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Type: Full-time

Location: Grimsby, ON

Start Date: October 1, 2019

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the VP of International Ministry (VPIM), this salaried position will assist the VPIM in two broad areas: (A) Strategic Planning and (B) International Missions Operations. The incumbent should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and interacting with ministry partners (both in Canada and globally), members of the Global Leadership Team, other Bible League Canada (BLC) teams and donors effectively and diplomatically. Specific responsibilities within the above areas are:

(A) Strategic Planning
This involves participation in the development of strategic plans for all ministry activity, including:

• Engaging with the Global Leadership Team, which consists of regional joint ministry partner leaders, and ensuring that all regional/country plans and budgets are understood and up to date.
• Researching, documenting and providing updates on geo-political conditions in the countries where BLC operates, as well as the content of strategic ministry programs used by our ministry partners.
• Supporting the annual strategic planning process, which involves collaborating with International Ministry and other BLC teams, culminating in the publication and implementation of the annual operating plan.

(B) International Missions Operations
This involves supporting the management of International Missions Operations, including:

• Supporting the VPIM in managing relationships with the Global Leadership Team, administration of the annual operations budget, traveling to the field for field operations visits, compiling and editing field reports and managing onsite staff.
• Working with the Coordinator of International Missions to develop and improve ministry management systems, structures, processes and culture in order to support the successful execution of the strategic plans and achieve all related goals and deliverables. This will involve gaining a solid understanding of the Coordinator of International Missions’ role.
• Supporting the Marketing and Development Teams with information such as program content and reports for fundraising purposes.
• Attending meetings of the Global Leadership Team of BLC.

Education:

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree, with studies in global affairs, missions and international relationships preferred.

Experience:

• Global experience either in missions or global ministry would be an asset.
• Experience in a not-for-profit organization is preferred but not essential.

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Intermediate/Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to see the “big picture”.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Knowledge of and a passion for Bible League Canada and its work.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and work well in a busy environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; experience interacting with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and work styles.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions, work assignments and teammates.
• Reliable, with the ability to take the initiative, problem-solve & implement solutions.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently as needed.
• A dedicated team player, who enjoys working with others in team settings to solve problems and has a proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff, inside and outside the organization.
• Clear understanding and ability to adhere to and manage confidentiality.

Required Commitment:

• Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to the Bible League Canada’s faith and lifestyle policy documents.
• Availability and ability to meet the physical and legal travel requirements for significant international travel commitments.
• In fulfilling your responsibilities, you will be required to pray for and minister to people who contact Bible League Canada either in person, or by phone or other electronic communication. These ministry and prayer opportunities include but are not limited to reception/phone communication duties, order fulfillment, general inquiries, conferences and events and all fundraising activities.
• A love for Bible-based ministry in Canada and around the world.
• Cultural, economic and environmental sensitivity.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume or inquiries to Lori-Anne Cunningham at strategicsearchpartners@outlook.com.

Bible League Canada would like to thank those who have applied; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Time Commitment: Full-time

Location: Grimsby, ON

Start Date: Immediately

Role & Responsibilities:
The Ministry Advancement Coordinator will be an individual who recognizes, and has faithfully responded to, God’s call to utilize God-given technical and interpersonal skills and personal attributes for God’s glory in the service of Bible League Canada’s Christian mission.

Reporting to the Vice President of Ministry Advancement, the successful candidate will:

Administrative Assistance

• Provide administrative support to the VP and team of Ministry Advancement, including calendar management, preparing and managing correspondence, budget-tracking, collecting reports from various staff members, conducting research, arranging travel, and maintaining file organization. The emotionally intelligent and socially adept candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, and effectively create rapport with staff, ministry partners, suppliers and donors.

Project and Event Management

• Facilitate the planning and implementation of biannual staff retreats.
• Coordinate, in partnership with the VP Ministry Advancement and the CFO, the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.

