About Us
INKspire is a non-profit organization that strives to empower youth voices by providing a curated web platform where young people can share their ideas and perspectives on various relevant and contemporary issues across Canada and around the world. INKspire hopes to encourage youth engagement in current global affairs and provide opportunities for young writers, journalists, and artists to showcase their talents.
Our mission: To give youth a greater voice in society by providing opportunities for young people to share their passion for writing, express their thoughts and ideas, learn from one another and come together to drive a positive social change.
Our Vision: We envision bringing together youth into a space where they can learn, share, connect, and inspire one another to drive positive change in the world.
Director of Fundraising
The Director of Fundraising plays a critical leadership role within INKspire, responsible for driving the organization’s revenue strategy, securing funding, and ensuring long-term sustainability through grants, sponsorships, donations, and innovative fundraising initiatives. This role requires coordination across internal teams and external partners and serves as a bridge between fundraising goals and programmatic success.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Oversight
- Collaborate with the Co-Executive Directors and Board of Directors to develop an annual fundraising strategy aligned with INKspire’s mission, priorities, and growth objectives.
- Set the agenda for the fundraising team at the beginning of each year, including high-level goals, timelines, and revenue targets.
- Review and update the fundraising strategy quarterly to ensure progress is being made toward milestones and financial goals.
- Provide high-level oversight of team progress, ensuring deadlines are met and that performance indicators are tracked consistently.
Team Leadership & Delegation
- Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the fundraising department, including its various sub-units (grants, sponsorships, reporting).
- Delegate tasks to fundraising team leads and provide them with clear direction, context, and timelines.
- Conduct regular check-ins with each lead to offer support, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure accountability.
- Foster collaboration across sub-teams and serve as a leadership mentor to junior staff and volunteers.
Program Development Support
- Collaborate with the Publishing department to co-develop new programming initiatives that align with funder priorities and community needs.
- Provide strategic input on program feasibility and help identify potential funding sources during the development phase.
- Assist in the implementation of programs by supporting logistics, ensuring funding requirements are met, and integrating sponsors or donors when appropriate.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in fundraising, development, or revenue generation.
- A relationship-builder and connector, able to help build awareness, and develop partnerships for INKspire.
- Experience in grant writing, sponsorships, crowdfunding, and other fundraising initiatives.
- Previous entrepreneurial, leadership, and/or coaching experience, including building and scaling teams, addressing challenges, and providing strategic advice.
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
- A collaborative work style with strong interpersonal skills.
If you meet most of the qualifications and are passionate about youth empowerment, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join INKspire?
This volunteer role provides a unique opportunity to:
- Shape the future of a growing non-profit organization.
- Empower young writers, artists, and creators to express themselves and make an impact.
- Build meaningful professional relationships in the non-profit and creative sectors.
- Leave a lasting legacy by establishing INKspire’s first formal board of directors.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
INKspire values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all volunteers. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.
Application Process
If you are interested in this position, please apply with the following:
- A brief introduction outlining the reasons for your interest in this role.
- Your resume.
- Links to your LinkedIn profile, blog, or personal website (if applicable).
- For questions about the role, please contact frank@inkspire.org
Please note that this is an unpaid, volunteer role.