Fundraising & Fund Development Specialist (Ft) - Winnipeg, Canada - Epic Opportunities

Epic Opportunities

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Fundraising & Fund Development Specialist role in our dynamic team.

What you can expect?
The Fundraising and Fund Development Specialist (FFDS) is responsible to further the work of the Epic Opportunities Foundation.

The three main objectives of the Epic Opportunities Foundation are:

To provide funding for capital expenditures such as longterm, communitybased housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
To provide funding for special projects or initiatives that might not otherwise be available for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities
To raise the profile of Epic Opportunities and its work in the community

What's in it for you?

Full time employment.
Competitive benefits package.
Three weeks paid vacation.
Opportunity to make a difference as a leader.
Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to build the best supports for people with intellectual disabilities to live, learn and work in their community.
An organization with a strong valuesbased culture and commitment to respect and inclusion for all.

We will count on you to:

Build and communicate a vision to raise the profile of Epic Opportunities and the Epic Opportunities Foundation.
Through strategic planning, identify funding needs to address gaps in service delivery and areas for service development which meet short and longterm organizational goals and the needs of people supported.
Promote the concept of Inclusion, full community participation, engagement with natural support networks and relationship building.
Develop and maintain systems and procedures to enhance donor tracking, recognition and reporting.
Oversee budget development for all fundraising events or initiatives.

What will you bring to the role?

Highly effective communication skills; both oral and written.
Demonstrated ability to articulate and inspire a vision for community living and engage donors to support this vision.
Be resourceful, use multitasking, be creative and imaginative, with the ability to problemsolve, navigate relationships with professionalism and demonstrate an understanding of others' needs.
Infectious enthusiasm and passion to engage all stakeholders in the process of building inclusive communities and supporting the financial needs of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to market and promote the values and work in support of persons living with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Qualifications and experience we are looking for:

Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Social Sciences is preferred
other education combined with experience will also be considered.
Four years' experience in fundraising, event planning and donor relations required.
Experience in grant writing and proposal development will be integral to the success of this role.

The successful applicant will be asked to provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and both a Child and Adult Abuse Registry check upon hire at their own expense.

With a commitment to health and safety and in order to continue our mission "to provide person-centred services", Epic Opportunities requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, as a condition of employment for all new employees.

(Exceptions and accommodations will be made for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine due to legitimate, established reasons in accordance with Public Health and Human Rights. In these cases, reasonable supporting documentation will be required.)

Salary:
$29.87 -$ 37.80 hourly ( currently under wage review).

Attention Director of Human Resources