About the Organization

Our client is a well-established non-profit dedicated to strengthening families and communities by supporting mental health, connection, and belonging. Their programs focus on helping individuals and families build healthier relationships, access timely supports and create stronger futures. Rooted in compassion and collaboration, this organization values diversity, inclusion, and the power of human connection.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Community Relations, the Fund Development Associate plays a key role in advancing the financial sustainability and growth of the Organization’s programs, services, and strategic initiatives. Working as part of the Community Relations team, this role supports a variety of fund development activities and contributes to broader community engagement efforts. A key deliverable will be to meet fund development targets as set out by the Manager, Community Relations, based on the agency’s annual budget and strategic plan. This includes ownership of a portfolio comprised of entry to mid-level donors. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of donor engagement best practices, and a collaborative, proactive approach. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within the charitable or not-for-profit sector and a demonstrated track record of involvement in diverse fundraising initiatives. They are a clear communicator, relationship-focused, and motivated by purpose-driven work.

Accountabilities

Fundraising (85%)

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of potential and existing donors including scholarship donors, service clubs and entry-mid level donors. Management of this portfolio includes:

  • Online research for prospecting.

  • Networking and providing presentations about agency services and identifying opportunities for collaboration with external partners.

  • Ensuring timely and accurate donor reporting, thank you communications and fulfilment of stated donor/sponsor benefits.

  • Exemplary relationship-building and stewardship for entry-mid level donors.

  • Making asks (in-person, written, over the phone and via digital communications) within own assigned portfolio to contribute to financial goal/results.

  • Tracking and reporting on fundraising progress to the Manager, Community Relations.

• Manage the execution of the Organization’s scholarship program which includes:

  • Liaising with agency programs on scholarship opportunities.

  • Maintaining communication flow of criteria and reporting requirements.

  • Ensuring timely and relevant reports and updates are provided to scholarship donors.

  • Collaborating with the communications team to ensure recognition aligns with the agency’s Donor stewardship strategy.

• Support with maintaining a DonorPerfect donor database (data entry, data integrity, reporting).

• Support with managing gifts-in-kind inquiries from gift acceptance to logistics to tax receipting.

• Collaborate with the Community Relations team and key stakeholders (when necessary) in assisting with all functions of fund development that supports the Organization’s fundraising initiatives and goals. This includes donor events and campaigns.

• Support with coordination of writing funding proposals, interim reports and final reports up to and including drafting documents as needed.

• Support the management of successful grants to ensure the Organization/UP adheres to all grant obligations and requirements.

Volunteer Management (10%)

• Support program staff with the implementation of the agency’s Volunteer Strategy:

  • Maintenance of volunteer management processes that align with industry best practices and accreditation.

  • Build capacity in program staff to properly execute all volunteer processes including coordinating volunteers for program-specific events, data-tracking for continuous processes evolutions and volunteer recognition initiatives.

  • Work with communications team to market opportunities to the general public.

  • Coordinate volunteers for agency-wide events when deemed necessary.

  • Collaboration with program team to align overall volunteer activities with fundraising goals.

• Support the implementation of the agency’s Corporate Engagement Strategy.

Organizational Collaboration and Professional Development (5%)

• Participate in team meetings and Organization committees to strengthen collaboration across divisions.

• Lead a philanthropic culture across the agency that integrates Community Relations and other divisions/teams of the Organization to achieve fundraising goals.

• Participate in training and other professional development opportunities.

• Document processes for business continuity and institutional memory.

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business or a related field or equivalent educational background required.

• 3-5 years of business development experience, preferably in a non-profit environment and within the scope of fund development.

• Relevant certifications (e.g. CFRE in fundraising) or coursework in philanthropy, donor relations, or grant writing is considered an asset.

• The Core Brain Story Certification through The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation, public speaking and writing.

• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders (internal and external).

• Strong Organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple timelines and deadlines.

• Consistent, reliable and detail oriented.

• Capacity and drive for innovation, critical thinking and problem solving.

• Research and analytical skills.

• Strong sense of accountability, commitment towards measuring outcomes and ability to work in a results-oriented culture.

• Comfortable making fundraising asks and discussing the Organization’s mission passionately.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and donor database software (Donor Perfect experience is an asset).

• Customer-service oriented mindset toward donors and volunteers.

Characteristics

• Embodies the Organization’s purpose (connection!) as demonstrated by prioritizing, embracing, and thriving in the work through strong relationships internally and externally.

• Strong personal alignment with the Organization’s values: compassion, courage, family, excellence, and humility.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your resume to info@setadvisorsinc.com with the subject line: Application - Fund Development Associate – [Your Name]. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.