Peace it Together is seeking a dynamic and innovative development professional with a minimum of 5 years of related fundraising experience.  The Development Officer will play a key role in growing our organization, and contributing to creative peace-building here and around the world.

Peace it Together empowers youth to build peace through dialogue, filmmaking and multimedia. We do this by uniting youth leaders from opposing sides of a conflict to engage in a project of facilitated dialogue and intensive filmmaking.  The short films the youths co-create are then used as peace-building tools in their communities to advance peaceful, reconciliatory approaches to ending the conflict. Until now we have focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and have produced 25 youth-made films and many behind-the scenes videos. The youth films have been screened in 22 film festivals and have won at least six awards. We are now planning to expand our work and test the model in other local and international conflicts, including Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director the Development Officer will have the proven track record, skills, and strategic abilities to bring Peace it Together’s fundraising efforts to the next level.  Working either full time or part time, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementation of an integrated development program to generate funds from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies. S/he will play a lead role in the development of a fundraising plan, case for support and marketing materials. The Development Officer will develop and implement annual giving campaigns, cultivate major gifts, write grant proposals and reports, and recognize donors.

Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, knowledge of database management, planning and problem solving skills as well as a deep familiarity with fundraising best practices. S/he will enjoy a fast-paced, high functioning and collaborative environment as an integral member of a small and committed staff. Candidates must have a talent and genuine taste for making the case for support of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

•     Develop and implement a diversified fundraising plan that ensures a donor-centric approach across all programs and initiatives.
•     Identify and meet with current and prospective donors, develop proposals accordingly, and maintain ongoing relationships.
•     Develop and implement strategies to increase existing donors giving levels and commitments.
•     Keep up-to-date, accurate records and activity reports for each donor and prospect in Salesforce
•     Research and write grant proposals to foundations, corporations and government agencies.
•     Plan and implement annual campaigns.
•     Engage with the Board of Directors and other leadership volunteers to assist them with their own fundraising strategies.
•     Work with the team to plan and execute donor cultivation and recognition events.
•     Work to ensure accurate, timely, and personalized acknowledgement of gifts
•     Contribute to the writing of the case for support, and the development of marketing materials.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     Must be ambitious, committed to the mission and vision of Peace it Together, and a creative and strategic thinker who enjoys a challenge and is motivated by results.
•     Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience producing successful donor communication and outreach materials that resonate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
•     Ability to conceptualize and describe organizational needs in accessible, persuasive and inspiring ways.
•     Proven track record of securing major individual gifts as well as a deep familiarity with the local and national funding community.
•     Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and management skills
•     University degree in a relevant discipline (communications, marketing, not-for-profit management are considered assets).
•     5 years of successful major gift fundraising and proposal writing experience (individuals, corporations & foundations).
•     Familiar with all theory and techniques for fundraising (major gift, capital, annual, gift planning, direct marketing, special events).
•     Proven ability to set priorities, complete work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
•     Familiarity with Salesforce is an asset.
•     Knowledge of and/or education in conflict resolution and/or peace and conflict studies an asset.

How To Apply:

If you think you are the ideal candidate, please tell us why in a one-page cover letter along with salary expectations and your preference for full or part time work.  Send the cover letter with your CV and two single-page writing samples.

Please email your application to info@peaceittogether.com. The application will be open until the job is filled. Peace it Together is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest however we may contact only those candidates selected for interviews.