Highlights of Current Operations 

• 16 (f/t and p/t staff)
• • Adoption Center (8)
  • Thrift Shop (5)
  • Accounting/Finance (3)
  • Marketing & Communications (1)
• 350+ volunteers 
• $1.4 total net revenue (2021)
• 8-member Board of Directors AccessHR is pleased to partner with our client, Distress Centre Calgary, in the recruitment of a Director, People & Culture.

MEOW = Make Each One Wanted

www.meowfoundation.com 

Job Description 

To help accomplish our ambitions, we seek two Directors to share the leadership of the Foundation:

Director of Programs (Cats)

Director of Corporate Services   

In addition to a high level of competence in the technical skills described for each Director, five leadership and relationship management traits are paramount for both roles:

1.   Humble and high intellectual curiosity

Display a Servant Leadership style - with a focus on mentoring, coaching, motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to shape the success of the Foundation

2.   Collaborative relationship-building skills

Lead from a place of inquiry through the use of questions, ‘what-if’ scenarios, and storytelling

3.   Interpersonal, communication, and advisory skills

Our leadership team members are patient yet focused, and display strong emotional intelligence

4.   Compassionate with thoughtful judgement and behavior

Our work can be emotional – both in caring for cats and their humans

5.   Apply a consistent and fair approach with staff and volunteers, and clearly incorporate a continuous improvement management style on a day-to-day basis

Both roles also require:

•  Hands-on, active members accountable for deliverables in cooperation with staff and volunteers
• ‘Working’ Directors; further new hires are limited and will be considered after a sustained increase in revenues is achieved
• Flexible hours including some evenings, weekends and on-call

 Director of Corporate Services

Philanthropy / Fund Development / Community

• Accountable to develop and execute a comprehensive multi-year long-term fund-raising plan that accomplishes clear goals and significant financial targets annually, aligned with the foundation’s
• • Mission / vision / goals, and
  • Strategic plan

• Responsible for planning and executing an array of initiatives including:
• • (New) Major gift giving campaign / capital campaign
  • (New) Annual fund programming
  • (New and existing) Community / event / promotional fundraising
  • (New and existing) Foundation activities, campaigns, and events

• Develop and implement strategies that:
• • Promote and achieve long-term sustainable growth
  • Deepen the Foundation’s relationship with current donors and volunteers
  • Cultivate and steward new donors and establish strong enduring relationships

• Seek out, prepare, submit and win Grant funding (local/municipal, provincial, and national)

Marketing & Communications / Stakeholder Relations

• Accountable to develop and implement a cohesive marketing and communication strategy with a focus on engagement and education; measure success and responsiveness from employees, volunteers, donors and 3rd party stakeholders
• Breadth of role includes all internal and external communications
• Apply strategic and practical knowledge of digital/social communication channels
• Drive a well-defined brand strategy that is creative and includes a strong storytelling component

Social Enterprise (Thrift Shop)  

• Accountable for the success of a Social Enterprise portfolio of existing and new ventures
• • Financial success
  • • Develop, attain, and maintain financial targets to optimize profits in consideration of changing market conditions (economic, social, wellness) 
    • Vigilant attention to reduce and minimize overhead costs
  • People success
  • • Mentor and coach high-performing staff teams (at all site locations)
    • Mentor and coach a team of dedicated and passionate volunteers (remote across Calgary and surrounding areas) 
    • Develop ongoing learning and development opportunities; build strong relationships aligned with the Foundation’s vision/mission and goals
  • Business development
  • • Seek out opportunities to continuously build profitable businesses 
    • Maintain and build new community partnerships and alliances

• Accountable to ensure the day-to-day maintenance and health & safety of relevant sites:
• • Health / safety (including OHS) / hygiene / sanitation / ergonomics
  • Repairs / upgrades
  • Space planning / lease renewals, storage
  • Shipping / receiving / mail / couriers
  • Travel and transport between locations / vehicles
  • Office services / inventory
  • Manage relationships with landlords, management companies, trades, insurers, and 3rd party stakeholders

• Accountable to provide a comfortable, welcoming and cheerful environment for staff, volunteers, animals, customers and guests

• MEOW plans to open a 2nd retail location in the coming months, and this scope will fall under the Director of Corporate Services

People & Culture (Staff & Volunteers)

• Accountable to deliver and maintain the Human Resources strategy and detailed plan aligned with the Foundation’s strategy, mission, vision, and goals. Key deliverables include:
• • Enhance and formalize the Employee / Volunteer Value Proposition
  • Bolster the recruitment and attraction of talent
  • Incorporate a learning and development environment to achieve both professional and personal growth
  • Ensure the compensation and total rewards strategy is compelling

• Cultivate and maintain a positive culture, with focus on:
• • Health and wellness
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Appreciation / recognition / care
  • Team – building and cooperation, accountability, and integrity

• Build a communication and engagement strategy aligned with the maturity and growth of the Foundation including:
• • Town halls
  • Engagement surveys
  • • Across all staff and volunteer levels, and
    • Action plans to address areas of concern, and maintain areas of strength

Information Technology & Business Services 

• General knowledge, skills, and aptitude for:
• • MS Office Suite of products
  • Physical and digital security (locking up documents, computer screens, cyber-security awareness)
  • WordPress (basic plug-in updates, site backups, site content additions or similar software experience is a nice to have)  

Finance & Accounting

• Accountable to uphold the fiduciary duties of the organization
• Support the Board Treasurer in achieving the organization’s financial goals around budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting, planning and cash flows, preparing and evaluating financial projections and monitoring of risks and related internal controls
• Maintain and improve upon the financial systems established
• Supervise and oversee the functions and outputs of the Finance Department
• Donor stewardship, general knowledge around charity tax receipting
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft 365 an asset

Education and Other Requirements

• 3+ years of leadership experience; strong belief in Servant Leadership style
• Demonstrated experience and success with fund development
• Preference for previous work or volunteer experience in animal care and/or welfare (similar will be considered)
• Post-secondary education (degree, diploma or equivalent)

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume by email to recruiting@accesshrinc.com. Only candidates who are being considered for the role will be contacted. 

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as MEOW Foundation is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or religion. 

MEOW Foundation values diversity and welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit and Metis, New Canadian, racialized, differently abled and LGBTTQIA+ communities. 

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