EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PT)

Position Description

 Title:           Executive Director

 Status:         Part Time (approximately 20 hours per week)

 Reports to:   Empart Canada Board of Directors

 Location:      Greater Toronto Area, but exceptional candidates from other areas will be considered

 Must be:       A Canadian citizen

 Start Date:    First Quarter 2022

Position Summary

 The Executive Director will be responsible for and will oversee all day-to-day activities of Empart Canada, including operations, fundraising and marketing.  The ED’s primary focus is to share Empart’s story and build relationships among Canadian donors, rapidly growing support for Canadian-sponsored projects.  This will require a hands-on approach, with a high degree of initiative.

 Key Responsibilities

• Effectively build meaningful relationships with potential donors and influencers, sharing the story of Empart and seeking their deepening involvement with the organization
• Support current and future organizational needs through hiring, training, development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human resources
• Ensure legal, regulatory and financial compliance in all areas – as well as security of data
• Manage the financial activities of Empart Canada, including the preparation and administration of an annual budget, regular reporting to the Empart Canada Board, and completion of an annual outside audit
• Oversee the implementation of an annual marketing and communications plan, in alignment with Empart Global and Empart North American brand standards (tailored for Canadian donors)
• Maintain a good working relationship with the Empart Canada Board and with members of the Empart North America Hub

 Qualifications 

• Must be a Canadian citizen
• Must be comfortable working in a faith-based environment
• At least five (5) years of leadership-level experience in the nonprofit sector, particularly in major gift fundraising
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proven ability to work independently as a “self-starter”
• Comfortable with financial and operational matters
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Prior experience working the Boards of Directors
• Ability and willingness to travel, even internationally