Director Business Development Funding

Lead OSCIA’s business development and funding acquisition strategy from a hybrid position based in Guelph, Ontario. Bring proposal writing and strategic partnership expertise.The Director provides organization-wide leadership for revenue diversification, funding acquisition, member services, communications, and events. This senior role advances OSCIA’s strategic priorities through competitive proposals, grant applications, business cases, sponsorships, and partnerships. You will coordinate program, research, finance, and information technology contributors while reporting measurable results.Key Responsibilities:
Develop and update business development and revenue diversification strategiesIdentify and pursue grants, contracts, sponsorships, and partnershipsLead proposals, funding applications, submissions, and business casesMaintain funding pipelines, calendars, milestones, and follow-up processesReport funding, revenue, pipeline, and renewal performance to leadershipRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, communications, marketing, or related fieldAt least 10 years’ progressive related experienceAt least 8 years in senior management or director-level rolesSuccess securing funding, contracts, sponsorships, or partnership revenueProficiency with Microsoft 365 and relevant data toolsShape OSCIA’s sustainable growth through funding acquisition, persuasive proposals, strategic partnerships, and measurable revenue diversification across Ontario agriculture.
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