Vice President, Mission Advancement
Mental Health Foundation
Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education
The Vice President, Mission Advancement advances the goals of the Mental Health Foundation in continuing to elevate the Foundation’s profile, building and maintaining long-term relationships, strategic partnerships, fund development and revenue generation to support MHF in its mission, core values and strategic direction.
Reporting to and a key partner of the CEO, the Vice President, Mission Advancement, establishes and implements a coordinated and integrated strategy for advancing the mission through the respective functions of the community engagement, communications and marketing, and philanthropy teams. Overseeing the department that drives the Foundation’s ability for impact, the Vice President, Mission Advancement has key accountabilities for philanthropy generation and grantee partnerships. This role provides leadership throughout the organization by demonstrating the ability to balance strategy with implementation, setting the tone from the top of the critical nature of strategic thinking, plan implementation, and goal accountability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In partnership with the CEO, develop annual organizational goals for revenue, engagement, and grant distributions.
In partnership with respective team leads, develop annual strategies, tactics, and accountabilities for achieving organizational goals.
In partnership with the CEO, develop and support an engagement strategy for key external stakeholders such as the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, the provincial health authority, and others as identified.
Conduct the human resources functions for direct reports for community engagement, marketing and communications, and philanthropy.
Provide management and oversight to direct reports on the organizational goals and annual strategies, tactics, and accountabilities, providing ongoing feedback and support through meetings and coaching on a consistent basis.
Provide clarity of team roles and handoffs to ensure high functioning organization.
Establish performance metrics to measure progress to accountabilities.
Review and approve all agreements related to gifts, cause marketing, and proposals.
In collaboration with the Director of Community Engagement, develop and implement an intentional strategy for a grantee partnership model that aligns with the Foundation priorities and increases grantmaking impact.
Establish and maintain relationships with community leads across the province to both inform and guide granting strategies for the Foundation.
Oversee the creation and implementation of an integrated marketing and communications plan that aligns with the organizational goals and objectives.
Oversee departmental budgets and approvals.
Prepare reports to the Board of Directors.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALFICATIONS:
A minimum of ten (10) years fundraising experience, with at least three (3) years of that experience including responsibility for leading a team and raising a minimum of $5 million annually. Health care fundraising experience is considered an asset.
A bachelor's degree is preferred; an equivalent combination of experience may be considered.
A fundraising certification such as CFRE, CA, or FAHP is considered an asset.
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Raiser’s Edge or equivalent donor database software, and project management software, ideally Asana.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to own, operate and insure your own vehicle.
Occasional work outside of established office hours such as early morning, evening and/or weekend work and some travel required.
Competencies and Behaviors:
Upholds the mission, vision, values, and goals of the Foundation, leading the team by example.
Possesses emotional maturity, corporate agility, and a solution-oriented mindset.
Accepts full ownership and accountability for successful execution of role and responsibilities.
Able to effectively coach staff through development, accountability, and performance conversations.
Able to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively with all levels of staff members.
Able to communicate, contribute, and work cooperatively as a team member.
Commits to consistently following established policies and procedures.
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time.
Attention to detail in all areas of work.
Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to identify problem areas and take corrective action.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Able to maintain a high level of tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must send in a resume with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the position and why they believe they would be a strong candidate. The resume should set out relevant work experience and any volunteer experience that provides a picture of how the candidate fits with the position requirements.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Police Information Check.
Send cover letter and resume to: Sheila.steger@mentalhealthfoundation.ca
Closing Date: June 10, 2024