A Safe Place provides comprehensive services and supports, using trauma-informed practices, to individuals impacted by domestic abuse and violence. Part of the community for nearly 40 years, A Safe Place provides ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, and the ability to achieve a work-life balance. We provide a competitive salary and benefits for full-time, part-time, casual, and contract staff.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the role of the Manager of Development & Community Relations is to lead the fund development team to raise the profile of A Safe Place, to secure financial and volunteer support for the programs and facility, and develop long-term, impactful relationships with A Safe Place major and corporate donors.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Leadership Skills – Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and motivate others using an open and inclusive leadership style.
Strategic Leadership – Ability to look at the “big picture” while still attending to details; proven success in strategic thinking and planning; ability to translate operational priorities into action and lead change; able to coach direct reports; a credible leader; leads by example.
Interpersonal Skills – Well developed interpersonal and relationship skills so as to establish effective relationships with the various levels of government, other public organizations and the private sector.
Relationship Building – Ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships and partnerships with organizations and individuals both internal and external to the organization.
Adaptability – Ability to adjust to changing environment, schedules, and priorities accordingly.
Communication Skills – Open and straightforward style with all audiences and an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders; candid and respectful with everyone; possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation abilities.
Team Player/Teamwork – Demonstrated success leading a team; communicates openly with others; establishes expectations; holds self and others accountable; supports group decisions; shares credit; builds enthusiasm for goals; resolves conflict appropriately; works collaboratively.
Impact and Influence – Ability to establish credibility and respect; builds strong working relationships with employees, and external stakeholders; works in a collaborative and solutions-focused manner to achieve outcomes that align best with the needs of the organization and the people they serve.
Please email your Cover Letter and CV to Karen Kadatz, Executive Director: karenk@asafeplace.ca