Ontario Farmland Trust,Executive Director Jobs in Canada

to all fundraising programs and
financial management. Our Executive Director will be a superior communicator
who will add leverage to existing OFT relationships and further develop
strategic partnerships with other farmland conservation stakeholders.
Maintaining a high functioning team environment with existing staff/contract
resources in policy, outreach and land securement, the ED will initiate new
programs, ensure timely monitoring and reporting to funders, grow the
membership and supporter base, maintain government relations and lead
professional staff and volunteer teams in the delivery of Trust priorities and
projects. Responsibilities and Accountability The ED is accountable to the
Ontario Farmland Trust Board and its Chair, manages all programs and
coordinates the activities of the OFT.

• Fundraising,
  communications, community outreach and donor relations
• Supervision
  of staff and management of contract and project based staff
• Financial
  management and annual budgeting for all programs and services
• Government
  relations, partnership development and stakeholder networking
• Executive
  support in the functioning of the Board, Committees and task groups
• Ensure
  that office systems, record keeping and administrative procedures are
  effective, efficient, in compliance with charity law and consistent with
  Board direction and policy

• a)
  Five to ten years of program management with non-profit organizations or
  the equivalent in leadership and administration of a business or agency. A
  strong track record of progressive responsibility and successful
  management with several organizations is desirable.
• b)
  Demonstrated experience in successful fundraising results through a
  diversity of skills and experience. Well-developed marketing, promotion
  and communication skills (oral and written) including presentations,
  public speaking and group leadership of high calibre.
• c)
  Working familiarity with general accounting principles, financial
  planning, annual operating budgets, financial reporting, fiscal control,
  risk management, audit statements, etc.
• d)
  Commitment to farmland conservation, a collaborative style in team
  leadership and strategic organization of goals, priorities and actions to
  achieve OFT vision and mission and appreciation of the current policy and
  legislation in Ontario affecting farming and farmlands.
• e)
  A working grasp of the roles, functions, standards and practices of land
  trusts and conservation nonprofit groups including the accountabilities,
  duties and responsibilities of Boards in agency governance and the roles
  of Staff in agency management.
• f)
  Practical awareness of the general interests of key stakeholder groups,
  such as farm organizations, conservation partners, municipal planning/land
  use agencies, government ministries, rural communities, agri-business
  corporations and a working knowledge of the emerging challenges and new
  opportunities for Ontario farmlands, farming and farmers.
• g)
  Professional capacity to manage multi-faceted client relations and policy
  development with print and web-based communications e.g. monthly
  newsletters, annual reports, fundraising appeals, sponsorship requests,
  press releases and social media tools.
• h)
  Self- starting leadership within the OFT mission, positive responsive in
  active support for OFT Board governance, priority directions, strategic
  intentions and oversight and demonstrated skills in human resource
  management and personal relationships.