Relationship Management

• Serving as a contact person for staff, consultants, donors and ministry partners (current and prospective).
• Supporting all partner, donor and prospect care activity with ongoing research into the interests, capacity, partnership and donation history with Bible League Canada and/or other charitable institutions through our donor database and other research tools and methods.
• Consistently promoting and reinforcing Bible League Canada’s brand.
• Faithfully and consistently enter and maintain donor contact and activity records on the donor data base system.

Coordination of Meetings

• Scheduling meetings (both internal and external) by determining and communicating effectively the timing, locations, agendas and pre-reads.
• Recording and distributing minutes.
• Setting up rooms, as needed.
• Preparing and circulating status reports, presentation materials, hand-outs, and any other pre-reads, as needed.

Education:

• Minimum college diploma with a University degree preferred, appropriate to the position.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in related work.
• Experience coordinating senior management level meetings.
• Experience in event and/or project management.

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet research.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable with donor database systems.
• Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to see the “big picture”.
• Excellent event planning skills.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Knowledge of and a passion for Bible League Canada and its work.
• Very reliable, with the ability to take initiative, define problems and recommend/implement solutions.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner and work well in a busy environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff.
• An active listener, able to absorb and organize large volumes of information quickly and accurately.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strongly committed to confidentiality.
• Excellent donor service and interpersonal skills: experience interacting with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Required Commitment:

• Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to Bible League Canada’s faith and lifestyle policy documents.
• In fulfilling your responsibilities, you will be required to pray for and minister to people who contact Bible League Canada either in person, or by phone or other electronic communication. These ministry and prayer opportunities include, but are not limited, to reception/phone communication duties, order fulfillment, general inquiries, conferences and events and all fundraising activities.
• A love for Bible-based ministry in Canada and around the world.
• Cultural, economic and environmental sensitivity.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume or inquiries to Lori-Anne Cunningham at strategicsearchpartners@outlook.com.

Bible League Canada would like to thank those who have applied. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Time Commitment: Full-time

Duration: Contract - September 1st, 2019 to March 1st, 2020 (With possibility of extension)

Location: GTA and surrounding regions

Start Date: September 1st, 2019

Role:
The Director of Major Gifts will be an individual who recognizes, and has faithfully responded to, God’s call to utilize God-given technical and interpersonal skills and personal attributes for God’s glory in the service of BLC’s Christian mission.

The Director of Major Gifts is an individual with exceptional fundraising skills and a proven history in building accounts, closing sales/donations and cultivating a client/donor caseload. They have a unique ability to connect with people through networking events and other creative avenues and a capacity to reach individuals who are unresponsive or difficult to approach.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Development, The Director of Major Gifts is responsible for the acquisition or cultivation of new or lapsed donors and the strengthening of relationships with executive donors (>$10,000 annually), and churches in the Greater Toronto Area.

The Director of Major Gifts will work in conjunction with other Ontario Area Directors and inspire the Development team through their passion and expertise in fundraising by providing support, ideas, and help where needed. The incumbent has a history of and efficiency in researching prospects, setting up meetings, executing events and requests of donors/potential donors independently. They thrive in fast paced environments, are emotionally intelligent and socially adept at creating rapport with ministry partners, suppliers and donors effectively. Specific responsibilities include:

Strategic Planning and Goal Setting:

• Develop and implement a plan that includes 2, 4, and 6 month goals for donor acquisition and cultivation; ensuring these objectives are aligned with the strategic plan of the Development Team for FY2019-2020.
• Regularly meet with the Director of Development to track progress and ensure objectives are being met.
• Contribute to the integrated Ministry Advancement/Development/Marketing initiatives through participation in and preparation for planning meetings, which could include preparing selected reports on various initiatives and results, as requested.

