Fund Development Manager

Are you an experienced fundraising professional looking to connect people with the causes that matter most to them? Are you interested in contributing to a coordinated approach to philanthropy? Look no further - join the Cause Funds team at Charitable Impact as our new Fund Development Manager.

**The Cause Funds program** enables donors to give to a causal area that they care about, rather than having to choose a single charity. Cause Funds are portfolios of charities or charitable actions, selected by a team of experts and passionate advocates, that will collectively catalyze impact in a causal area. Cause Funds aim to simplify giving for donors while enhancing coordination and collaboration across the charitable sector, ensuring that every dollar donated has the greatest real-world impact. The Fund Development Manager role is responsible for fundraising efforts for Cause Funds. For more information about the program, visit Charitable Impact Cause Funds.

**About Charitable Impact**

Charitable Impact is here to help each and every generous Canadian create the meaningful change they seek in the world. Through the unique combination of our online giving tools, consultation services, and Donor Advised Fund - we equip donors (at any budget level) to manage all of their giving from one convenient place, engage their communities to amplify their impact, and donate in a variety of ways from cash to publicly traded stocks.

**We take care of each other**

Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, purposeful perks, and a culture that gives back and has fun doing it. We support each other, learn from one another, and grow together. We're on an adventure to make giving an intentional and joyful part of daily life So, come and join us, and let's build a brighter future together.

**What you’ll do**

As the Fund Development Manager, you will spearhead the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors across individual, corporate, and foundation sectors. Your primary focus will be to nurture donor relationships, ensuring a donor-centric approach while liaising between donors, Charitable Impact, and Cause Funds leaders. With a portfolio management emphasis, you will champion an exceptional donor experience, promoting transparency of fund utilization and impact achieved. Collaborating closely with the Cause Funds team, you will innovate new fundraising initiatives to garner awareness support for Cause Funds and manage diverse projects from various stakeholders.

**We are a hybrid office, with team members working from home and in our Vancouver office. This role requires in-office attendance 1-2 times per week and availability during the Pacific Standard Time zone business hours.**

**Your responsibilities**
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors and prospects including individuals, corporations, and/or foundations
- Develop, manage, and nurture a portfolio of donor contacts
- Maintain a donor-centric outlook, advocating for and being the liaison between donors, the Cause Funds team, and other parties
- Provide exceptional service and support to ensure an excellent donor experience with Charitable Impact’s Cause Funds and platform
- Provide exceptional donor stewardship and transparency on the use of their funds and the impact that is being achieved
- Track and regularly report on donor prospecting and relationship building
- Promote Charitable Impact’s Cause Funds program for engaged donors
- Work closely with the Cause Funds team to develop and pilot new fundraising initiatives
- Manage special projects and requests from various stakeholders (both internal and external)
- Perform required administrative duties

**What we're looking for**
- Bachelor’s degree in business, arts, social sciences, humanities, communication, public policy, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of direct fundraising experience in the charitable sector, with strong experience working closely with donors
- Proven track record of success with donor prospecting, relations, stewardship and recognition
- Experience managing a donor pipeline and portfolio of donors, with experience in doing face-to-face meetings
- Solid understanding of fundraising principles, and interest in/exposure to new and innovative fundraising practices
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, ability to understand and synthesise complex ideas, and confidently interact with different audiences
- Self-motivated, organised, systematic and able to prioritise, schedule and perform complex tasks on time and with mínimal supervision
- Nuanced understanding of the dynamics within the charitable sector

**Bonus points**
- Strong knowledge and experience with charitable giving law and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax rules as it relates to charitable giving

**Compensation**

The expected starting salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000/year.

**Total rewards**
- **Extended health care benefits.** Vision, den