Strategist (Fundraising Agency)

We are looking for you! 

Are you a direct response marketer who loves to dig into the numbers? Are you passionate about applying insights to help non-profit organizations develop their programs, through optimizing current programs and supporting growth strategies? If so, then this position may be for you!

The Strategist is a key member of our Strategy and Planning team, working together with a Sr Strategist to translate client objectives alongside insights and trends into actionable, audience led, go-to-market strategies and plans.

Must Haves

• Knowledge of direct response marketing including an understanding of market trends and metrics
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in direct fundraising, with a focus on integrated campaigns including Direct Mail, Digital Media and Email.
• Strong understanding of data and metrics
• A demonstrated ability to apply data and metrics to drive program strategy
• Solid team player with a strong client service focus
• Strong computer software ability in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, while still collaborating and being a team player
• Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills
• Proactive problem solver, with positive outlook
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Clear editing and strong proofing skills
• Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
• Works collaboratively, striving to meet team goals

Assets

• Not a requirement, but we consider past agency experience working directly with clients an asset for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a Senior Strategist on key clients, with responsibilities including data analysis, overarching campaign strategy, journey planning and development, messaging strategy, testing plans
• Undertake post-mortems to arrive at actionable insights that will inform strategy development.
• Distill insights into compact, easy to understand language that inspires.
• Collaborate with team members across departments in the agency – Insights, Strategic Solutions, Client Relationships, Digital, Operations and Strategic Solutions

Who is Blakely?

We are a diverse and smart team who value transparency, collaboration, hard work, and curiosity. We value people above all else and we demonstrate that in our team, in our work, and within the amazing relationships we nurture every day with our clients.  

As a workplace which strives to create a culture based on inclusivity and teamwork, we believe that our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, colour, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, or disability, visible or invisible. 

We need YOU – an accomplished Strategist who wants to make a difference in the world – to join our Strategy and Planning Team. 

Salary Range: The starting salary range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000 (full potential ranges up to $90,000) commensurate with experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision care, 3 weeks’ vacation plus an additional 9.5 Blakely days off (half day Fridays before each long weekend and the office is closed for one week at the end of December each year).

Location: This is a location flexible work from home position.  Maintaining a good working relationship is key to success, so we gather our entire team together 3 – 4 times a year in Aurora, ON.  There will be department meetings or 1 on 1 meetings with your manager in person required throughout the year.  For those that live 150KMs or more away from Aurora, ON we cover all travel expenses in line with Blakely’s travel policy. In addition, if you are in a client facing role, there will be in person client meetings required, dependent on the client and Blakely needs, with reimbursement for travel based on Blakely’s travel policy.

How to Apply

If this description sounds like you, please send your resume to us at careers@blakelyfundraising.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on November 1st, 2024.  
We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates of interest will be contacted. 

Begin your journey with us in 2024, and let’s inspire people to do more.