Fund Development Specialist

Chrysalis: An Alberta Society for Citizens with Disabilities

Salary: $45,000 - $75,000

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Reporting to the CEO, the Fund Development Specialist 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 Manager of Communications and Marketing, 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:

• Lead implementation of fundraising activities and campaigns.

• Plan and coordinate fundraising and donor engagement events.

• Spearhead donor stewardship to attract and retain donors and friends - active recognition, informing, engaging, and cultivation.

• Application and full cycle management of grants including regular surveillance of opportunities, application, contract execution, monitoring and reporting.

• Working in partnership with the Finance team, assume primary responsibilities to oversee financial management of grants 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 provide expert advice on the fundraising and fund development environment and corresponding tactics for success.

• Conduct market analysis and research on fundraising and donation optimization strategies, evaluate prospects, and make recommendations regarding additional opportunities for fund development.

• Effectively manage and monitor Chrysalis’ Donor Management System (CanadaHelps) and regularly perform analytics to optimize fundraising efforts.

• Draft budgets and grant outcomes in line with organizational and department goals.

• Perform other related duties.

• Periodic travel to Chrysalis’ Calgary office is required.

Core Competencies:

• Fundraising/fund development

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Technologically savvy

• Planning and organizing

• Initiative - self starter

• Leadership and teamwork

• Networking/relationship building

• Analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision making

• Service and adaptability

• Learning and teaching mindsets

Qualifications:

• Typically the successful candidate will have acquired skills and qualifications through a combination of education and experience. An undergraduate degree is preferred 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.

• 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 simply.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience researching prospective funders and writing successful grant proposals.

• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills (strong attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality).

• 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.

• Proficient with the Google workspace suite and some microsoft products.

• Previous experience working with Charitable Foundation Boards is an asset.