Fund Development Coordinator

**The Position**

We are now hiring a permanent, full-time Fund Development Coordinator to join our collaborative and goal-oriented External Relations team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

The Fund Development Coordinator is accountable for contributing to the growth and success of fundraising efforts through donor outreach and sponsorship engagement. With a focus on growing sponsorships and third-party fundraising, this position will establish a foundation for value alignment and mutual benefit with donors and sponsors. In addition, this position acts as the primary agent for identifying meaningful relationships to increase donor succession.

The selected applicant will have experience in donor relations or sales promotion, coupled with superior communication and relationship building skills with the objective of demonstrating data-based outcomes.

The primary deliverables of this position include:

- Supporting the growth of the Walk for Alzheimer’s by researching, cultivating, and stewarding sponsorship opportunities, coordinating with event planners, and supporting volunteer engagement.
- Expanding third-party fundraising and sponsorship opportunities by identifying values-aligned partners, developing outreach materials, and fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
- Strengthening donor relations and retention through meaningful outreach, impact-driven communications, and active relationship management.
- Developing and executing fundraising plans with SMART goals that aligns with targets, including using data and insights to track outcomes and inform future growth.
- Maintaining accurate records in the donor database, ensuring consistent updates to profiles, metrics, and activities.
- Collaborating across departments to support shared fundraising and engagement initiatives and performing administrative tasks as required.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in marketing, business development or fundraising. A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
- 2-4 years of experience working in fund development or sales promotion.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners.
- Understanding of donor engagement strategies, sponsorship development, and fundraising best practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals, reports, and donor communications.
- Experience with donor databases (preferable MS Dynamics), CRM systems, and MS Office Suite.
- Professional and acts with integrity in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Actively working towards CFRE designation is considered an asset.
- Recent and clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

**Who we are**

The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories (AS ABNT) is a not-for-profit association that brings awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; helps alleviate the personal and social consequences of the disease, provides information, education and support programs, and promotes and funds research into the cause, prevention and cure.

Our vision is each person living with dementia, and those supporting them, can thrive as we focus on care today and a cure for tomorrow.

Our values are “CARE: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy.”

**Work Environment**
- Hybrid work environment with routine use of a computer
- Standard 35-hour workweek (Monday to Friday)
- Off-site work (meetings, functions, attendance at events, etc.)
- Some evenings and weekends during campaign and events periods, with the ability to flex your time accordingly.

**What we offer**
- Fantastic Health and dental benefits package
- Annual vacation starting at three weeks
- Personal days
- Wellness fund
- Access to professional membership associations
- Festive season closure
- Remote work available and a commitment to flexibility.

The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of all kinds. We are committed to an inclusive, respectful and equitable workplace. All employees will be given help, encouragement, and accommodation where necessary.

Accommodation throughout the recruitment process is available upon request.

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

Pay: $58,565.00-$79,235.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6H 2J3