Fund Development & Communications Manager
Chrysalis: An Alberta Society for Citizens with Disabilities
Salary: $75,000 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education
Fund Development & Communications Manager
Are you ready to transform passion into funding and drive impactful change in our community? Are you organized, detailed, a team player and a great communicator? This might be a great opportunity for you!
Position Summary
Reporting to the CEO, the Fund Development Manager is responsible to lead implementation of fundraising activities and priorities set forth by the Chrysalis Charitable Foundation Board. Primarily, this includes the development and execution of fundraising and fund development initiatives and tactics, and donor stewardship. Working closely with the CEO, the Foundation Board, and overseeing Communications, this role contributes to building the Chrysalis brand and advocating for the cause, by creating and sharing compelling stories and executing activities that help attract and retain donors and friends of Chrysalis.
Key Responsibilities:
Fund Development
● Lead implementation of fundraising activities and campaigns that align with Chrysalis’ vision, mission, values and strategic direction.
● Plan and coordinate fundraising and donor engagement events.
● Spearhead donor stewardship to attract and retain donors and friends - active recognition, informing, engaging, and cultivation.
● Hold a strong passion and excitement for social change leading and fostering new and innovative ways to raise community awareness and friends of Chrysalis.
● Manage the full cycle grant process including regular surveillance of opportunities, application, contract execution, monitoring and reporting.
● Work in partnership with the Finance team, assume primary responsibilities to oversee financial management of funds raised including budget allocation, reconciliation of revenues, and ongoing monitoring of expenditures, forecasts, and variances.
● Retain, manage, and grow relationships with donors, corporate and community partners, volunteers, and other key internal and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising mandate.
● Attend Foundation Board meetings (and other related committees as identified) providing expert advice on the fundraising and fund development environment and corresponding tactics for success. Some evening work is required.
● Conduct market analysis and research on fundraising and donation optimization strategies, evaluate prospects, and make recommendations regarding additional opportunities for fund development.
● Manage and monitor Chrysalis’ Donor Management System effectively as the organization transitions to a new platform. Regularly perform analytics to optimize fundraising efforts.
● Draft budgets and outcomes in line with organizational and department goals.
● Periodically travel to Chrysalis’ Calgary office as required.
Communications
● Create and implement strategic communications plans including media relations, trade show, promotional material and over all communications internally and externally.
● Proofread, review, and edit material for print and electronic distribution including audio-visual presentations, correspondence, memos, minutes, reports, scripts and speeches.
● Provide special event project management support for annual events and coordinate the development of event materials.
● Develop and maintain a media strategy, including social media, to ensure press releases and other materials are carried out within the standards, processes, and branding of Chrysalis.
● Update website content and interpret analytics as required.
Core Competencies:
● Exceptional fundraising/fund development
● Creative networking/relationship building
● Strong planning and organizational skills
● Excellent written communication and editing skills
● Ability to show initiative - self starter
● Clear analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
● Strong leadership and teamwork
● Adaptable learning and teaching mindsets
● Competent computer skills - G-Suite, Adobe Suite, etc.
Qualifications:
● Undergraduate degree in a related field (Communications, Public Relations, Charity or Volunteer management, Business).
● Membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) or other fund development organizations, and/or certifications in areas such as fund development, fundraising, event management, annual giving, planned giving, or grant writing are definite assets.
● Several years of experience researching prospective funders and writing successful grant proposals.
● Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills (strong attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality).
● A demonstrated pattern of success in effective fundraising and fund development roles
● Exceptional donor engagement and relationship building skills.
● Advanced verbal, written, and research skills with the ability to convey complex information.
● Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to deliver project outcomes within specified parameters including time-frames, budgets and objectives.
● Ability to identify continuous improvement and innovative opportunities in processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
● The ability to thrive in a busy and deadline-driven work environment that requires the coordination of multiple activities, judgment, and flexibility to prioritize and respond to changing needs.
● Ability to plan and make decisions in a timely, organized and appropriate manner.
● Proficient with the Google workspace suite and some Microsoft products.
● Previous experience working with Charitable Foundation Boards is an asset.
● A clear, original copy of a Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Check in the last six (6) months.
What’s In It For You:
● Competitive salary
● Comprehensive company shared benefits (extended health, dental, disability insurance, life insurance, paid personal leave).
● 3 weeks of paid vacation
● Casual dress and on-site parking.
● Employee assistance program.
● On site employee training and learning opportunities of all kinds.
● A gratifying work environment like no other.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in this position at Chrysalis to hr@chrysalis.ca.
Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.