Fund Development Manager

**ABOUT KARA FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE**

Celebrating 40 years of service, KARA Family Resource Centre is a small but impactful non-profit organization in North Edmonton. We provide primary prevention support and services to families and children, helping to build protective factors that foster resilient families and empowered communities. We welcome and serve all family structures — from parents and caregivers to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and chosen families — recognizing the diversity of relationships that form strong and caring homes.

Our work is rooted in the belief that every family deserves access to education, connection, and acceptance. Through free programs, community partnerships, and advocacy, KARA champions brighter futures for those we serve.

**Our Mission**: Championing a brighter future for families and communities through supportive programs and services rooted in education, connection, and acceptance.

**Our Vision**: Empowered communities with resilient families.

**Our Values**:
KARA is
- Compassionate - We uplift others with empathy and care.
- Accepting - We welcome all with open hearts and minds.
- Resilient - We persevere and adapt through challenges.
- Playful - We bring joy and light into our work.
- Committed - We stay grounded in our mission and community well-being.

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The Fund Development Manager plays a leadership role in shaping and executing KARA’s fund development strategies. Working closely with the Executive Director and Leadership Team, this position is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization through donor engagement, events, grants, and partnerships. This role is both strategic and hands-on, rooted in relationship-building and storytelling that connects the community to KARA’s mission.
- **This is a permanent full-time position of 37.50 hours per week, and reports to the Executive Director.**_

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Strategic Fund Development_
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of KARA’s annual and long-term fundraising strategies to meet or exceed the annual fundraising targets.
- Identify agency fundraising priorities and develop new initiatives to diversify revenue sources.
- Donor and Sponsor Engagement_
- Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners.
- Research prospective funders and align KARA’s work with their priorities.
- Increase donor participation and giving levels through meaningful engagement and stewardship.
- Campaigns, Events, and Grant Development_
- Design and execute creative fundraising campaigns and special events that reflect KARA’s values and community spirit.
- Oversee grant proposal development in collaboration with the Executive Director and staff.
- Manage event logistics, volunteer coordination, and promotion, ensuring a successful donor experience.
- Evaluate campaign and event outcomes, making data-informed recommendations for future initiatives.
- Sit on the Fund Development Committee of the Board of Directors. Alongside the committee, develop and plan fundraising event(s) for KARA.
- Work with the overarching Board of Directors to support their role in fund development, including providing relevant materials and resources to support their efforts.
- Communications and Marketing_
- Collaborate with the team to create marketing materials (e.g., flyers, brochures, newsletters, social media content) that promote fundraising efforts and share KARA’s impact.
- Represent KARA at community events and third-party fundraisers, serving as an ambassador for our mission.
- Operations and Reporting_
- Maintain accurate donor and prospect records using CRM tools and databases.
- Prepare regular reports on fundraising progress, trends, and return on investment.
- Work with the Finance & Payroll Administrator to coordinate donation receipting and financial reporting.
- Mentor staff in fundraising and public engagement, cultivating a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
- Team Collaboration_
- Participate as an active member of KARA’s Leadership Team, contributing to the agency’s overall strategic direction.
- Collaborate with program staff to identify funding needs and craft compelling impact stories.
- Build partnerships with other organizations to amplify fundraising efforts and community presence.

**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the non-profit sector, including a proven track record in fund development and stakeholder relations.
- Minimum 2 years’ recent experience managing campaigns, events, donor relations, and fundraising budgets.
- Strong understanding of community-based service delivery and prevention-focused work with vulnerable populations.
- Experience working with CRMs or donor databases.
- Demonstrated leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
- Comfort with public speaking and representi