Fund Development Lead
Meals on Wheels Edmonton
Salary: $47,000 - $60,000 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education
Edmonton Meals on Wheels is a local non-profit agency that provides home-delivered meals, related food services and social connections to a diverse mix of people. We’re well known for exceptional food services and creative, innovative strategies that engage the community in various events, partnerships and volunteer opportunities.
POSITION SUMMARY
Are you a person who is energized by building purposeful partnerships and creating a sense of community? Do you enjoy exploring and creating innovative fundraising opportunities? We have an exciting, full-time, opportunity for a motivated Fund Development Lead. This outgoing professional must be organized and committed to engaging others in the mission of Edmonton Meals on Wheels. We are seeking an individual with progressive experience in the areas of fundraising, sales, marketing, public relations and who can successfully coordinate multiple projects at once while meeting tight deadlines. The successful candidate will lead diverse range of projects including donor/community engagement, event planning, grant and other writing opportunities.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Exceed annual fundraising goals by stewarding relationships and managing innovative partnerships
Engage stakeholders - corporate groups/individuals
Research new fundraising opportunities and bring innovative, energizing ideas to life
Seek/build new, and maintain current partnerships with a variety of donors, community and corporate groups
Lead the acquisition and integration of a new donor management software system
Manage media and government relations; act as a media spokesperson
Strategically plan, prepare, manage and evaluate direct mail, online giving and annual giving initiatives
Manage the creative design and content of agency publications, website and social media.
Craft grant proposals of all types to support organizational sustainability
Lead the acquisition, growth and retention of corporate and community partnerships, including overseeing a positive experience for corporate volunteers and other volunteer groups
Track and report on relevant departmental metrics
QUALIFICATIONS
Post-secondary degree in a related field with 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership and industry responsibility. Equivalent work experience accepted.
Strong knowledge of Office 365 and social media platforms.
Demonstrated experience with strong persuasive writing skills focused on complex grant applications
Ability to compile data/metrics and use it to tell our organization’s story
Organized, excellent time management and ability to handle multiple projects under tight timelines
Creative, positive and outgoing team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Schedule flexibility based on events and engagement opportunities
Security clearance for the vulnerable sector and acceptable class five driver’s abstract
Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance for work purposes
YOU WILL ENJOY
Experiencing first-hand the difference you make in the community
Opportunities to cultivate new skills in the vast fields of fund development, and community engagement
Working with a small team, and continually expanding your scope of work
Interacting with a diverse group of stakeholders and volunteers and meeting new people
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Annually $47,000 to $60,000. Negotiable based on experience with a full extended health benefit plan plus RRSP employer contributions.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume, cover letter and sample of your creative work to employment@mealsonwheelsedmonton.org by July 9, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.