Prospecting and Donor Cultivation:

• Research of prospects: potential churches, foundations and major donors to introduce the work of Bible League Canada to.
• Plan and attend 1-1 meetings with prospects to introduce the ministry of Bible League Canada.
• Developing specific initiatives designed for donor/church acquisition, former donor/church cultivation, and existing donor/church retention and growth. These initiatives may include:
  • “Live” or electronic networking where Christians gather in an effort to further develop new or existing donor relationships/partnerships.
  • Self-initiated networking events such as breakfasts, brunches, dinners, conferences or other like gatherings.
  • Referrals.
  • Ongoing e-mail, and paper-based communications tools with an aim to achieving a minimum level of telephone and face-to-face conversations.
  • Project Summary, Proposal, Video and Power Point presentations.
  • Speaking/preaching engagements.
  • Other initiatives that may arise as new technological and donor access developments unfold.
• Supporting all donor and prospect care activity with ongoing research into the interests, capacity, partnership and donation history with Bible League Canada and/or other charitable institutions through our donor data base and other research tools and methods.
• Consistently promoting and reinforcing Bible League Canada’s brand.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Faithfully and consistently enter and maintain all donor contact and activity records on the donor data base system.
• Expense reporting to the Director of Development as needed.
• Ensuring that presentation materials such as project summaries, brochures and other tools are properly maintained and replenished, as required.
• Regularly communicating with other Area Directors, the Director of Development and the rest of the Ministry Advancement, Development Team and/or BLC staff.
• Engage in best practices and other key learnings pertinent to GTA Representative and to Bible League Canada, as appropriate.
• Support ministry-wide initiatives such as themed events, appeal campaigns and other integrated multi-media fundraisers or communication efforts as needed.

Education:

• Minimum college diploma with a University degree preferred, appropriate to the position.
• Completion of a Bible study program or courses are a definite asset.
• Completion of a sales training program is a definite asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in related work.
• A proven track record in sales or donor development, especially face-to-face fundraising.
• Experience in preparing and implementing events, budgets, and yearly plans including measurable goals and objectives.
• A proven track record in being able to work with minimal supervision and from a home office.

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office, (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet research skills.
• Comfortable with donor data-base systems.
• Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to see the “big picture”.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Knowledge of and a passion for Bible League Canada and its work.
• Proven Relationship-building, prospecting and networking skills.
• Comfortable in corporate settings and communicating and engaging effectively with senior executives, large business owners and people of high net worth.
• Strongly committed to confidentiality.
• Excellent donor service and interpersonal skills: experience interacting with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Very reliable, with the ability to take initiative, define problems and recommend/implement solutions.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner and work well in a busy environment.

Required Commitment:

• Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to Bible League Canada’s faith and lifestyle policy documents.
• In fulfilling your responsibilities, you will be required to pray for and minister to people who contact Bible League Canada either in person, or by phone or other electronic communication. These ministry and prayer opportunities include, but are not limited, to reception/phone communication duties, order fulfillment, general inquiries, conferences and events and all fundraising activities.
• A love for Bible-based ministry in Canada and around the world.
• Cultural, economic and environmental sensitivity.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume or inquiries to Alicia Salerno at asalerno@bibleleague.ca. Bible League Canada would like to thank those who have applied. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Type: Full-Time, 1-Year Contract (with possibility of extension)

Location: Grimsby, ON

Start Date: September 2019

Reporting to the Donor Relations Manager, the Donor Relations Associate will play a primary role in the ministry’s telephone strategy as part of our Donor Cultivation framework. Working on site at Bible League Canada’s Grimsby office the incumbent will contact identified donors for the purpose of re-engaging/engaging and cultivating their relationship with Bible League Canada. In pursuit of service excellence, the incumbent will ensure that every person contacted feels appreciated and that their support is valued and is producing results. The incumbent should be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and interacting with donors effectively and diplomatically.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lapsed Calls:
   • Cultivate lapsed donors via telephone. Thank lapsed donors for past support, offer prayer and invite re-engagement with BLC.
2. Thank You Calls:
   • Thank all donors by phone and letter for gifts received.
3. Current Donor Caseload Calls:
   • Understanding all current donor events, appeals and outreach activities and leveraging these opportunities when speaking with donors.
   • Thank donors for gifts received.
   • Make quarterly touchpoints within the goals agreed upon with your team leader.
   • Being active in developing and considering new and creative means of relationship building for the purpose of increased ministry.
   • Presenting opportunities and asking donors to partner at a higher level and/or more frequently.
   • Inputting all activities with donors into database.
4. Campaign Calls:
   • Connect with donors through various call campaigns as needed.
     • Match Opportunities
     • Day of Prayer
     • Monthly Donor requests/Upgrades
5. Support:
   • Provide primary back up for Customer Care Associate as necessary.

