**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.**

Why make ONWA your career choice?

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid stat and civic holidays
• 35-hour work week
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision, and EAP. All premiums are covered by the employer.
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development
• Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honor the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally, and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

ONWA seeks a Manager, Individual and Major Giving who is a strategic relationship-builder and an empathetic and solution-focused leader. This role requires specialization in fundraising, creative marketing, communications and project management. The Manager, Individual and Major Giving, will nurture existing relationships while developing new donor engagement strategies and relationships across Ontario and Canada. They will solicit diversified donations (individual, corporate, etc.), lead campaigns, and manage donor communications and relations to effectively support ONWA’s purpose and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Degree/Diploma related to fund development, marketing & communications, business, or related field with a Minimum of five (5) years of experience in fundraising or sales, preferably in the Indigenous nonprofit sector
• Five (5) years’ experience in a supervising or management role.
• Demonstrated administrative management with the ability to effectively supervise and manage a team professionally.
• Ability to establish professional and collaborative working relationships and function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated record of securing four-six figure donations/gifts/grants/corporate funds, as well as retaining donors and increasing revenue year over year.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication (written/verbal), and organizational skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, adaptability, and time management skills.
• Strong project planning, scoping, briefing materials development, task management, tracking and change management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation / facilitation skills with the ability to meet deadlines and assigned independent duties.
• Ability to assist with the setup and participate in occasional events as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, excel and database management; Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems and/or knowledge of accounting software is an asset.
• Knowledge and working understanding of not-for profit organizations.
• Current vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
• Reliable vehicle with valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license, 2 million liability insurance.
• Cellular phone and internet access is required within this position.
• Must reside in Ontario and be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This is based on operational needs and determined by ONWA.
• Has the ability to travel when required.
• Proficiency with an Indigenous and French language is an asset.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
• ONWA is committed to implementing measures that protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca.