Campaign Manager

About this position

About Pro Bono Ontario

Pro Bono Ontario (PBO) connects lawyers who want to volunteer their services to low-income Ontarians with legal needs that negatively affect their health and well-being. PBO has a 20+ year history of developing innovative programs that bring legal services to people where they need them, including court-based programs and medical-legal partnerships. In 2017, we launched our most successful program to date, a province-wide Free Legal Advice Hotline that helps people facing a range of legal problems, including eviction, workplace harassment, and consumer fraud. The Hotline answers more than 30,000 calls each year and makes a significant difference in the lives of people who have nowhere else to turn.

About the Position

This is a new role that provides an opportunity for a seasoned fundraiser to build on our successful history of engaging a small and committed number of donors and make a significant contribution to access to justice in Ontario. The successful candidate will be able to effectively inspire a diverse
community of donors to join us in our pursuit of 100% access to justice for
the people of Ontario.

With the help of a dedicated fundraising professional, we will expand our donor base to both legal and non-legal sources interested in closing the access to justice gap, protecting and promoting the rule of law, and strengthening democracy.

Job description

The successful candidate will lead PBO’s fundraising program to ensure the sustainability and growth of our programs. Working closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Director, the Campaign Manager will develop and implement plans and strategies to engage and expand the donor base to
increase annual revenue by a minimum of $500,000. The Campaign Manager will work closely with PBO leadership, staff, and board members as well as key volunteers and stakeholders.

The Campaign Manager will organize and implement strategies to build or expand the following fundraising initiatives:

• Major gifts
• Foundation giving
• Social fundraising
• Other potential new sources of giving

This position requires in-person meetings and events attendance but is otherwise remote.

Core Deliverables

• Flowing from PBO’s strategic and operational plans, develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans – from strategic campaign planning to in-depth annual plans with KPIs
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the organization’s mission and funding priorities
• Collaborate with senior management and Board to create compelling donor opportunities, funding proposals, and stewardship initiatives.
• Build out PBO’s major gifts program to support ambitious organizational growth, including developing plans, supporting the ED and Board in cultivating major gifts, and cultivating their own portfolio of gifts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of donors, including law firms, in-house legal departments, corporate partners,
  foundations, and individual donors.
• Lead excellent donor stewardship and recognition practices.
• Work with PBO’s senior management team to create quality communications and outreach plans, briefing materials, proposals and presentations for donor and prospect meetings.
• Collaborate with senior staff to align volunteer recruitment, grants, and fundraising activities. Oversee processes for donor management in Salesforce and CanadaHelps to support an active and effective donor management system, including maintaining up to date, accurate and fulsome donor/prospect profiles. Opportunity to identify new technology needs to support fundraising.
• Develop and manage the development budget, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are allocated effectively.
• Represent PBO to raise awareness and support for the organization’s mission.
• Regularly report on fundraising progress to the Deputy Director, Executive Director, and Board of Directors. Evaluate and adjust strategies to meet evolving needs.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) Certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, with a 1proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals, notably in the major gifts portfolio.
• Experience in a not-for-profit environment is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; a Master’s degree is an asset.
• Strong leadership and program management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, superior organizational skills, strict attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial, creative and strategic with a growth mindset.
• Familiarity with the legal profession is an asset.
• Clear understanding of how to ethically share success stories taking care to respect the confidentiality of services provided and protect the dignity of our clients.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Proposal writing experience is an asset.
• Proficiency using AI tools is an asset.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint and database management, experience with Salesforce or another CRM is an asset.
• Availability to travel (largely within the GTA) and work outside of normal business hours as needed.

Additional Information

• Salary range for full-time is $80,000 – $95,000, depending on qualifications. Full-time vs part-time is negotiable.
• Pro Bono Ontario offers an RRSP program, benefits, competitive vacation, and a largely remote working environment.
• Pro Bono Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates from Ontario’s diverse communities. We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Please let us know if you require accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will collaborate with you to address your needs.

Closing Date

We will be conducting rolling interviews as applications are received. This means that we will review and interview candidates on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early for the best chance of consideration.

Apply by visiting: https://www.probonoontario.org/2024/11/07/campaign-manager/