World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Here is an opportunity to realize your potential to change the world.

To the successful candidate we offer the opportunity to work in an innovative and dynamic environment with a team of passionate professionals who are committed to working together to make a difference in the lives of the world's most vulnerable children, their families and their communities.

According to the UN, the number of hungry people in the world is estimated to hit a record 1 billion - roughly one-sixth of the world's population. This chronic undernourishment feeds a never-ending cycle of disease, stunted growth, delayed development and grinding poverty. The implications for children under the age of two are even more perilous, as the damage hunger inflicts on children is often irreversible.

World Vision is launching an ambitious campaign called Healthy Futures aimed at fighting malnutrition in the most vulnerable sector of society: very young children. By securing adequate nutrition from conception through the age of 2, we can positively impact children's cognitive ability and improve the quality of life for both the children and for their communities. The Healthy Futures project is a multi-sector nutritional intervention based on proven methodology that will have a transformative impact on millions of lives in 13 countries.

World Vision Canada is seeking a passionate and committed National Campaign Officer to join in our efforts to combat world hunger and chronic malnutrition. This results-driven professional will have high regard for the organization's core values and will lead a team that boldly focuses on our 5 year, $50 million Healthy Futures campaign.

With the creation and execution of innovative fundraising and marketing strategies, the National Campaign Officer will:

• Use industry-proven capital campaign model and develop and execute strategies to attain capital targets.

• Strategic oversight and leadership of the Campaign Steering Committee, development team members and Senior Campaign Volunteers to prospect, cultivate, solicit and steward key donor relationships and to inspire prospective supporters to become donors

• Build, train and mentor various staff and volunteers involved in campaign support activities with particular emphasis on fundraising techniques and ongoing development programs for near and long term initiatives

• Develop communications strategies for stakeholders, including senior leadership and Board members and provide quarterly analysis and reports to the organization on progress toward goal.

• Manage funding proposals, creative briefs and direct the development of key communications for the campaign

• Generate, manage and support fundraising events with appropriate business and community groups in key centres across Canada to significantly grow the number of individuals supporting the Campaign.

This position is well suited for a hands-on individual with five + years of broad-based experience managing and implementing complex fund raising programs, preferably with a proven track record in capital campaigns. In addition the ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Strong organizational leadership and management skills;

• University Degree, with a Marketing focus and/or equivalent.

• 5+ years experience in a Fundraising environment preferred; candidates with advanced sales experience will also be considered.

• Good analytical, decision making, communication and negotiation skills are a definite asset.

• Experience in over-seeing staff is an asset. PC proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes preferred.

• Qualified candidates must be a dynamic team player and a self-starter.

Job#: 879
Area: Domestic
Dept: Marketing Group
Status: Full Time Permanent
Location: Canada - Ontario - Mississauga

With successful performance at the end of the five year campaign, the candidate will have the opportunity to continue employment with World Vision.

Interested applicants are asked to complete an online application by clicking on the "Apply Now" button.Application deadline is July 3, 2009.

World Vision is committed to the protection of children, all offers of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a Police background check.Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core valuesand mission of the World Vision partnership.

We thank applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Source: www.worldvision.ca