Library Planning Consultant, Fundraising Communications Strategist
Requisition ID: 15549
Department: Ottawa Public Library
Service: Corporate Services
Branch: Communications
Employment Type: 1 Temporary Full Time Position (Up to 2 years)
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $79,375.66 - $100,382.10 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 101 Centrepointe Drive
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Library
Application Close: 23/12/2024
JOB SUMMARY
The Major Gifts and Partnerships unit is responsible for fostering and enhancing relationships with current and potential supporters across the Ottawa region and beyond, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, to grow private funding and donations from major gifts (individual) and corporate partners in support and alignment with Ottawa Public Library`s mission, vision, and strategic needs. The unit develops fundraising strategies, optimizes financial support, increases the visibility of OPL with various target markets, and oversees the creation and production of solicitation (e.g. marketing) tools for campaign initiatives, corporate philanthropic giving and individual philanthropic giving.
You are responsible for providing expert communications and marketing advice to support the planning, development and implementation of communication, marketing and solicitation activities to secure financial contributions for both operational and capital initiatives of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL).
You are also responsible for event conception, coordination and execution of strategic fundraising activities. You write, edit and design fundraising related communications products (including advertising, solicitation, marketing and promotions) and materials for various stakeholders and audiences to support achievement of the $15M target. You participate in the selection of external agencies (e.g. graphic design) and manage related work assignments, and lead communications related to the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) joint facility project, representing OPL on the tripartite Joint Communications Working Group.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing/Advertising, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in Marketing and Communications for fundraising initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE
- Expert knowledge in communications tactics and techniques, planning, graphic design, media concepts, advertising and marketing principles and practices and all related production activities
- Effective media relations
- Effective fundraising-specific (solicitation) communications tactics and techniques
- Graphic design principles and practices.
- Project management techniques, methodologies, and practices
- Trends in communications industry and approaches
- OPL governance, initiatives, programs and services
- Relevant legislation, corporate standards and department policies and procedures
- Local current events and trends
- Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and evaluate its performance
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to predict how an issue will be perceived in the public domain, in order to prepare accordingly
- Well developed strategic communications skills: proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Well developed interpersonal skills: proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization; exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with senior management, elected official and the public
- Ability to work effectively within tight deadlines
- Ability to think clearly and adapt to change during high pressure and/or stressful situations
- Excellent research skills both on the internet and via traditional methods
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to advise/direct other team members
- Ability to work as a motivating group leader or as a highly motivated team member
- An action-oriented, high energy, highly motivated individual
- Demonstrates good judgment, tact, discretion, diplomacy, creativity and initiative
- Positive attitude
- Self-motivated
- Organized and dependable
- Works effectively in high pressure situations
- Calm, tolerant, focused and resourceful
- Interest in current events and public affairs
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready - immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing required. English: oral, reading, writing required. Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
- Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process.
- Alternative educational credentials combined with job-related experience, demonstrated performance, and ability may be considered in lieu of stated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Ottawa Public Library promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The Ottawa Public Library provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.