Brief Description:

AKFC has a multi-faceted and dynamic Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization (PERM) team. It is made up of highly motivated professionals, whose responsibilities include: the development and execution of public engagement initiatives; the mobilization of financial resources from Canadian individuals and corporations; the management of corporate communications; collaboration with the AKDN and its agencies; volunteer engagement; and the stewarding of relationships with government partners and other institutions.
Reporting to the Director of Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization, the Senior Manager, Resource Mobilization will lead the next chapter in the evolution of our efforts to mobilize Canadians to support Global Development through volunteerism, fundraising and direct donations.
This includes oversight of our signature program and brand identity, the World Partnership Walk (WPW), now celebrating its 40th year and holding the distinction of being Canada’s largest public movement in support of global development and raising over $140M towards over 180 initiatives, in more than a dozen countries in Africa and Asia, and our World Partnership Golf (WPG) program now in its 25th year, with tournaments taking place in 7 cities across the country.
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The focus of this role is to build, resource and execute a strategic plan for the exponential growth of revenue generation through a combination of our existing signature properties and the addition of new giving vehicles with an emphasis on digital fundraising and corporate engagement.
The portfolio encompasses business strategy, delivery of revenue generating programs, volunteer engagement, supporter engagement, corporate engagement, operations, and budget oversight and accountability, the building of operational efficiencies within the portfolio, and working cross-functionally with other departments.
The Senior Manager Resource, Mobilization is a member of the PERM leadership team, playing a key role in achieving the objectives of the department and the organization, integrating operations and processes across the team, identifying and managing the growth of key talent, supporting other leaders on the team, including the Director PERM, and creating a culture of belonging.
This role provides leadership, guidance, support and opportunities for growth and learning, to three Managers (one role currently vacant and to be defined by the incumbent) and their reports (7). The role is preferably based in Ottawa, with secondary preference for remote based work. Candidates from all geographies will be considered. Support is provided for relocation to Ottawa. The starting salary range is between $99,000 and $104,000, alongside a competitive benefits package.

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