VON Canada · 1 month ago
Fund Development Officer - Full-time
VON Canada is a non-profit organization focused on community care, and they are seeking a Fund Development Officer to enhance their fundraising efforts. The role involves managing donor relationships, soliciting sponsorships, and leading fundraising initiatives to support VON’s strategic priorities.
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Responsibilities
Manages and fosters relationships with all levels of donors (individuals, corporations and foundations) to increase annually fundraised revenues with a focus on mid-level donors in support of VONs strategic priorities
Solicits sponsorship and corporate outreach, ensuring donor stewardship and recognition commitments are fulfilled
Researches and develops mid-level pipeline prospects of all types and sponsorship donors
Prepares and researches comprehensive grant and foundation applications, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance with funding requirements
Leads fundraising event volunteer committees and assignments
Contributes to the development and maintenance of event budgets
Collaborates with the communications team to assist with the development of donor-focused content through the implementation of a marketing and communication plan for events
Leads the development, creation, and management of strategic content across all social media platforms as it relates to fundraising and event promotion
Represents the organization at community events, donor meetings and public speaking engagements
Provides leadership with reports on statistical analyses of fund development activities, including donor retention and event return on investment (ROI)
Prepares data queries and produces reports from Raiser’s Edge and reports on data
Researches and develops corporate and community partnerships in coordination with the Manager
Maintains accurate records of donor interactions, gifts and stewardship activities in the data management system (Raiser’s Edge)
Manages bank deposits and coding donations at the site level
Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider
Promotes a safe and healthy workplace, ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures
Abides by all VON policies and work practices
Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role
Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery
Maintains regular contact with local cross-functional team, extended Fund Development team and the national Marketing, Communications and Philanthropy team
Engages with external stakeholders for event coordination and fund development activities
Qualification
Required
Post-secondary education in fundraising, communications, public relations or related field
Minimum of 3 years' experience in fundraising or event planning
Superior presentation and public speaking skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective business correspondence
Project Management skills
Ability to work independently and part of the team
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Acute attention to detail
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals at all organizational levels
Must have access to a personal vehicle for work and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required
A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
Preferred
Experience with Raiser's Edge is considered an asset
Knowledge of Adobe, Canva and Constant Contact
Knowledge and experience of the charitable and not-for-profit sector
Ability to speak French is an asset in French designated areas