Fund Development Officer
Habitat for Humanity Edmonton
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education
Habitat for Humanity Edmonton (HFHE) is a charity whose vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Habitat brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable home ownership. Habitat Edmonton serves families in the greater Edmonton area and in communities across northern Alberta. Visit HFH.org to learn more.
Position
Habitat for Humanity Edmonton is seeking a highly motivated professional for a full-time Fund Development Officer position. As an integral part of the Fund Development team, the Fund Development Officer will support the Director of Fund Development in the implementation of fund development strategies, such as annual giving and direct mail, major gifts and planned giving programs. The duties will be fluid with the needs of the organization in the areas of events, donor stewardship, and new donor acquisition. The Fund Development Officer will generate revenue, identify potential sources of funding, develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies, including pipeline development and driving the acquisition of mid-level, major and planned gifts. All strategies and activities will align with the strategic direction of the organization and is in accordance with ethical fundraising principles.
Key Responsibilities
Advise on and support the development and execution of the annual giving campaign and associated direct mail campaigns.
Support the director in the delivery of the major gifts and planned giving program through prospecting and soliciting new major gifts, corporate contributions, and planned giving initiatives.
Support the monetization of all internal Habitat Edmonton public facing and private events, including but not limited to annual golf tournament, build centric Adopt a Day activations, annual supporters event, and third party fundraising events.
Execute sponsorship sales and other associated revenue generating activities.
Collaborate with other Habitat departments (marketing and communications, community and volunteer engagement, etc.) to ensure effective delivery of Habitat events in line with brand standards and stakeholder expectations of excellence.
Implement and manage effective stewardship strategies for all corporate and individual donors.
Execute the prospecting and solicitation of new donor targets to ensure delivery of the organization's fund development goals and financial targets.
Provide execution support for new projects and initiatives that support incremental revenue generation towards the organization's financial targets.
Support Restore team in the solicitation of business product donations for resale from existing donor base.
Cultivate, steward, and manage a portfolio of corporate and individual donor relationships.
Support the director in the management and mentorship of junior fund development staff.
Understand and support the delivery of the annual fund development plan in alignment with the strategic direction of the organization and in accordance with ethical fundraising principles.
Adhere to confirmed Fund Development budget for expenses and revenues.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Post-secondary education in a related field.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation preferred, or demonstration of commitment to obtain CFRE.
Possess a minimum of 3-5 years experience in fundraising programs including new donor acquisition, major gifts and planned giving, annual giving and direct mail, corporate and individual donations, and events.
Strong skills and solid working experience working with relevant technologies such as databases and Microsoft programs.
Strong communicator who is comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders including community leaders, major donors, other development team members and all departments within the organization.
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills.
Clear understanding of moves management systems.
Exceptional problem-solving ability and proven skill in to handling and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Must be able to work under pressure, set deadlines and collaborate with other team members to schedule deadlines accordingly, and lead projects to completion.
Ability to use sound judgement and maintain discretion and confidentiality.
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
Must be bondable and have a satisfactory police criminal record check.
Alignment with Habitat for Humanity Edmonton Values
Respect and the confident pursuit of excellence in everything we do
Working as One Habitat, leveraging collective experience towards common goals
Builds trust through every action made in integrity and with a compassionate heart
Passionately delivers quality experiences by taking full responsibility for our words, actions, and results
Serve as each other’s biggest challengers and loudest supporters
View every decision through the lens of mission and sustainability
Embrace change as an opportunity to innovate and improve
Cultivate a safe and comfortable environment for all
Benefits
After a successful 3-month probationary review, the employee is entitled to a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, travel assistance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, life & critical illness insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage is provided.
Employer-sponsored RRSP plan.
Employee assistance program.
Safe, respectful, and healthy work environment.
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to Humanresources@hfh.org attention Shae-lyn Tomei, Administrative & Human Resources Assistant.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
HFHE offers equal-opportunity employment without regard to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. This relates to all employment decisions, including those in connection with recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment. HFHE ensures that all of our practices are in accordance with Alberta Human Rights Commission legislation and Alberta’s Employment Standards Code.