The Foundation has set ambitious goals over the next four years, namely, to double its impact, from roughly 1,000 pets helped per year, to 2,000 annually. Likewise, to accomplish this, the Foundation is building on its outreach to double its fundraising from roughly $1m per year to $2m in the same period. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager of Community Relations will play a critical role in expanding thus fundraising capacity by creating and executing on new fundraising, stewardship, and planned giving initiatives, while also proactively identifying opportunities in the community to promote the foundation.

The Farley Foundation has adopted a hybrid work policy that allows team members flexibility in choosing their work location based on role and responsibilities. Staff are currently primarily working from home, and in the Milton office one day per week, at this time. This arrangement is evolving based on public health conditions.

Salary Range:  $95,000 – $110,000

Posted On:  May 26, 2023

Closing On:  June 6, 2023

Location:  Milton, Ontario (Hybrid Role)

Employment Type:  Full Time

Level:  Management

Salary Range:  $95,000 – $110,000

Website:  https://ovma.bamboohr.com/careers/25

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Fundraising and Community Relations

• The Manager oversees foundation-wide fundraising initiatives, including liaising with OVMA’s events team on events-based fundraising initiatives and the creation of new events.
• Based on the foundation’s new strategic plan and case for support, the Manager will oversee the establishment of the foundation’s fundraising strategy and annual activities calendar, this includes working with the Executive Director to establish fundraising targets to support the desired impact as outlined by the foundation’s Board of Directors.
• This also includes proactively identifying community leaders and events, philanthropists, other foundations to promote the foundation’s efforts while also building strong, long-term relationships in Ontario’s charitable sector to continue to build on the foundation’s reputation as a strong sector leader.

 Stewardship

• As part of the fundraising strategy, applying industry best practices, the Manager, Community Relations will establish a foundation-specific stewardship strategy: By leveraging the foundation’s 20+ year track record in fundraising, the Manager will build relationships with previous donors, aiming to build fundraising capacity while creating strong relationships.
• This work includes establishment and execution of the stewardship program, with support from the Coordinator, Finance and Donor Relations and Executive Director, as required.

Planned Giving and Administration

• The Manager, Community Relations will build on the foundation’s strong track record in the planned giving sector by leveraging the organic growth in previous planned giving by creating and executing on a new planned giving program.
• This could include building relationships in estate planning and legal sectors, while building on relationships with historic foundation supporters, as well as continued collaboration and relationship building with those who have pledged to support the foundation in the future.
• The Manager will oversee the receipt of planned gifts, including overseeing the proper process to acknowledge gifts, etc.
• As a small team’s needs change, the Manager supports foundation-wide staff on all initiatives as needed, including vacation and other coverage, specifically prioritizing continued granting through vacation coverage, events support and other timely functions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A purpose-driven, outgoing and experienced fundraising professional with at least 8-10 years’ experience in non-profit or charitable sector fundraising.
• A degree in communications, public relations, philanthropic studies, marketing or a combination of relevant education and experience. CFRE designation an asset.
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading large-scale fundraising campaigns.
• Experience soliciting and securing non-profit or charitable sector fundraising through the leveraging events-based fundraising, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, and direct, purpose-driven solicitations.
• Superior interpersonal and communications skills, in different formats (phone, email, Zoom and in person), as well as superior presentation/public speaking skills.
• Extremely organized with experience balancing multiple projects and priorities.

 WHY JOIN THE FARLEY FOUNDATION?

Founded in 2002, the Farley Foundation is a leading charity of its kind, unique in North America for its longevity, effectiveness, impact, and brand recognition for its support of low-income Ontarians and their pets. Since 2002, the Foundation has disbursed over $6,000,000 to over 13,000 people and pets in need.

We are on a mission to double our annual impact by 2027 – to help over 2,000 people and pets per year, while doubling our fundraising capacity.

Our Vision and Mission:

At the Farley Foundation, we believe that Every pet deserves access to veterinary care.

To do this, we support the relationship between pets and people by generating and allocating resources to subsidize veterinary care for Ontario families in need.

Farley Foundation 2023-2027

In 2023, the Farley Foundation’s Board of Directors developed and approved a new strategic plan that focuses on the following core priorities:

1. Increase our impact by doubling the disbursement funding available across Ontario
2. Provide proactive support to identified communities in need
3. Grow the Farley Foundation’s donor base and community of supporters
4. Deepen engagement with and support of OVMA members (Ontario veterinarians)
5. Invest in the Foundation’s near-term infrastructure for long-term growth and community impact