Fundraising Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Serve as a community representative for HCI in Calgary, enhancing the organization’s visibility and engaging new donors with its mission.

• Build and maintain relationships with major donors, community leaders, and partners.

• Utilize social media platforms to amplify HCI’s messaging, campaigns, and events within the Calgary community.

• Keep an organized calendar of outreach initiatives, including community events, workshops, and speaking engagements.

• Identify and connect with high-net-worth individuals, collaborating with national leadership to align donor interests with significant projects.

• Forge partnerships with local schools, colleges, universities, NGOs, and community organizations.

• Create and implement targeted fundraising strategies and innovative campaigns across direct mail, online giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, and major gifts.

• Set and monitor fundraising goals, providing updates and impact reports to leadership.

• Analyze donor data to recognize giving trends and enhance fundraising efforts.

• Organize and execute community events in Calgary, coordinating volunteers and stakeholders.

• Gather feedback and evaluate event outcomes to guide future planning.

• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers for outreach and fundraising initiatives.

• Develop initiatives aimed at youth and opportunities for youth engagement.

• Identify local grant opportunities and funding sources.

• Prepare grant proposals and ensure adherence to grant requirements and reporting standards.

• Build relationships with local foundations and grantmakers.

• Track and manage donor information and financial contributions using HCI systems.

• Ensure all documentation meets HCI’s compliance standards and regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Post-secondary qualification in events planning, fundraising, project management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

• Experience in fundraising, sales, or event planning, ideally within a non-profit context.

• Demonstrated success in community activism and volunteering.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a customer-oriented approach.

• Strong prioritization and time management skills.

• Collaborates well in a team while also being able to work independently.

• Commitment to the values and mission of HCI.

• Fluency in English; proficiency in French or another language is an advantage.

• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are necessary.

• Occasional travel, along with evening and weekend work, will be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential annual incentives

• Medical benefits

• Wellness programs

• Contributions to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan

• Sick days

• Vacation days

• Family days

• Access to training

• Leadership programs

• Career growth opportunities