Fund Development Specialist

Fund Development Specialist

The Fund Development Specialist is responsible for generating sustainable financial and in‑kind resources to support the mission, programs, and long‑term stability of the Afro‑Caribbean Food Bank Canada Centre. The role focuses on donor relations, fundraising campaigns, corporate partnerships, sponsorship development, and community‑based fundraising initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement annual fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Identify and pursue individual, corporate, and community‑based donation opportunities.
• Develop and manage donor pipelines, including prospective, new, and returning donors.
• Secure financial and in‑kind contributions to support food distribution, operations, and special initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with donors, sponsors, and supporters.
• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgements, and recognition activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate donation receipting in compliance with organizational and CRA standards.
• Maintain donor confidentiality and ethical fundraising practices.
• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, seasonal appeals, and community giving initiatives.
• Support the development of sponsorship packages and partnership proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams on fundraising events and donor engagement activities.
• Represent the organization professionally at community and networking events.
• Maintain accurate records of donations, donor interactions, and fundraising outcomes.
• Track progress toward fundraising targets and prepare internal performance reports.
• Analyze fundraising data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Work closely with leadership, staff, and volunteers to align fundraising activities with programs.
• Support Board members and leadership in donor outreach and relationship building.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational sustainability discussions.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Core Competencies

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Working Conditions

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations

Location : Leduc, Alberta, Canada

Salary : CA$95,000.00 - CA$110,000.00

Posted : 3 days ago

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