Position Description

Fundraising Consultant– Part Time 12month Contract
(with the possibility of transition to a long-term  role)
St. Thomas, Ontario
Compensation:   $30.70- $34.45

Position Description: 

As the Fundraising Consultant, you will play a prominent role in conducting a fundraising feasibility assessment and engaging with community members in St. Thomas.  You will provide the essential data and partnerships that will work hand in hand to support a new Indwell housing project development in the city of St. Thomas.  Reporting to the Fundraising and Community Engagement Coordinator for London, you will work together with your team to contribute to a growing dynamic charity.  

About You:

Does it uplift you to know you will be valued as a LEADER to champion Indwell’s vision of HOPE and HOMES for ALL? Being an integral member of our team, you are someone who believes in the power of a welcoming caring community to positively impact the health, wellbeing and belonging of the vulnerable population we serve.     

About Indwell:

For over 50 years, founded in 1974, Indwell has been providing supportive housing that transforms lives. Every door we open together becomes a solution to homelessness.  We are the fastest growing developer of new supportive housing in Ontario creating affordable, high quality, energy efficient housing communities, coupled with supportive programs, to over 1,250 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging.  To learn more, go to: www.indwell.ca   

Hours of Work/Location:  

Part-time contract for 12months, averaging 20 hours/week. Includes some weekend and evening meetings when working with donors and community organizations.  Work location as per personal preference.

At the end of this contract, there is a possibility to transition into a long-term role.    

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:  

Conduct a Fundraising Feasibility Assessment  

• Draft a Case for Support for a new Indwell project in St. Thomas with an available advisor from Capital Campaign Pro.
• Participate in identifying and interview stakeholders and prospective donors to determine their receptivity to the Case for Support and giving to Indwell for a capital project in St. Thomas
• Assess community readiness, and test a campaign goal for an Indwell capital campaign in St. Thomas
• Prepare a report that recommends a capital campaign goal, campaign time-lines, draft gift range chart and depth chart, and revised Case for Support.  

Indwell Community Relations    

• Build positive relationships with individuals, churches and faith groups, community and service groups, foundations, political leaders, business and corporate leaders, and other service providers.   
• Seek out opportunities to promote Indwell participate in community events that will increase Indwell’s profile and raise financial and other support commitments 
• Advise on community perceptions, concerns and opportunities
• Participate in recruiting Indwell Ambassadors and/or Capital Campaign Cabinet  

WHAT YOU WILL BE BRING:     

• A commitment to upholding and modeling Indwell’s mission statement, values, and other operating standards and policies, reflecting them in all interactions and decisions.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant area of study. At least three years work experience in fund development participation in a capital campaign is an asset.
• Familiarity with local organization and service providers, and ability to tap into the network of support in St. Thomas and Elgin County for individuals with precarious housing and mental health challenges
• Strong interpersonal, motivation, networking and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel and Word, and on-line collaboration tools
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• A valid “G” class driver’s license with own vehicle

We want you to thrive:    

• Vacation: 4% with 2% for HEAL time (sick and personal appointments) accumulated on each pay period  
• Employee Assistance Program- primary care and professional consulting services
• New Staff Orientation Days  
• Professional and Personal Development- annual Leadership Conference (themed with guest speaker) + Spiritual Ranch Retreat (reflection and recharge with various outdoor activities).  Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment facilitated by People Developer for mentoring opportunities, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Indigenous Cultural Competency and 2SLGBTQ Awareness + more.
• Social Events:  Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings 

We’re seeking to create a diverse work culture with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.  Our employment, supports and services are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.  And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities.  Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.   

Inspired to JOIN OUR TEAM, we invite you…     

To APPLY: 

Please forward your cover letter and resume to our website: www.indwell.ca/careers. We thank all for your interest; however, only those applicants that are being considered will be notified.    

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.     

Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment policy.