Project Manager, Capital Campaign

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Campaign Project Manager to lead a two-year capital campaign in support of ICS’s new continuing education initiative. The Campaign Project Manager will be responsible for implementing and managing all aspects of a $1 million Capital Campaign, including developing a campaign strategy, establishing solicitation priorities, executing targeted cultivation plans and solicitation strategies, and providing support to campaign volunteers. The successful candidate will report directly to the President and work in close collaboration with the Advancement Team. 

About the Organization

The Institute for Christian Studies (ICS) is an independent Christian graduate school with a charter to grant MA and PhD degrees in philosophy (including an Educational Leadership stream within the MA program), as well as an MWS-ART (Master of Worldview Studies in Art, Religion, and Theology). At ICS, the expertise of our experienced and widely-published faculty combines with the intimacy of a small school to create a hospitable academic community that welcomes the whole person. Located in the Knox College building at the heart of the historic University of Toronto campus, ICS has a large network of supporting communities within the Christian Reformed Church of Canada. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• • Develop and implement an effective campaign strategy, including campaign goals, priorities, timeline, and table of gifts.

  • Maintain and monitor closely the campaign timeline, detailing progress benchmarks and ensuring that it is coordinated with ICS’s annual fundraising program/calendar.

  • Establish a projected sequence of donor segments and prospects.

  • Lead the fundraising process in response to campaign targets.

  • Provide coaching and oversight to campaign leaders and volunteers.

  • Manage the overall campaign operation plan.

  • Evaluate and refine campaign solicitation efforts as needed to help maximize donor success.

  • Meet regularly with ICS President and the Advancement Team.

  • Provide regular progress reports to ICS President.

Qualifications

• • A minimum of 5-10 years fundraising / project management experience. 

  • A CFRE designation or related field experience.

  • Experience with strategic planning, goal setting, and performance management.

  • Experience in capital campaign planning and execution. 

  • Experience in public facing roles and the ability to inspire confidence and trust in donors, colleagues, and key stakeholders.

  • Knowledge of current and evolving trends in charitable giving.

  • Knowledge of fundraising for academic institutions is an asset. 

  • Ability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision.

  • Ability to inspire teamwork and a positive working environment.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deal with ambiguity, and lead effectively in a dynamic environment.

Position Status

This is a hybrid (combination of remote and on-site in Toronto) and part-time (.6 FTE) contract position.