Manager, Fund Development

**NATIONAL TRUST FOR CANADA**

**Position Title**:Manager, Fund Development**
- **Are you a collaborative people person who wants to make a difference for Canada’s heritage?**_

**It is an exciting time to join the National Trust for Canada as we embark on a new strategic plan and work to bring people together to care for and promote heritage places. If you’re passionate about our mission, read on....**

**ABOUT THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR CANADA**

Created in 1973, the National Trust for Canada is the leading national charity dedicated to the conservation of Canada’s historic places. The Trust believes that heritage places and older buildings are integral to solving community challenges and meeting contemporary needs, including climate resilience, diversity and inclusion, identity and sense of place, and community wellbeing.

**WHAT WE DO**

**Help Historic Places Thrive**:_We provide access to resources - financial, professional, and inspirational - that support those who care for and make decisions affecting historic places._

**Foster national awareness of the value of heritage**:

- We raise awareness and engage interest in the contributions that heritage places make to communities, including working with non-profit, government, and corporate partners to advocate for the preservation of heritage places._ _We inspire Canadians to renew and enjoy historic places that tell the stories of Canada._

**Support the Next Generation**:

- We fund emerging professionals, students and volunteers through Bursaries and Scholarships and our Young Canada Works program annually to uplift those on the margins of the heritage sector. _

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A self-starter and creative, you will be a key member of the fund development team. Reporting to the Director, Business Development and Partnerships, the Manager, Fund Development advances the creation, execution, and growth of the National Trust’s Fund Development Program. Specifically, you will manage donor relations and stewardship, conduct research, create campaigns, support corporate sponsorship, grant writing (foundations and government), and coordinate fund development communications. You will work closely with the communications, finance, and administration teams of the Trust to successfully plan for and execute a wide range of fundraising efforts at the National Trust for Canada.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO**:

- Manages the advancement cultivation cycle: identifying, cultivating, supporting solicitation, and stewarding donors and corporate partners.
- Develops fund development materials, including written and visual presentations, reports, and proposals.
- Manages donor and sponsor relations activities (i.e., thank you events, correspondence, etc.), the fund development calendar, and develops donor and partner engagement opportunities.
- Researches sources of information to support the growth of the fund development program.
- Manages and supports the maintenance of the donor database. Analyzes data to assist in identifying new sources of revenue and to measure performance.
- Effectively conveys, in oral or written form, the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors and supporters.
- Supports development/management of fund development budget.
- Supports fundraising events and the National Trust’s Annual Conference.
- Contributes to Trust publications as required and ensures website content related to the position’s responsibilities is developed and kept current.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS**:
The position's duties require knowledge of fundraising practices, including fund development communications, donations processing, procuring and stewardship, grant writing, and case for support development.

The duties also require that the individual be motivated and extremely resourceful and possess excellent organizational, team-building, and interpersonal skills. Sound judgment, sensitivity to the issues, tact, and discretion are also required to develop and maintain productive relations.

The ability to speak and write at an advanced level in one of the official languages is required. The ability to speak, read and write at an intermediate level in the second official language is an asset.

A passion for history and historic places is considered an asset.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

At least five years’ experience related to the principal responsibilities of the position is required.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a field related to the duties, such as fundraising, non-profit studies, communications, business, or public relations.
- Certification, diploma, or similar qualification in fundraising, such as a CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) is an asset.
- Experience working in fund development.
- Strong competence in Fund Development communications, particularly working with mail appeals, digital and web platforms, social and print media.
- Experience in writing grant proposals, f