Fund Development Specialist

Our Vision

A society free of domestic violence where everyone has the opportunity to realize their full potential.

Our Mission

Create a safe community by eliminating domestic violence through direct client services, justice coordination and facilitated community action.

Our Mandate

HomeFront is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence in the Calgary area. We are an internationally recognized, research validated, leading edge, coordinated community-justice response to domestic violence. Working together with justice, law enforcement and the community, HomeFront shares a common vision and goal to reduce domestic violence in Calgary.

The Fund Development Specialist plays a critical role in sustaining and expanding the financial resources that support HomeFront’s mission. This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Advancement with planning, implementing, and managing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including leading individual giving, grant writing, donor relations, corporate partnerships, special events, and community engagement. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, relationship-builder, and passionate advocate for social justice and safe communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy & Implementation
  • Support the Director of Advancement to execute the fund development plan with measurable goals aligned to the organization’s strategic priorities.
  • Identify, cultivate, and support with individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
  • Manage and grow the organization’s donor base and oversee donor stewardship activities.
  • Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns (e.g., annual gala, awareness month events, online appeals).
  • Develop sponsorship packages and partnership opportunities for events and programs.
  • Serve as the point of contact for CSR initiatives and workplace campaigns.
  • Maintain donor records and contribute to a culture of gratitude.
    
    
• Grants Management
  • Research and identify new grant opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and programs.
  • Prepare, write, and submit compelling grant proposals and reports to foundations, corporations, and government entities.
  • Maintain an organized grant tracking system to ensure timely submissions, reporting, and compliance.
    
    
• Marketing & Communications
  • Collaborate with the Communications & Events Specialist to create donor-focused materials and integrated campaigns that effectively tell the organization’s story and impact.
  • Support fundraising event execution, ensuring corporate and donor engagement.
    
    
• Data & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising data.
  • Generate regular reports on fundraising progress and donor engagement for the Director of Advancement & Evaluation.
  • Monitor fundraising trends and best practices to continuously improve efforts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Behave ethically, maintain confidentiality and act in accordance with HomeFront’s values
• Have passion and drive to create and maintain excellent working relations with others both internally and externally to achieve HomeFront’s goals
• Obtained post secondary education in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or donor relations.
• Proven success in securing major gifts, grants, and corporate sponsorships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proven grant writing and proposal experience as well as persuasive writing and storytelling.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to the mission of preventing domestic violence and supporting survivors.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work with diverse communities.

Scope

• This position requires the completion of a Calgary Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• This position is required 5 days a week, 8-hour days beginning at 8:00am ending at 4:00pm - hours flexible to meet company needs
• Hybrid working arrangement available
• This position reports directly to the Director of Advancement & Evaluation and works closely with Communications & Events Specialist, Research & Evaluation Associates and the Executive Director.
• This position has no direct or indirect reports