain complete and up to the minute detailed and accurate, electronic records of all activities;
Measure and evaluate impact, outcomes and changes in donations, number of donors, average gift and total revenue of participants; Prepare reports and recommendations for program participants; Regular communication with congregations, donors and prospects
Identify new potential donors, both individual and families, to support the revenue generation goals in the area of major gifts, bequests, and other types of estate gifts as directed by the donor;

This 2-year term position is classified as a remote position, working from home but must be available to work from the General Council Office up to 4 times a year. Sitting and viewing a computer screen for long periods, keyboarding/using voice recognition software, intermittent physical activity including sitting, standing and being on the phone for long periods of time. Occasional evening and weekend meetings and travel within the assigned region will be required. Collaboration and partnership with unit staff is key. They are responsible for their own timetable/work schedule and regular full accountability within the Unit staff team is required.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, experience and ability required.

Post-secondary education, preferably in fundraising/non-profit administration/theology, or equivalent combination of education and life experience, together with 2-3 years progressive experience in fundraising, revenue generation
Experience in a congregational setting is desired
Knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency guidelines pertaining to charitable giving and understanding of the implications for bequest and immediate major gifts for the region, and “best practices” in ethical fund-raising practice is desired
Excellent relational and inter-personal communication skills, (both verbal and written) and presentation skills, together with respect for and experience working in a culturally diverse context. Must be comfortable interacting with people collectively and individually
Strong database management and computer skills with various applications (Office 365, Dynamics, SharePoint, One Drive, Teams, Zoom and other online platforms), internet and social media
Ability to communicate Christian Stewardship as a way of life
Strong organizational, project/time management, administrative and analytical skills, detail-oriented, with strong follow through
Sensitivity to and skills in nurturing relationships together with a high degree of tact, diplomacy, good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
A motivated self-starter capable of identifying the need for and taking collaborative action and works well within a team environment
Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned area
Skills in volunteer management including the recruitment, training and nurturing long-term volunteer relationships is an asset
Ability to work in French, and/or in other languages other than English would be considered an asset
Residency within one of the assigned regions (Antler River Watershed, Western Ontario Waterways, Horseshoe Falls) is required.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The United Church of Canada will provide assistance to employees who request accommodation throughout their employment with United Church of Canada, unless the position is deemed to be a bona fide occupational requirement and/or to the point of undue hardship considering issues of health, safety and cost.

Compensation

Salary will be based on skills and experience, within the category 7 position annual salary range of $64,016.45 to $85,355.24. Pension and group benefit plans coverage and annual vacation round out this compensation package.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, quoting the job number to Human Resources,
e-mail: careers@united-church.ca