EPL Fund Development Manager

Edmonton - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 112782 - 140974

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A related degree with a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in fund development with demonstrated experience in team leadership. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Strong leadership and team development skills with experience fostering collaboration accountability and high performance.
Demonstrated success securing funding including annual giving major gifts corporate sponsorships fundraising events and grants.
Proven ability to proactively build and grow donor and sponsor relationships through active relationship-based engagement and with internal stakeholders.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with donors partners sponsors and internal stakeholders.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently set goals execute plans evaluate results and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience using fund development or CRM systems including building queries tracking performance and reporting on results.
Proven ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams departments and stakeholder groups.
Experience in a public sector or non-profit fundraising environment is preferred.
CFRE certification is considered an asset.

Note:

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary level.

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The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact its very simple: We share. We share stories ideas and experiences. We share with our customers our communities and ourselves. We are Edmontons largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.

Pay Band:

$112782 - 140974 per annum

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The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) is looking for a strategic collaborative and relationship-focused Fund Development Manager to help strengthen and grow philanthropic support for EPL across the city. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated fund development team while spending meaningful time in the community building connections that support learning access and opportunity for thousands of Edmontonians.

In this role you will help guide EPLs fundraising efforts bringing together donors sponsors and partners around shared goals. You will shape strategies across giving sponsorship grants events and stewardship always with a focus on authentic relationships and long-term impact.

EPL is one of the most used and most loved public institutions in Edmonton. Joining our team means playing a direct role in ensuring this welcoming space continues to grow and evolve to meet community needs today and in the years ahead.

Key responsibilities include:

Fund Development Leadership & Strategy

Lead EPLs fund development function setting and executing a multi-year strategy to grow major giving corporate sponsorships fundraising campaigns and events and grant revenue.
Provide hands-on leadership to the fund development team and collaborators fostering accountability collaboration and strong relationship management.
Work closely with subject matter experts and leadership to shape and advance key fund development opportunities and funding priorities.
Translate strategy into actionable plans with clear priorities timelines and revenue targets across campaigns and initiatives.
Collaborate with the CEO and Finance to establish goals budgets and forecasts and use data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.

Donor Sponsor & Community Engagement

Build and actively manage a strong pipeline of individual donors major gift prospects and corporate sponsors with significant time spent in the community cultivating relationships and leading donor and sponsor engagement.
Develop long-term relationships that grow both immediate support planned giving and sustained investment over time.
Establish and expand strategic partnerships with corporations foundations and community organizations.
Serve as a key EPL spokesperson with media related to fundraising initiatives as required. Act as an ambassador for EPL at meetings and events.

Campaigns Events & Grant Revenue

Design execute and evaluate integrated fundraising campaigns and events bringing forward new ideas and approaches across online giving direct mail in-branch initiatives and fundraising events to drive growth and engagement.
Collaborate closely with Marketing & Communications to shape fundraising campaigns and donor-facing content and visuals across channels aligned with fund development and organizational priorities.
Lead the full grant lifecycle from opportunity identification through proposal development and reporting.

Required Experience:

Manager

A related degree with a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in fund development with demonstrated experience in team leadership. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Strong leadership and team development skills with experience fostering collaboration...

A related degree with a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in fund development with demonstrated experience in team leadership. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Strong leadership and team development skills with experience fostering collaboration accountability and high performance.
Demonstrated success securing funding including annual giving major gifts corporate sponsorships fundraising events and grants.
Proven ability to proactively build and grow donor and sponsor relationships through active relationship-based engagement and with internal stakeholders.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with donors partners sponsors and internal stakeholders.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently set goals execute plans evaluate results and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience using fund development or CRM systems including building queries tracking performance and reporting on results.
Proven ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams departments and stakeholder groups.
Experience in a public sector or non-profit fundraising environment is preferred.
CFRE certification is considered an asset.