Coordinator - Fund Development
About Us
The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (“the DI”) is a low-barrier, housing-focused shelter that serves some of the city’s most vulnerable people. At the DI, we focus on providing a person’s basic needs, while doing everything possible to find them a permanent, safe home that meets their individual needs. There is no greater contribution you can make to another person’s path of recovery and wellness than an ongoing, consistent, positive relationship of respect and kindness. The DI works within the core values of housing first, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction to support staff and guests.
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Department: |
Fund Development and Community Engagement |
Job Category: |
Salary |
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Reports To: |
Director, Fund Development & Community Engagement |
Position Type: |
Full-time |
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Direct Reports: |
None |
Schedule: |
Weekdays |
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Indirect Reports: |
None |
Location: |
Inglewood |
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Fund Development & Community Engagement, the Coordinator, Fund Development will be skilled in relationship management and stakeholder engagement with a focus on gift processing, stewardship, grant management, and administrative tasks as required. This position works collaboratively across the agency to ensure the DI’s donation revenue, gift-in-kind, and other resource-related goals are achieved and leveraged for maximum impact. The Coordinator will champion a culture of engagement and philanthropy at the DI so that everyone recognizes the importance of stewarding positive relationships. Ongoing evaluation for continuous improvement and demonstrated impact is key to success.
Time Commitment
40 hours per rotation with 5 days on and 2 days off. Some unusual hours may be required from time to time as the need arises. The schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Gift Records Management
- Oversees donor database including all gift processing and donor communication, ensuring a high standard of data integrity.
- Collaborates with the Finance team to complete monthly reconciliation between Finance and Raiser’s Edge.
- Manages donor lists and reporting functions for internal groups.
- Liaises with finance to ensure they have timely, accurate information for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
- Engages and/or consults with appropriate internal and/or external resources to optimize the success of all work related to the pillar.
Resource Development
In collaboration with the Strategy, Impact & Engagement pillar, DI leadership, DI staff and appropriate partners, support the execution of the fund development strategy for all donors, prospective donors and potential fund development opportunities.
- Supports Annual Giving & Major Gifts portfolio documentation & reporting.
- Build and maintain sustainable systems, frameworks, and documentation for all fund development work including financial records in Raiser’s Edge.
- Supports research & prospecting for donor pipelines.
- Build and maintains sustainable relationships and documentation processes for all stakeholders, including partners, and supporters.
- Supports events activities with gift solicitation, event software and on-site duties.
- Manage Alberta Gaming (AGLC) portfolio (applications/reporting).
Grants Management
In collaboration with Contractor, Grants Management, Finance, DI leadership, DI staff and appropriate partners, support the grants management process.
- Provides support for grants management program.
- Supports financial reporting and documentation for granting portfolio.
Admin
- Manages stakeholder lists for stakeholder communication.
- Responsible for updating the DI profile and data related to 3rd party giving.
- Provides technical content writing support and administrative support for internal or external communications or marketing materials as required.
- Support general administration duties including mail processes.
- Support execution of the ongoing stewardship and recognition strategy as required.
- Supports process documentation as required.
Required Competencies and Qualifications
- Post-secondary education or diploma in a related field or commensurate experience
- At least three years’ experience in fund development/community engagement required
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check – dated within the last 6 months. Copy required.
- Related experience and a proven record of success, preferably in complex non-profit environment
- Advanced level experience using Raiser’s Edge or other CRMs
- Proven skills and experience managing relationships
- Self-directed and action oriented
- Full knowledge of the Donor Bill of Rights and Fundraising Code of Ethics
- Energetic and self-directed, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with multiple priorities at the same time
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Proficient in Office365 and Microsoft Office Suite
- Eager to learn new systems and adopt improved best practices
- A genuine commitment to the mission, vision, values, and work of the agency.
Working Conditions
While your position does not normally consist of front-line work, it is important for us to tell you that front-line staff are exposed to emotionally disturbing events, such as: medical distress, threatened and/or actual serious injury, violence, abuse, and death; where clients may be experiencing fear, terror, hopelessness, rage, self-harm and conflict.
Although the DI is a smoke-free work environment, there may be occasional exposure to secondhand smoke from designated smoking areas nearby.
Why the DI?
The DI aims to be an "Employer of Choice" and affords each employee an opportunity to help make a real difference in our community, and more importantly in the lives of those who rely on our services. We take great care in hiring the right people who fit, and who share our outlook on the value of people. We believe in living our values in every work we speak and in every action we take, and we want people who share this commitment.
Our Culture
Our values form the cornerstone of our culture:
RESPECT: Our actions honour the rights, differences, and dignity of others
COMMUNITY: Through collaborative partnerships, we work together as a team, building inclusive communities
KINDNESS: We accept each person’s uniqueness with compassion and empathy
WELLNESS: We promote, provide and support holistic wellbeing
ACCOUNTABILITY: We operate with transparency and integrity in both our relationships and our commitments.
What we Offer
Staff at the DI enjoy competitive compensation packages, including employer-paid benefits depending on role and employment type.
Some of the employer-paid group benefits include:
- Vacation days
- Sick days
- Wellness days
- Extended Health & Dental coverage
- Employer Matching RRSP Program
- Homewood EFAP
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Benefits are based on employment type and usually available on the 1st of the month following your start date. If you are successful in obtaining employment with the DI, Human Resources will discuss your eligibility for benefits with you.
Vulnerable Sector Check
A satisfactory vulnerable sector clearance is require prior to resumption at the DI.
Alberta Living Wage Employer
The DI is an Alberta Living Wage Employer. This means we are committed to paying our employees a living wage that allows them to meet their basic needs and participate in their communities. A living wage is different from minimum wage in that minimum wage is mandatory and the same throughout the province while a living wage reflects what people need to cover the actual costs of living in their communities. Payment of a living wage is a voluntary commitment from employers to go beyond the minimum. Visit https://livingwagealberta.ca/living-wage/ to learn more about the living wage.
The DI is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to and support equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to hr@thedi.ca.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Calgary, AB, Canada