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Strategist/Strategic Initiatives Jobs in Aurora, Ontario, Canada at Blakely Inc.
Position: Strategist (Strategic Initiatives)
Are you a fundraising professional who understands and knows how to develop meaningful donor experiences and journeys? Are you passionate about applying insights to help non-profit organizations develop their programs, through optimizing current and supporting core donor strategies? If so, then this position may be for you!
The Strategist is a key member of our Strategic Initiatives team. Working alongside the Director of Strategic Initiatives, this role will translate client strategic objectives and goals alongside insights and trends into actionable plans with a donor focused lens.
Must Haves
Minimum 3 years working in fundraising, with a strong understanding of data and insights, with a demonstrated ability to apply these to drive program strategy
Strong understanding of how to position content and key messaging to drive strategy and donor experience
Solid team player with a strong client service focus
Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills
Ability to work in afast-paced environment
Excellent and proactive verbal and writtencommunication skills
Ability to take initiative and work independently, while still collaborating and being a team player
Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
Strong computer software ability in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point, MS Teams and Adobe Acrobat
Positive outlook and works collaboratively, striving to meet team goals
A broad knowledge of various fundraising programs (including high value programs such as legacy, mid-level monthly giving), as well as an understanding of market trends and metrics
Assets
Not a requirement, but we consider past agency experience working directly with non-profit clients an asset for this role
Previous experience working in a non-profit organization
Knowledge of donor management systems/CRMS would also be considered an asset for this role
Responsibilities
Work alongside the Director on key clients, with responsibilities including data analytics, building overarching fundraising strategies, journey planning and mapping, key messaging development and go-to-market planning
Undertake both internal and external market assessments to evaluate trends and inform strategies
Distill insights into donor journey and content plans that engage and inspire donors within multiple fundraising programs
Collaborate with team members across departments in the agency – Insights, Strategic Solutions, Client Relationships, Creative, Digital and Operations
Who is Blakely?
We are adiverseand smart team who value transparency,collaboration, hard work, and curiosity. We value people above all else and we demonstrate that in our team, in our work, and within the amazing relationships we nurture every day with our clients.
As a workplace which strives to create a culture based on inclusivity andteamwork, we believe that our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, colour, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, or disability, visible or invisible.
We need YOU – a smart and savvyStrategistwho wants tomake a differencein the world – to join our Strategy and Planning Team.
Salary Range
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The startingsalary rangefor this position$75,000 – $85,000 commensurate with experience. In addition, acomprehensive benefits packageincluding he…
Title: Strategist/Strategic Initiatives
Company: Blakely Inc.
Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Management
