Development Manager

1 week ago

Lethbridge, Canada Oldman Watershed Council Full time

**Development Manager Job Posting**

**Mission**:
The Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) is a collaborative forum for all voices, working for watershed health through education, action and stewardship.

**Position Description**:
The OWC is willing to negotiate the number of hours of work up to 36.25 hours/week from a remote location (with travel to the watershed as needed). As a small organization, the OWC offers a flexible, friendly work environment with 7 other staff members who will work closely with the Development Manager to achieve our goals.

**Compensation**:
$80,000 / year for full time hours, 3 weeks paid vacation per year and health benefits.

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of work experience directly related to grant management and/or donor relations.
- Exceptional communication skills, especially writing skills to tell compelling stories.
- Excellent relationship building skills and diplomacy.
- Understanding of Southern Alberta culture and ability to effectively communicate with residents.
- Familiarity with federal and provincial fundraising and non-profit legislation and reporting requirements would be an asset.
- Proficient with MS Office, Google Apps and ideally eTapestry.
- Very well organized and able to manage time and deadlines effectively.
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout the watershed.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
**30% Grant Management**
- Maintain positive working relationships with grantors. This may include organizing tours or events to showcase achievements.
- Coordinate with partners to identify deliverables, secure letters of support, and confirm in-kind donations.

**25% Donor Relationships**
- Connect with current and past donors quarterly; invite them to events, share accomplishments.
- Design 1-2 creative donation campaigns for social media per year, in coordination with the Communications Manager.
- Ensure proper donor recognition and stewardship and maintain a high level of accountability.
- Maintain a donor database (eTapestry) in collaboration with the Office Manager.
- Must be comfortable asking for gifts in person and making cold calls.

**15% Government Relations**
- Assist the Executive Director to amplify a voice for watersheds.
- Work directly with key partners and consultants to advocate for increased funding for natural infrastructure restoration programs.
- Organize tours, meetings and events to build relationships with and influence elected officials.

**15% Building Partnerships**
- Meet with potential partners who are well positioned to lead specific components of projects, for example post secondary institutions who may be able to assist with monitoring or research.
- Develop Memorandums of Understanding between partners.

**15% Developing New Funding Models**
- Research innovative funding models and emerging opportunities, such as carbon/biodiversity credits, and conservation finance.
- Recommend strategies OWC could pursue and assist with implementation.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N8

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