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Blakely & Associates is a full-service direct marketing agency located in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. We specialize in fundraising for a wide variety of not-for-profit clients spanning the healthcare field, the arts, developing world relief, overseas causes, environmental, education, etc. We offer numerous direct response services including; direct mail, writing and creative, analytics and research, as well as donor base management. We are passionate about our clients' causes and are looking for other passionate and talented individuals to join our growing team.

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Senior Account Director

Aurora, ON

Contract position for a 1-year maternity leave, with the potential for full-time employment.

YOU can make a difference.

Located in Aurora, Ontario, Blakely & Associates is Canada's most innovative full-service direct response marketing agency serving the not-for-profit marketplace. We specialize in fundraising for a wide variety of not-for-profit clients spanning the healthcare field, the arts, developing world relief, overseas causes, the environment, education, etc. We offer numerous direct response services, including direct mail, writing and creative, analytics and research, as well as donor base management. We are passionate about our clients' causes and are looking for a talented, passionate individual to join our team.

Position Overview:

The Blakely & Associates Senior Account Director reports to the President and is responsible for the overall development, management and delivery of programs and services to support the strategic and financial goals of his/her assigned client accounts.

Responsibilities:

Develop and monitor client account strategies and tactics to meet the short- and long-term goals of assigned accounts;
Develop, implement and monitor client annual plans and budgets for assigned accounts utilizing multiple direct response channels;
Prepare and present regular business reviews to clients;
Oversee and monitor the progress and account activity for assigned accounts and readjust work plan as necessary;
Manage the creative development, timelines, testing and implementation of assigned client campaigns with all company departments to meet required deadlines;
Develop and foster strong client relationships;
Promote and develop strong and supportive team working environment;
Lead and coach assigned client account teams, ensuring assigned responsibilities are completed on time;
Ensure that the integrity, image and quality of all client work and activities are consistent with Blakely & Associates goals and operating principles and relevant professional standards.

Qualifications and Attributes:

Minimum qualifications for this position include completion of post-secondary education in marketing, communication, business, fundraising or related field and a minimum of 7 years not-for-profit and/or agency experience;
Strong knowledge of direct marketing and fundraising principles;
Experience in project and human resource management;
Experience with financial budget tracking, business building and analysis;
A proven track record in developing strong external relationships with clients/donors;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to be self-directed and productively manage multiple priorities;
Ability to travel, accommodate flexible working hours and have access to an automobile;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and an understanding of Raiser's Edge database management system;
Knowledge of print production an asset;
CFRE certification an asset

Please send résumé and cover letter to:

Human Resources
Blakely & Associates
41 Industrial Parkway South, Unit 1
Aurora, ON L4G 3Y5
Fax: 905-727-1589
E-mail to: info@blakelyassociates.com
www.blakelyassociates.com

Think Different. Think Blakely. And you will be glad you did.

We appreciate all responses from all interested candidates. However, only those candidates who we feel most closely match our requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Copywriter – Freelance position

Aurora, ON

Make a difference in your community.

Blakely & Associates is a full-service direct response marketing agency located in Aurora that specializes in fundraising for not-for-profit clients. We are looking for a passionate and creative freelance writer to join our team. Must be familiar with the not-for-profit industry and have experience writing direct mail fundraising letters. Duties include: creative development, writing direct mail letters, variables, landing pages, and print and online collateral materials.

Please send your resume, cover letter and two writing samples to info@blakelyassociates.com. We thank all applicants however, only those whom meet our requirements will be contacted.