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Position: Vice President, Strategic Marketing & Development<br />
Organization: Nature Conservancy of Canada<br />
Location: anywhere in Canada<br />
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THE OPPORTUNITY<br />
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This is a unique opportunity to build and deliver a cohesive marketing and development strategy at Canadas foremost not-for-profit conservation organization. The Vice President (VP), Strategic Marketing & Development is responsible for engagement, fundraising and marketing activities to further the mission of the Nature Conservancy of Canada and to maximize brand awareness and revenues.<br />
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As a member of the Executive Management Group, the VP will play an active role and be a key influencer in setting the overall strategic direction of the organization and has a key role as a change agent to help propel NCC towards its next chapter of success. This role is uniquely positioned to guide and enable donor-facing teams to improve donor experience and increase their impact while also growing the overall donor base.<br />
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The VP, Strategic Marketing & Development will report to the President and CEO and will support the National Boards Marketing and Development Committees.<br />
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CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES<br />
Strengthen NCCs brand positioning and execute effective strategies to expand its reach and increase awareness to all Canadians.<br />
Explore new opportunities for earned revenue and public engagement.<br />
Identify and implement innovative strategies to grow revenues and expand our supporter-base by optimizing and diversifying engagement channels and activities.<br />
Actively participate in the development, communication and implementation of NCCs new strategic plan to achieve its key objectives of stakeholder engagement, revenue generation and brand awareness.<br />
Design and implement business development strategies, including the national fundraising campaign, with a view of maximizing synergies amongst engagement, fundraising and marketing activities, both at the national and regional level.<br />
Leverage and nurture current relationships and attract new supporters, donors and partners.<br />
Mobilize multiple partners to achieve common goals, engage diversified perspectives and maintain strong cooperative relationships with regional and departmental teams.<br />
Modernize and streamline business processes while promoting the integration of innovative technologies.<br />
Promote the development and evolution of the various engagement channels and monitor and manage the performance of NCCs nationwide development teams.<br />
Gain the confidence and build a strong working relationship with the department team ensuring that roles, responsibilities and goals are clearly communicated and achieved.<br />
Promote team effectiveness and support strategic growth.<br />
Define and monitor the departments KPIs and metrics to maximize return on investment and effectively measure the impact of action plans.<br />
Manage a team of 26 composed of two activity sectors: Fundraising and Marketing.<br />
Build trusting relationships with the regional teams, volunteers and board members and provide the tools, expertise and mentorship needed to effectively deliver services and achieve results.<br />
Constantly monitor industry best practices to improve processes and approaches.<br />
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CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS<br />
Minimum relevant experience of 10 years in business development, sales, marketing or fundraising in a complex multi-market, multi-product environment or with a decentralized network.<br />
Senior-level leadership managing a fundraising and/or sales or marketing team.<br />
A brand champion who influences stakeholders, motivates staff, and drives revenue through increased awareness and support.<br />
Experience in managing partnerships, sponsorships and/or philanthropy.<br />
Experience working cross-functionally with executive-level leadership to establish strategy and direction, with a successful track record of cultivating positive relationships internally.<br />
Strong strategic thinking with demonstrated excellence in execution to deliver results.<br />
Marketing experience including understanding the importance of brand and building awareness.<br />
A proven track record in managing complex and ambitious projects or implementing structural changes and new processes within a decentralized business model.<br />
Experience in successful business transformation to support customer-centric approaches and digital innovation would be an asset.<br />
Demonstrated capacity to measure ROI and performance of business processes.<br />
Strong capacity to scan and analyze environment and foresee trends.<br />
Ability to synthesize and sell concepts to inspire confidence and get buy-ins.<br />
Data-savvy to help implement and build the infrastructure to support a data-centric decision-making and technology-driven team.<br />
Knowledge or relevant experience in conservation, environment and/or the not-for-profit sectors an asset.<br />
An undergraduate or graduate degree in business administration, marketing or other relevant studies. MBA and/or CFRE is an asset.<br />
Bilingualism, French/English an asset.<br />
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CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES<br />
A strategic thinker and a master of execution who can thrive in a decentralized environment.<br />
An engaged leader who can bring a strategic vision and foster a culture of excellence in leadership, fundraising, relationship building, stewardship and recognition.<br />
A sensitivity for Canadas regional specificities and a capacity to adapt to it.<br />
A personal passion and commitment to nature and conservation.<br />
A caring and mobilizing manager who builds engagement, alignment, and a trusting and positive learning environment.<br />
Exceptional interpersonal skills; interacts in a meaningful way with colleagues, volunteers, donors and partners.<br />
Results-oriented with an entrepreneurial bent and the ability to move ideas and projects forward.<br />
A positive change agent with a creative mind who dares to try innovative routes and blaze new trails.<br />
Outstanding communications skills; highly refined persuasion and negotiation skills.<br />
Donor-centric and strong customer experience focus.<br />
Brings a high level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and integrity.<br />
Demonstrated capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-faceted and changing environment.<br />
High degree of proficiency with digital business environment.<br />
Highly accountable, driven by results and tenacious in achieving results, targets and timeline.<br />
Openness to working remotely and willingness to travel to meet business demands.<br />
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.<br />
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COMPENSATION<br />
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A competitive compensation package including base salary and benefits will be provided.<br />
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HOW TO APPLY<br />
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Please submit your application by end of day December 10th, 2020, by emailing your cover letter and résumé to: NCC@searchlightpartnersgroup.com<br />
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NCC is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We strongly support and value diversity in the workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome, and individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.<br />
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We thank applicants for their interest, however; only those advancing in the process will be contacted.<br />
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