EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POSITION: Fund Development Manager
RATE: based on qualifications and experience
START DATE: August 1, 2015
OTHER: full time position; hours of work 36.5 per week; four weeks
vacation; optional Earned Days Off schedule
JOB DESCRIPTION: attached
TO APPLY: Please send your resume and covering letter marked “Fund
Development Manager Search” at the address above.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 12, 2015
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June 2015
MEEWASIN VALLEY AUTHORITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Fund Development Manager
PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Fund Development Manager
will be responsible for leading and managing the Meewasin fundraising and business
development efforts.
DUTIES
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Fund development partners - Build professional relationships with major donors
and fund development volunteers; be responsive to requests from donors and
volunteers and promote an environment of public service.
Work closely with other Meewasin departments and consultants as necessary
(may be campaign, marketing, or communications consultants).
Fund Development Plan - Lead the development of fund development plans and
appeal execution. This will include large and small campaigns and programs with
corporate and individual donors. Report to committees and the Board routinely on
plans and results. The Fund Development Plan must be integrated and
coordinated with all Meewasin activities and communications.
Donor Recognition - Administer donor recognition programs, and particularly the
delivery of recognition materials and events, and other special events related to
Meewasin projects. Ensure that the promised recognition for each donor is
recorded, tracked and provided. This includes routine correspondence, such as
thank you letters, and other recognition elements, including proofing and ordering
plaques, maintenance of gift register(s), and publicity.
Organize and participate in donor presentations, proposals and follow-up.
Implement the fund development plan, including research, preparing and making
requests for participants and donations, organizing meetings with prospective
participants and donors, organizing presentations to groups, participant and donor
relations, and administration.
Supervise fund development staff and activities, including performance
management processes.
Volunteer Coordination - Organize committee and subcommittee meetings for
fund development volunteers as assigned, by confirming attendance, preparing
and mailing agenda packages, distributing minutes, and managing follow-up.
Work with others to recruit volunteers.
Special Events for fund development - Organize special events, prepare
concepts, plans and feasibility; including the coordination of dates, mailing lists and
invitations, advertising, facility arrangements and refreshments, and donor
recognition at the events.
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10. Communications Plan - Promote the Meewasin brand and lead fund
development communications, including development of digital presentations,
campaign materials, implementation of media strategies, and helping to keep upto-date communications with campaign volunteers and other Meewasin staff.
11. Public Relations and Media Relations - Handle public inquiries about fund
development special events and appeals, making referrals to others as necessary.
12. Attendance at weekend and evening events and meetings is often required.
13. Responsible for fund development budgets and financial management.
14. Ensure that fund development activities are ethical and in accordance with the
laws for Charities. Coordinate donor records and receipts, as necessary, with the
Receptionist and the Donations Officer (Development Fund).
15. Keeping organized records and files of special event and campaign activities.
16. Reporting - Preparing reports on special events and fund development appeals
and activities.
17. Donor Records - Coordinate information with other staff to ensure that the
RAISERS EDGE data base is current for all donors and donations.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education
A relevant degree in a related field, and/or equivalent training and experience. A
recognized professional accreditation, such as CFRE would be considered an asset.
Experience
 At least three year’s experience required in fundraising position with a registered
charity, preferably in an equally complex organization.
 Experience with Raiser’s Edge or an alternate donor database system desirable.
 Experience in the management of staff and volunteers.
Other Required Skills
 Organization skills and superior ability to deal with donors, volunteers and the
general public.
 A working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, accounting, and donor
database software applications is required.
 Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for the Meewasin goals and objectives.
 Deal effectively with a broad range of individuals including corporate officials,
volunteers, interest groups, and donors.
 Superior communication skills, efficient and well organized, ability to work with staff
at all levels, including senior staff of other agencies and corporations.
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