*Additional responsibilities may be added in consultation with and at the discretion of your supervisor.
Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience and a proven track record in donor cultivation, service and/or sales.
• Telecommunication experience is a definite asset.
• Experience in a not-for-profit organization would be an asset but not essential.

Education:

• Education should include at least some College level courses appropriate to the position.
• Sales and relational customer service training are a definite asset.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• The ability to elicit information through skilled questioning/interviewing (training and scripts will be provided at first); the ability to promote and persuade.
• Ability to network, team-build and relate interpersonally as opportunities afford.
• Ability to “think on one’s feet” and deal with challenging donor conversations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to see the "big picture".
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Knowledge of and a passion for BLC and its work.
• Strongly committed to confidentiality.
• Excellent service and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff, inside and outside the organization.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Very reliable, with the ability to take the initiative, problem-solve & implement solutions.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions, work assignments and teammates.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner and work well in a busy environment.

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Outlook, Word, and internet research.
• Comfortable with technological change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Time management skills.

Required Commitment:

• Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to Bible League Canada’s faith and lifestyle policy documents.
• A love for Bible-based ministry.
• Cultural, economic and environmental sensitivity.

To Apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume to Tanya Garvie, Donor Relations Manager at tgarvie@bibleleague.ca.

Bible League Canada thanks all applicants, however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Type: Casual, Temporary, On Call

Location: Grimsby, ON

Start Date: Immediately

Bible League Canada is a Christian charitable organization providing Scripture placement and church planter training worldwide. Our goal is to see all peoples, everywhere, transformed by the living Word of God. Through our various ministry programs led by local champions, we continue to see evidence of God's transforming power in amazing ways.

Reporting to the Donor Relations Manager, the Customer Care Associate will provide support in three areas: Reception, Resource Sales Order Desk and Administrative support. This 18-month contract will cover a maternity leave, with the possibility of extension. The incumbent should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and interacting with ministry partners, suppliers, other teams and donors effectively and diplomatically.

Key Responsibilities:

Front Desk/Reception Duties:

• Greeting people in person, by telephone, and by email and providing prompt assistance.
• Answering questions regarding BLC ministry.
• Receiving donations by telephone.
• Ensuring all necessary phone and email greetings are set up as needed (absence alerts, phone system automation, holiday greetings, etc.)
• Maintaining 100% coverage of the front desk.

Resource Sales Order Desk:

• Process Customer Orders - Receiving resource orders by telephone, mail, website or email and process accordingly.
• Order Processing - Creating invoices in the data management system, tracking payments, processing online orders.
• Coordinate order fulfillment - execute with accuracy and efficiency the process involved with submitting orders to shipping facility.
• Maintaining a detailed knowledge of product information for resources available for purchase on the BLC webstore; working with Resource Development Manager to respond to customer product inquiries.

Administrative Support Duties:

• As time allows, complete general administrative tasks assigned by Donor Relations Manager, e.g. data entry, targeted mailings, research, other duties as required, etc.

Experience:

• 1-2 years experience in an Reception or Order Desk environment.
• Experience in a not-for-profit organization would be an asset but not essential.

Education:

• Education should include at least some College level courses appropriate to the position.
• Sales and relational customer service training are a definite asset.

Qualifications:

• Basic MS Office Suite skills, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Basic Internet research and search engine skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to “think on one’s feet” and deal with challenging donor conversations.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to spend extended periods communicating via telephone.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Knowledge of and a passion for Bible League Canada and its work.
• Excellent service and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff, inside and outside the organization.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner and work well in a busy environment.

Required Commitment:

• Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to Bible League Canada’s faith and lifestyle policy documents.
• A love for Bible-based ministry.
• Cultural, economic and environmental sensitivity.
• Absolute commitment to confidentiality.

To Apply:

Submit your application to Tanya Garvie at tgarvie@bibleleague.ca. Bible League Canada thanks all applicants, however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.