Job Description
Overview
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Fund Development is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the long-term financial sustainability and mission of Accessible Housing. This includes oversight of donor cultivation and stewardship, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and fundraising campaigns.
The successful candidate will bring creativity, integrity, and a deep commitment to social impact. They will steward relationships with individual and institutional donors, build strong internal and external partnerships, and help position Accessible Housing as a trusted leader and charity of choice in the housing and accessibility sector.
Duties & Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
Lead the design, planning, and implementation of the organization’s fund development strategy, aligned with strategic priorities.
Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other funding bodies.
Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective donors and funders, ensuring an effective moves management system is in place.
Oversee proposal development, grant writing, and reporting to ensure compliance with funding requirements and organizational goals.
Drive strategies to increase unrestricted funding and sustainable revenue growth.
Donor Stewardship & Reporting
Manage donor relations and retention, ensuring high standards of communication, recognition, and engagement.
Work with the CEO and Advocacy and Advancement Committee of the Board to advance philanthropic efforts.
Track and report on fundraising performance, providing insight and data to guide decision-making and planning.
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with ELT members to support fundraising initiatives across the organization.
Collaborate closely with Director of Marketing regarding internal and external events and communications.
Provide guidance and support for staff and Board involvement in fundraising.
Actively contribute to organizational planning processes and culture-building initiatives.
Act as organizational spokesperson when required or as directed by the CEO
Grants & Sponsorships
Identify new grant opportunities and manage the submission of timely, compelling proposals.
Track deliverables and reporting for all grants and sponsorships.
Support strategic alignment of funding priorities with program delivery and community needs.
Events & Campaigns
Oversee the planning and execution of targeted fundraising events and campaigns.
Collaborate with internal teams and volunteers to ensure successful donor experiences and stewardship opportunities.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5–7 years of senior leadership experience in fundraising within the non-profit sector.
Demonstrated success in securing major gifts, managing donor portfolios, and meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at adapting messages to various audiences.
Proficient in CRM software and data-driven donor management.
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
CFRE designation is considered an asset.
Core Competencies
Accountability: takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of role commitments. Follows legislation, regulation, best practices guidelines, and organizational standards. Demonstrate reliability and integrity daily;
Adaptability: adapts and responds to changing conditions, priorities, technologies, and requirements. Recognizes new information and ideas with a willingness to alter opinions and behaviors. Applies versatility, reasoning, and innovativeness in the face of change. Ability to comfortably collaborate in a variety of situations and with diverse individuals.;
Leadership: maintains a professional and positive manner even under changing or uncertain conditions. Works well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement, and direction. Engages others in accomplishing organizational goals and strategies;
Organizational and Environmental Awareness: shows commitment to the organizational vision and strategic goals by acting following organizational expectations and through having a solid understanding of the internal environment. Uses knowledge of organizational and business climate to solve issues and accomplish goals. Business strategies comply with organizational policies procedures and practices;
Negotiation:gains support for ideas, proposals, and solutions from others. Supports others to navigate complex initiatives and sensitive situations to resolve conflicts. Achieves solutions that work best for the organization. Considers alternate viewpoints while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives;
Networking and Relationship Building: effectively builds constructive, collegial, professional relationships and networks of key contacts with individuals and organizations. Develops and maintains partnerships for mutual benefit, that have the potential to increase organizational capacity, support revenue growth, and enhance the organizational brand;
Results Orientation: possesses the ability to focus on desired outcomes, and how they are achieved. Meets and/ or exceeds standards and targets. Identifies and implements promising practices, aligned with achievable, measurable outcomes;
Risk Management: identifies, analyzes, plans, and responds to internal and external risk factors impacting clients, employees, physical spaces, finance, and brand. Ensures the organization is compliant with all applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and required practices;
Resource and Fiscal Management: secures, maintains, and utilizes resources such as human capital, supplies, products, materials, and time effectively and with the foresight to available funds;
Strategic Thinking: analyzes and interprets the strategic direction of the organization. Has a clear understanding of the vision, mission, values, and objectives of the workplace, and uses that information to develop responsibilities, tasks, goals, and initiatives that align with long-term plans and growth. Reflects on personal experience, academic research, organizational data, and sector trends to guide action. Analyze the internal and external environment to identify current and future opportunities, challenges, and risks.
Working conditions
This position may require attendance at events outside of office hours.
Physical requirements
This position may require carrying and installation of display materials.
Direct reports
Grants and Marketing Coordinator
Accessible Housing is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from equity-deserving and marginalized communities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Laura at [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
On-site gym
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Work Location: In person
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Fund Development is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the long-term financial sustainability and mission of Accessible Housing. This includes oversight of donor cultivation and stewardship, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and fundraising campaigns.
