Fund Development Officer - Edmonton, Canada - EMCN
Description
Fund Development Officer
Location:
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
the challenge
To work closely with and engage staff and departments across the agency in developing and executing fund development activities. Contribute to annual campaigns and donor stewardship, and ensure the donor database is carefully maintained. Serve and as an advocate and steward of RISE Awards to securing sponsors, activating sponsorships and engaging community
the opportunity
- Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive fund development strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and funding organizations.
- Research and pursue funding opportunities from various sources, including grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and fundraising events.
- Execute fundraising campaigns and events, ensuring effective donor stewardship and engagement.
- Collaborate with the communications team to create impactful fundraising materials and donor communications.
- Maintain accurate donor records and generate regular reports to track fundraising progress, donor engagement, and stewardship and outcomes.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in fund development to identify new opportunities for growth.
what is takes
While all backgrounds will be considered, the most helpful history will involve lived experience, knowledge, training and education in non-profit management, fundraising or other business discipline, and 5 years direct experience in non-profit fundraising with a proven track record.
AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) membership and possession or pursuit of a CRFE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) designation is considered an asset.
attributes, characteristics and competencies
- Excellent at building rapport, liaising and nurturing relationships internally and externally
- Strategically minded and solid business acumen
- Strong track record of securing funds from diverse sources, including grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donors.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to craft compelling grant proposals, reports, and donor communications.
- Excellent relationshipbuilding and networking abilities to engage potential donors and sponsors, culturally aware and able to liaise with community groups in culturally relevant ways.
- Detailoriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficient in using fundraising software and CRM systems. The role will mainly interface with Keela and Microsoft Office 36
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Passionate about the organization's mission and dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.
- Competent to inquiry and assessment, identifying causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make clear and timely decisions in the best interests of the organization.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, team player with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Sets priorities, develops a work plan, monitors progress and tracks details, data, information and activities.
- Understand ethical behaviour and business and fundraising practices, and ensures own behaviour is consistent with these standards and aligns with the organization's values. Challenges discrepancies, advocates for positive change, enjoys coaches and mentoring others.
- Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensures own behaviour is consistent with these standards and aligns with the organization's values. Challenges discrepancies, advocates for positive change, enjoys coaches and mentoring others.
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