Manager of Fund Development and Engagement

**Why join Skills Society?**

Skills Society is an organization that thinks differently about how best to serve and support people with developmental disabilities. Beyond inclusion, we believe everyone has the right to be a valued citizen in our communities, deserving of respect, dignity and rights. We’re looking for talented people to help build this vision alongside us.

**The ideal Skills Society team member brings a diversity of skills and qualities to our organization, but above all we value people who are**:

- Passionate about social change and excited about exploring new ways to support people with developmental disabilities
- Able to thrive and contribute in a close-knit team environment
- Collaborative, whether it’s with families, partner organizations or the people we serve
- Creative in coming up with new ways to solve old problems
- Trustworthy and reliable, always following through on your commitments
- Highly skilled at building and nurturing relationships

At our core is an uncompromising commitment to our team of talented people who believe in our mission. In return, we offer:

- Meaningful, impactful work
- An environment where you can thrive and grow
- Leaders and colleagues that care about our team as people, not just as employees
- A broad range of training and learning opportunities
- Flexible and alternate work arrangements

**Our culture - **Skills Society is known nationally for our innovative approaches and growing a culture of innovation and creativity within and outside of our organization. Through this work, we strive to build around the gifts and strengths of our team members, offering valuable and inspiring ways they can contribute and drive change in meaningful ways.

**Skills Society Values**
- **Practice in person-centred ways** - We never forget to keep the voices of those we serve at the centre of our planning and practices
- **Seeking creative collaborations** - By working with others, we build a stronger community of neighbours, leaders and advocates
- **Build and share knowledge**:

- In order to continually improve the support we provide, we’re not afraid to learn from others and try new ideas
- **Embrace complexity** - We know that supporting people’s citizenship is complex. Through creativity, determination and collaboration we can tackle any challenge
- **Adapt and evolve**:

- We build our supports to adapt to the unique needs of each person. At the same time, we strive to shift our services and priorities to meet changing times

If these values align with yours, please reach out to explore any new or emerging opportunities we may have.

**Career Opportunity - Manager of Fund Development and Engagement**

We are looking for a full-time, permanent Manager of Fund Development and Engagement to lead and grow our new fund development area. This position is a management/specialist role working 37.5 hours per week.

**Position Summary**: The Manager of Fund Development is responsible for the implementation of our fund development plan which contemplates foundation management, major gifts, annual giving, annual casino fundraiser, planned giving, planning including cultivating and maintaining relationships with new and existing donors and supporters, developing and building new philanthropic programs, researching, support in writing grant proposals, database management and providing evaluation reports as required.

This position will also be responsible for the development and implementation of the communications and marketing components of the fund development plan.

The Manager of Fund Development and Engagement reports to the Director of Continuous Improvement and Innovation and participates in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives. They will work within the guidelines, policies and mission of the organization and will be accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**

**Fund Development Plan Execution**
- Implement the fund development plans in accordance with ethical fundraising principles.
- Develop a fund development program at Skills Society.
- Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved.
- Monitor trends in the community or region and adapt fundraising strategies as necessary.

**Fund Development and Donor Stewardship**
- Oversee the planning, facilitation, and evaluation of a successful fundraising program that aligns with the new fund development plan and Skills Society’s strategic plan.
- Develop and grow a strong donor base through diversified fundraising activities that include: major gifts, sponsorship, individual and corporate donations, grant writing (support), direct mail, special events, community fundraising initiatives and in the future planned giving.
- Coordination and oversight of annual casino fundraiser
- Maintain regular contact with key donors, keeping them informed of the new and ongoing activities at Skills Society.
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