Fundraising Devleopment

Position: Fund Development and Grants Manager
Organization: WILDNorth
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Deadline: January 03, 2025

WILDNorth provides services to people of Northern Alberta with wildlife-related concerns by providing compassionate care to injured and orphaned wildlife and by educating our communities about humanely coexisting with wildlife. Providing world-class care for wildlife in need — Alberta’s champion and resource for a respectful co-existence between people and wildlife.

WILDNorth looking for a full-time, Fund Development and Grants Manager to join our team. In this position, you will work with our leadership team to understand our financial needs, research grant opportunities, and write compelling grant proposals to acquire funding. You will, also, engage stakeholders/donors, and develop and manage special events and other fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify grant funding opportunities
• Write, submit, and manage corporate and foundation grant proposals
• Furnish prospective funders with supporting documents
• Create and deliver post-funding appreciation letters
• Manage current fundraising programs
• Develop and implement new fundraising initiatives

Requirements

• Proven work experience in grant writing and fund development
• Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals
• Great with MS Office Word and Excel
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources
• Exceptional organizational and writing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business, communications, or non-profit management preferred
• Native Alberta wildlife natural history knowledge is an asset

This is a full-time 40 hrs/week, salaried position. The role features a flexible in-office and work-from-home schedule, a robust vacation allowance, and employee benefit package.

Remuneration: $40K annually

Projected start date: January 2025

How to apply:

Send resume to dale@wildnorth.ca . Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca.

Only those chosen to interviewed will be contacted.