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A Leader in Social Change
We connect the ideas and organizations that can change our world with the people and resources that will bring them to life.
LIFT is a venture philanthropy organization that increases the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of selected not-for-profit organizations in Canada to significantly expand their social impact. We provide these not-for-profit organizations with business planning expertise, management support, research and measurement strategies, and funding to enhance their outreach and impact. We also engage our strategic networks of business, research, financial and other experts to address the specific needs of our not-for-profit partners.
Reporting to the Director, Investor Development, this position is responsible for strategic development, management, analysis, and reporting to support our business model, investors, partners and not-for-profit organization projects. This position is also responsible for proactively making recommendations related to meeting our organizational business goals.
At LIFT Philanthropy Partners you will have the opportunity to:
• Represent a leading-edge organization;
• Partner with an experienced team of professionals;
• Directly impact the growth of the business;
• Enhance existing client relationships and build new partnerships;
• Be part of an organization that has demonstrated success in helping not-for-profit organizations elevate, expand and sustain their work in social innovation; and
• Work in the area of venture philanthropy and support social change.
Key Accountabilities:
• Identify and evaluate prospective investors, partners and not-for-profit organizations to assist the investor development and project development teams to establish relationships that advance the mission of LIFT Philanthropy Partners;
• Formulate, develop and implement proactive research strategies to identify new prospective investors, partners and not-for-profit organizations;
• Provide comprehensive background information; analyze linkages, interests and potential of prospects; and recommend assignment to appropriate LIFT staff/teams;
• Collect and develop print and digital resources to meet the research needs of LIFT;
• Prioritize research requests;
• Support the LIFT business model by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and conduct required data analysis and reporting (e.g. conduct research and data analysis for organizational planning and business development);
• Identify, evaluate and select new resources and technology to help facilitate research requirements;
• Effectively communicate findings in both verbal and written formats, including report development and writing;
• Understand regulatory requirements for handling project data and investor related information;
• Develop programs, methodologies and files for analyzing and presenting data;
• Manage and, on occasion, troubleshoot organizational prospect database;
• Prepare various presentation materials and brief/debrief reports for internal and external review;
• Lead by example in establishing and driving organizational culture; consistently model the organizational values;
• Motivate, encourage and coach team members by offering learning opportunities related to position;
• Understand and administer the LIFT Contact Manager (LCM) database; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline;
• Four to five years of experience in a fundraising environment with demonstrated knowledge and experience in data analysis and decision support, including demonstrated proficiency with analytical software;
• Experience in participating in complex planning, analysis and creative thinking with respect to strategies for identifying prospects, fundraising and information retrieval and management;
• Must be intuitive, analytical and proactive in determining prospects for our investor, partnership and not-for-profit portfolios;
• Ability to understand external business trends affecting the total business operations;
• Experience working with a variety of information systems and data files;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Comfortable working independently, with experience working in a team environment;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a team-based, entrepreneurial and project driven organization;
• Ability to work in a changing environment, embrace new processes and look for ways to improve the status quo;
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generate required steps to ensure success;
• Proven ability to develop and build strong business relationships, both internally and externally;
• Ability to listen, understand and respond to client needs; ability to build credibility and trust;
• Self-motivated and results-driven;
• Ability to identify, choose and promote ideas to add value;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Access;
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office Excel; and
• Experience with database application development, program sourcing, selection and implementation.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the job title in the subject line, to careers@liftpartners.ca by October 28, 2011. No phone calls please. We thank all candidates for their applications, but will only contact those selected for an interview.
We connect the ideas and organizations that can change our world with the people and resources that will bring them to life.
LIFT is a venture philanthropy organization that increases the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of selected not-for-profit organizations in Canada to significantly expand their social impact. We provide these not-for-profit organizations with business planning expertise, management support, research and measurement strategies, and funding to enhance their outreach and impact. We also engage our strategic networks of business, research, financial and other experts to address the specific needs of our not-for-profit partners.
Reporting to the Director, Investor Development, this position is responsible for strategic development, management, analysis, and reporting to support our business model, investors, partners and not-for-profit organization projects. This position is also responsible for proactively making recommendations related to meeting our organizational business goals.
At LIFT Philanthropy Partners you will have the opportunity to:
• Represent a leading-edge organization;
• Partner with an experienced team of professionals;
• Directly impact the growth of the business;
• Enhance existing client relationships and build new partnerships;
• Be part of an organization that has demonstrated success in helping not-for-profit organizations elevate, expand and sustain their work in social innovation; and
• Work in the area of venture philanthropy and support social change.
Key Accountabilities:
• Identify and evaluate prospective investors, partners and not-for-profit organizations to assist the investor development and project development teams to establish relationships that advance the mission of LIFT Philanthropy Partners;
• Formulate, develop and implement proactive research strategies to identify new prospective investors, partners and not-for-profit organizations;
• Provide comprehensive background information; analyze linkages, interests and potential of prospects; and recommend assignment to appropriate LIFT staff/teams;
• Collect and develop print and digital resources to meet the research needs of LIFT;
• Prioritize research requests;
• Support the LIFT business model by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and conduct required data analysis and reporting (e.g. conduct research and data analysis for organizational planning and business development);
• Identify, evaluate and select new resources and technology to help facilitate research requirements;
• Effectively communicate findings in both verbal and written formats, including report development and writing;
• Understand regulatory requirements for handling project data and investor related information;
• Develop programs, methodologies and files for analyzing and presenting data;
• Manage and, on occasion, troubleshoot organizational prospect database;
• Prepare various presentation materials and brief/debrief reports for internal and external review;
• Lead by example in establishing and driving organizational culture; consistently model the organizational values;
• Motivate, encourage and coach team members by offering learning opportunities related to position;
• Understand and administer the LIFT Contact Manager (LCM) database; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline;
• Four to five years of experience in a fundraising environment with demonstrated knowledge and experience in data analysis and decision support, including demonstrated proficiency with analytical software;
• Experience in participating in complex planning, analysis and creative thinking with respect to strategies for identifying prospects, fundraising and information retrieval and management;
• Must be intuitive, analytical and proactive in determining prospects for our investor, partnership and not-for-profit portfolios;
• Ability to understand external business trends affecting the total business operations;
• Experience working with a variety of information systems and data files;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Comfortable working independently, with experience working in a team environment;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a team-based, entrepreneurial and project driven organization;
• Ability to work in a changing environment, embrace new processes and look for ways to improve the status quo;
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generate required steps to ensure success;
• Proven ability to develop and build strong business relationships, both internally and externally;
• Ability to listen, understand and respond to client needs; ability to build credibility and trust;
• Self-motivated and results-driven;
• Ability to identify, choose and promote ideas to add value;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Access;
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office Excel; and
• Experience with database application development, program sourcing, selection and implementation.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the job title in the subject line, to careers@liftpartners.ca by October 28, 2011. No phone calls please. We thank all candidates for their applications, but will only contact those selected for an interview.
Published at 24-10-2011
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