The successful candidate will bring creativity, integrity, and a deep commitment to social impact. They will steward relationships with individual and institutional donors, build strong internal and external partnerships, and help position Accessible Housing as a trusted leader and charity of choice in the housing and accessibility sector.
Duties & Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
Lead the design, planning, and implementation of the organization’s fund development strategy, aligned with strategic priorities.
Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other funding bodies.
Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective donors and funders, ensuring an effective moves management system is in place.
Oversee proposal development, grant writing, and reporting to ensure compliance with funding requirements and organizational goals.
Drive strategies to increase unrestricted funding and sustainable revenue growth.
Donor Stewardship & Reporting
Manage donor relations and retention, ensuring high standards of communication, recognition, and engagement.
Work with the CEO and Advocacy and Advancement Committee of the Board to advance philanthropic efforts.
Track and report on fundraising performance, providing insight and data to guide decision-making and planning.
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with ELT members to support fundraising initiatives across the organization.
Collaborate closely with Director of Marketing regarding internal and external events and communications.
Provide guidance and support for staff and Board involvement in fundraising.
Actively contribute to organizational planning processes and culture-building initiatives.
Act as organizational spokesperson when required or as directed by the CEO
Grants & Sponsorships
Identify new grant opportunities and manage the submission of timely, compelling proposals.
Track deliverables and reporting for all grants and sponsorships.
Support strategic alignment of funding priorities with program delivery and community needs.
Events & Campaigns
Oversee the planning and execution of targeted fundraising events and campaigns.
Collaborate with internal teams and volunteers to ensure successful donor experiences and stewardship opportunities.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5–7 years of senior leadership experience in fundraising within the non-profit sector.
Demonstrated success in securing major gifts, managing donor portfolios, and meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at adapting messages to various audiences.
Proficient in CRM software and data-driven donor management.
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
CFRE designation is considered an asset.
Core Competencies
Accountability: takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of role commitments. Follows legislation, regulation, best practices guidelines, and organizational standards. Demonstrate reliability and integrity daily;
Adaptability: adapts and responds to changing conditions, priorities, technologies, and requirements. Recognizes new information and ideas with a willingness to alter opinions and behaviors. Applies versatility, reasoning, and innovativeness in the face of change. Ability to comfortably collaborate in a variety of situations and with diverse individuals.;
Leadership: maintains a professional and positive manner even under changing or uncertain conditions. Works well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement, and direction. Engages others in accomplishing organizational goals and strategies;
Organizational and Environmental Awareness: shows commitment to the organizational vision and strategic goals by acting following organizational expectations and through having a solid understanding of the internal environment. Uses knowledge of organizational and business climate to solve issues and accomplish goals. Business strategies comply with organizational policies procedures and practices;
Negotiation:gains support for ideas, proposals, and solutions from others. Supports others to navigate complex initiatives and sensitive situations to resolve conflicts. Achieves solutions that work best for the organization. Considers alternate viewpoints while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives;
Networking and Relationship Building: effectively builds constructive, collegial, professional relationships and networks of key contacts with individuals and organizations. Develops and maintains partnerships for mutual benefit, that have the potential to increase organizational capacity, support revenue growth, and enhance the organizational brand;
Results Orientation: possesses the ability to focus on desired outcomes, and how they are achieved. Meets and/ or exceeds standards and targets. Identifies and implements promising practices, aligned with achievable, measurable outcomes;
Risk Management: identifies, analyzes, plans, and responds to internal and external risk factors impacting clients, employees, physical spaces, finance, and brand. Ensures the organization is compliant with all applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and required practices;
Resource and Fiscal Management: secures, maintains, and utilizes resources such as human capital, supplies, products, materials, and time effectively and with the foresight to available funds;
Strategic Thinking: analyzes and interprets the strategic direction of the organization. Has a clear understanding of the vision, mission, values, and objectives of the workplace, and uses that information to develop responsibilities, tasks, goals, and initiatives that align with long-term plans and growth. Reflects on personal experience, academic research, organizational data, and sector trends to guide action. Analyze the internal and external environment to identify current and future opportunities, challenges, and risks.
Working conditions
This position may require attendance at events outside of office hours.
Physical requirements
This position may require carrying and installation of display materials.
Direct reports
Grants and Marketing Coordinator
Accessible Housing is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from equity-deserving and marginalized communities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Laura at [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
On-site gym
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director of Fund Development position is now open for candidates interested in the Marketing Executive Jobs sector. This role in Alberta Beach offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Marketing Executive Jobs is a plus.
