Director of Philanthropy – SAFEHAVEN

Safehaven is looking for a Director of Philanthropy as the fundraising lead for the organization. Reporting to the CEO, and as a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Philanthropy will be responsible for developing a comprehensive fundraising program and creating and energizing a culture of philanthropy throughout our organization. This is a new role designed to help us achieve our ambitious multi-year agenda to expand services and facilities with several new builds across the Greater Toronto Area.

The ideal candidate will be an independent self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, who will build the fundraising program and team from start to finish, and expertly lead the organization through a fund development growth strategy. The new Director will be responsible for building the processes and strategy that will lead our organization through multiple capital campaigns and continue to grow and develop our annual giving program as well.  Salary Range:  $120,000 – $140,000


Posted On:  May 24, 2023

Closing On:  July 4, 2023


Location:  Greater Toronto Area

Employment Type:  Full Time

Level:  Management

Salary Range:  $120,000 – $140,000


Website:  https://www.safehaven.to/

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THE OPPORTUNITY

A fundraising professional with proven skills in cultivating and securing significant gifts, the new incumbent will build upon relationships with existing supporters while developing new networks and building our donor profile to gain support across the community and region as Safehaven, strives to create a more inclusive world for individuals with health complexities and advancing community-based care for those in need of services and housing.

The Director of Philanthropy will be an exceptional individual with a huge heart (and able to embrace vision/mission) who will help to ensure that the organization achieves our vision by positively impacting the lives of others and creating a more inclusive world for people with complex care needs.

 

ABOUT SAFEHAVEN

Safehaven is a not-for-profit organization focused on delivering exceptional supported group living, respite and transitional care to individuals with medical complexities and developmental disabilities for over 30 years. Our mission is to create a more inclusive world for individuals with medical complexities, where every individual has the right to experience life to the fullest regardless of their physical or mental disabilities. With six locations across the GTA, Safehaven serves individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, genetic disorders, and other medically complex care needs.

Safehaven is a client-centred, inclusive community-based organization that is accredited by Accreditation Canada with Exemplary Standing, a designation provided to organizations considered best in class.

 

Our Future

At Safehaven, we are constantly striving to better serve our clients and communities that need us most. That’s why we are currently exploring opportunities to expand our service offerings to advance our programs and services to care for more medically complex individuals and implement innovative therapy and recreational programs for our existing and future clients.

Mission

We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment for people with complex care needs so they can live a life with dignity and respect.

 

Safehaven Promises

We are Quality Focused

We will be the champion for individuals of all ages living with complex care needs by revolutionizing the care through continuous quality innovation and improvement and building inclusive environments.

We Embrace a Safety Culture

We will always provide a safe and supportive environment for our clients. Training programs and policies enable our staff to support clients and report any concerns immediately for prompt resolution.

We Put Our Clients and Families at the Centre of Our Work

Clients and families will be the driving force behind our decision-making, and we will partner with them in all aspects of our respite and residential care programs.

We Thrive on Respectful Interactions

To change lives, we must respect one another. We do this by ensuring that clients, families and staff feel their beliefs are understood and valued, by maintaining respectful dialogue with one another, and by recognizing our common goal of helping others improve their lives.

We Pride Ourselves on Accountability

Accountability is about keeping our promises. We will commit to our obligations and do what we say we will.

We Believe in Team Values

Team values represent our focus on working together to help each other and our clients in challenging times.

 

Values

Quality: We will be the champion for individuals of all ages living with complex care needs by revolutionizing the care through continuous quality innovation and improvement.
Curiosity: We will courageously explore opportunities to gain experience and grow through partnerships and evidence-based and innovative opportunities.
Trust: We will listen, collaborate, value and respect every interaction.
Accountability: We will commit to our obligations and do what we say we will.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Philanthropy and Major Gift Fundraising

Leadership and Volunteer Engagement 

Administration 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Safehaven. For more information about this leadership opportunity, please contact Helena Debnam, Senior Consultant, Search + Talent by email at Safehaven@kcitalent.com.

To view the full Executive Brief, please visit: www.kcitalent.com.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by July 4, 2023. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require any accommodations, please notify the Search Consultant.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $140,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Safehaven is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process If you require any accommodations, please notify the Search Consultant.

All Safehaven employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with Safehaven policies.