Manager of Fund Development and Engagement
Skills Society
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education
Why join Skills Society?
Skills Society is an organization that thinks differently about how best to serve and support people with developmental disabilities. Beyond inclusion, we believe everyone has the right to be a valued citizen in our communities, deserving of respect, dignity and rights. We’re looking for talented people to help build this vision alongside us.
The ideal Skills Society team member brings a diversity of skills and qualities to our organization, but above all we value people who are:
Passionate about social change and excited about exploring new ways to support people with developmental disabilities
Able to thrive and contribute in a close-knit team environment
Collaborative, whether it’s with families, partner organizations or the people we serve
Creative in coming up with new ways to solve old problems
Trustworthy and reliable, always following through on your commitments
Highly skilled at building and nurturing relationships
At our core is an uncompromising commitment to our team of talented people who believe in our mission. In return, we offer:
Meaningful, impactful work
An environment where you can thrive and grow
Leaders and colleagues that care about our team as people, not just as employees
A broad range of training and learning opportunities
Flexible and alternate work arrangements
Our culture – Skills Society is known nationally for our innovative approaches and growing a culture of innovation and creativity within and outside of our organization. Through this work, we strive to build around the gifts and strengths of our team members, offering valuable and inspiring ways they can contribute and drive change in meaningful ways.
Skills Society Values
Practice in person-centred ways - We never forget to keep the voices of those we serve at the centre of our planning and practices
Seeking creative collaborations - By working with others, we build a stronger community of neighbours, leaders and advocates
Build and share knowledge - In order to continually improve the support we provide, we’re not afraid to learn from others and try new ideas
Embrace complexity - We know that supporting people’s citizenship is complex. Through creativity, determination and collaboration we can tackle any challenge
Adapt and evolve - We build our supports to adapt to the unique needs of each person. At the same time, we strive to shift our services and priorities to meet changing times
If these values align with yours, please reach out to explore any new or emerging opportunities we may have.
Career Opportunity - Manager of Fund Development and Engagement
We are looking for a full-time, permanent Manager of Fund Development and Engagement to lead and grow our new fund development area. This position is a management/specialist role working 37.5 hours per week.
Position Summary: The Manager of Fund Development is responsible for the implementation of our fund development plan which contemplates foundation management, major gifts, annual giving, annual casino fundraiser, planned giving, planning including cultivating and maintaining relationships with new and existing donors and supporters, developing and building new philanthropic programs, researching, support in writing grant proposals, database management and providing evaluation reports as required.
This position will also be responsible for the development and implementation of the communications and marketing components of the fund development plan.
The Manager of Fund Development and Engagement reports to the Director of Continuous Improvement and Innovation and participates in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives. They will work within the guidelines, policies and mission of the organization and will be accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Fund Development Plan Execution
Implement the fund development plans in accordance with ethical fundraising principles.
Develop a fund development program at Skills Society.
Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved.
Monitor trends in the community or region and adapt fundraising strategies as necessary.
Fund Development and Donor Stewardship
Oversee the planning, facilitation, and evaluation of a successful fundraising program that aligns with the new fund development plan and Skills Society’s strategic plan.
Develop and grow a strong donor base through diversified fundraising activities that include: major gifts, sponsorship, individual and corporate donations, grant writing (support), direct mail, special events, community fundraising initiatives and in the future planned giving.
Coordination and oversight of annual casino fundraiser
Maintain regular contact with key donors, keeping them informed of the new and ongoing activities at Skills Society.
Solicit and secure donations from individuals, corporations, agencies, and foundations where appropriate.
Support the Board and Fund Development Committee in its fund development initiatives and activities
Develop and manage timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure strategic plans and critical fundraising processes are carried out in a timely manner.
Foster a culture of philanthropy within the organization.
Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.
Develop and nurture relationships with donors through a meaningful and strategic donor stewardship program of the highest standard that meets the donor’s recognition needs and enhances the success of the revenue development program and the organization as a whole, continuing the established trajectory of above average donor retention, at all levels of giving.
Oversee the implementation of the donor stewardship matrix, ensuring that donor stewardship continues to be both relevant to and appreciated by Skills Society’s donors, while also serving the needs of the organization.
Marketing and Communications
Develop and implement the marketing and communications components of the fund development plan.
Gather and share powerful outcomes and stories of donor impact.
Develop and oversee communications and digital tools related to giving campaigns and other fund development appeals (e.g. Giving Tuesday).
Regularly update and share information through Skills Society website, social media channels, and Keela (donor CRM).
Support staff and board members in developing meaningful narratives.
Explore other platforms and opportunities for increasing awareness and growing Skills Society’s audience base.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Develop and gain approval for an annual income and expenditure budget for the fund development program.
Prepare regular reports on progress, budgets, receipts and expenditure related to fundraising and the management of the fund development activities.
Monitor expenses and analyze budget reports on fund development and recommend changes as necessary.
Work collaboratively with the Finance Department to ensure accurate coding and receipting.
Database Management
Record, update and manage constituent records in the donor CRM.
Implement changes in database operations as required.
Manage database access and keep stored user information up-to-date.
Provide training, feedback, and support to users on the usage of data provided.
Develop and run queries to record, track and manage donor engagement (for example direct mail pieces, invitations, tax receipting and thank you letters)
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR MISSION
Post-secondary degree; CFRE Designation an asset.
3-5 years progressive experience as a fund development professional including advancement and fundraising proficiency.
Successful record of establishing and maintaining effective and professional relationships with donors, volunteers and co-workers.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills including digital and social media.
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with donor database operation. The ideal candidate will have experience using Keela or equivalent donor CRMs.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Full-time position based on a 37.5-hour work week. On occasion, some evening and weekend work may be required
Salary range: $70,000-80,000 and is commensurate with education and experience
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a Health Spending Account, Pension matching, RRSPs and a Tax Free Savings Account.
The position includes 4 weeks vacation
A current (within 6 months of date of issue) Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is required upon commencement.
Start date is negotiable, but preferably as soon as possible
The ideal candidate will have experience in the human services sector and understanding of social justice and disability rights history in Alberta.
Skills Society strives to be an equitable employer and has long established policies and practices that show we value diversity, equity and social justice. As part of this value, we are continuously learning and improving to ensure our collective work keeps us all moving towards our vision and centers us in supporting the citizenship and deep belonging of people with disabilities in community. To learn more about how we’re acting on this commitment visit https://www.skillssociety.ca/equity-diversity-andinclusion
Skills Society has intentional practices in place to achieve fairness in employment and create a diverse workforce. No person will be denied employment opportunities or opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to their abilities. Recruitment and advancement will not discriminate on the grounds of any protected characteristics under Alberta Human Rights or Canadian Human Rights legislation. Individuals will be recruited to positions based on their skills, qualifications and attributes required for employment and alignment to agency core values.
HOW TO APPLY
Please forward resumes with a covering letter and quoting ref. #MD2024 to the Recruitment Coordinator. Applications will be accepted until the successful applicant has been found.
Skills Society
#203, 10408 – 124 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5N 1R5
Fax: 780-482-6395
recruitment@skillssociety.ca
www.skillssociety.ca
Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.