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The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC or Congress) is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated leader with a broad set of skills and experience to lead Canada’s national organized voice of the Ukrainian community. The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Congress and is a leader dedicated to the fulfillment of the Congress’ vision and mission and implementing the national policy and strategic direction of the Board of Directors and its Executive Committee. The Executive Director is also a proven manager capable of directing the Congress’ operations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Execute the mission of the Congress
- Ensure the Congress’ operations are fully funded and budget is responsibly managed
- Persuasively communicate the work of the Congress to members, policy makers and public
- Provide direct support to the Board, Board Executive and key committees.
- In conjunction with the Board of Directors, direct the organization’s project agenda
Qualifications:
- A keen understanding of the Ukrainian Canadian community in Canada
- Demonstrated success in the continued growth of a substantial donor base
- Considerable experience in the communication of ideas to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated experience in managing relationships across a variety of groups
- Demonstrated success in the supervision and development of others
- A willingness to travel
- A minimum of a Bachelors degree
- Fluency in oral and written Ukrainian with French as an asset
- Experience with a not-for-profit or volunteer based organization
Location: Ottawa
Remuneration: Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience
Applicants should submit a resume and covering letter by e-mail only (with Executive Director in the subject line to search.committee@ucc.ca. All applications will be held in the strictest confidence. We thank all candidates who wish to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications must be received by September 30, 2009. UCC reserves the right to select candidates in advance of the deadline in which case they will make such an announcement on their web site.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC or Congress) is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual with a broad set of skills and experience as the Fundraising Coordinator for Canada’s national organized voice of the Ukrainian community.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is seeking an experienced fundraiser with a successful track record of securing significant commitments from individuals, foundations, orgainzations and corporations. Working closely with the Board and Executive, the Fundraising Coordinator will be a front line fundraiser, building partnerships with UCC supporters, with a particular focus on individual, corporate and community partners. The successful candidate will require a solid track record of building philanthropic relationships with foundations, estates, corporations and individuals, from the identification of new prospects to solicitation and stewardship.
Qualifications
- A keen understanding of the of the Ukrainian Canadian community in Canada
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
- Three or more years of experience in a dynamic not-for-profit environment
- A very strong track record in securing significant philanthropic commitments from and strategic partnerships with multiple donor markets
- Exceptional writing skills, with a track record in successful proposal writing
- Good experience in volunteer relations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A willingness to travel
- Fluency in oral and written Ukrainian
Location: preference for Winnipeg, however, there may be some flexibility for the location where the successful candidate resides
Remuneration including a benefits package is commensurate with experience
Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter in confidence by e-mail only (with Fundraising Coordinator in the subject line to search.committee@ucc.ca. We thank all candidates who wish to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications must be received by September 30, 2009. UCC reserves the right to select candidates in advance of the deadline in which case they will make such an announcement on their web site.
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