Fund Development Manager

• The establishment and execution of a fund development plan to meet strategic priorities and programming needs
• This will include but is not limited to the coordination and development of grant proposals, major gifts management and support for annual planned giving activities
• The Fund Development Manager will lead the marketing and communications team, and prospecting activities involving fundraising, engaging with donors, relationship building/stewardship vehicles, grant proposals, sponsorships and social media campaigns and all that is focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of donor engagement and support
• Collaborates with the CEO and senior leadership team to create and implement a fund development plan to support the strategic priorities of the organization
• Develops and executes strategies to actively identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporate, foundation and individual prospects in support of campaigns and annual fundraising goals
• Provides hands-on execution for annual donation campaigns
• Monitors and evaluates all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved
• Monitors trends in the community or region and adapt fundraising strategies as necessary
• Researches and writes proposals to potential funders that will assist in realizing our client's strategic goals
• Assists with developing donor proposals, grant applications, stewardship reports ensuring all deadlines are met
• Assists with the engagement and relationships with donors, prospective donors, key stakeholders and partners
• Develops various donor recognition strategies, ensuring donors are properly recognized for their giving
• Develops and maintains a donor database and proper donor records
• Supports all major events and marketing initiatives aimed at increasing public awareness
• Works closely with communications and digital media team on posters, website and other promotional materials to support fundraising activities

• A leader with a post-secondary degree in business degree in Business Administration, Fundraising management or in a related field
• Minimum 2 years of extensive field experience required
• Solid understanding of fundraising readiness and execution
• Demonstrated competency with donor management systems
• Extensive experience developing and presenting briefing materials to board, its committees and CEO, including but not limited to reports, briefing notes and presentations
• Ability to effectively present and clarify requirements, expectations, ideas and concepts to staff, community members and service providers
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Knowledge of compliance implications of non-profit and charitable status
• Prior work experience in fundraising with non-profit sector would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationship with potential donors
• Being a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) would be an asset
• Valid permit to work in Canada

• Criminal Occurrence Security Check - must complete a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check in good standing and within three months to first day of employment

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