Employment Opportunity: UCEF Managing Director for Canada

Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation, North America
Managing Director for Canada

Introduction:

The Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation teaches North Americans about the academic and financial needs of Ukrainian Catholic educational institutions in Ukraine. In a sincere commitment to personal involvement and high standards, UCEF works with these institutions hands-on to meet present needs and develop resources for the future. Through grant and endowment programs, distribution of books and teaching materials, and collaborative volunteer projects, emphasizing foreign exchange of students and faculty, we foster the communion of Ukrainian Americans and Canadians with the Ukrainian nation and of Roman Catholics in the West with the largest Eastern Catholic Church.

Report to: Executive Director of UCEF North America

Employment offer:

The Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation based in Toronto is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual with extensive experience in the non-profit and/or corporate sector to develop a nationwide fundraising campaign serving the educational needs of the Ukrainian Catholic community. The Managing Director-Canada would answer to the Executive Director UCEF North America, and would work closely with clergy and lay leaders as well as strategic partners in various universities and institutes of higher learning. Duties and responsibilities would include:

• Developing a nationwide and regional fundraising plan for major donor outreach in Toronto, Montreal and Winnipeg with eventual expansion to British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
• Recruitment of competent high impact volunteers, philanthropists and corporate leaders for a Capital Campaign
• Solicitation of major charitable gifts for Ukrainian Catholic educational programs
• Preparation of annual organizational budget and staff work plan with a clear delineation of staff responsibilities and a process for evaluating staff performance
• Regular reporting to the North American Executive Director on execution of fundraising plan, deliverables & progress vis-а-vis campaign targets
• Management of office staff
• Close contact and coordination with local support committees
• Fostering an effective dialogue with Ukrainian Canadian bishops, clergy and prominent lay leaders to ensure growth and strengthening of the Foundation’s brand and prominence throughout Canada

Qualifications:

• An appreciation for and willingness to support the UCEF’s mission.
• Experience in managing a team of people.
• Must be a leader, a person who takes the initiative – a “self-starter.” Must be able to manage a staff and various key relationships.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and work independently.
• Organized and efficient.
• Flexible to changes in tasks and environment.
• Willing to travel 25-50% of time and as required.
• Experience in developing and managing a budget, financial bookkeeping and financial planning and operations.
• Education level: College degree or higher.
• Respect for the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
• Must be a team player.

Compensation and benefits:

The compensation for the individual hired will be based on experience and qualifications. The UCEF has a reputation for compensating employees well, particularly compared to other religious and not-for-profit organizations. Our rewarding compensation practices are rooted in our Foundation’s commitment to professional excellence.

For further information please contact the Search Committee, c/o Ihor Shust at 215-947-2795 (sihor@verizon.net).