Director of Fund Development
ORGANIZATION: Imagine Cities
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About
We are a non-profit that informs the public, inspires action, and acts as a catalyst for creating collaborative solutions that guide cities through a rapidly urbanizing world.
We envision cities as vibrant, inclusive spaces where engaged residents are informed and inspired to build innovative urban solutions. These cities enable residents to contribute to the social fabric of their communities and foster opportunities, belonging, and happiness.
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Position Summary
The Director of Fund Development is responsible for the development and submission of funding applications. The role includes cultivating and maintaining relationships with new and existing funders to improve the quality of application submissions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting the recruitment of and leading the fund development team.
- Research and develop funding proposals for charitable foundations, community foundations, corporate charitable funds, government funding, and other similar funds.
- Research and identification of potential donors and developing the case for giving.
- Responsible for the developing post-mortems for funding applications to gain insights on how to strengthen our applications.
- Remain current on all legislation and ethical practices pertaining to fundraising.
- Responsible for updating the fundraising database, reporting income to the Treasurer, and ensuring timely distribution of donation receipts.
- Compile, maintain and report on fundraising statistics.
- Analyze trends in fundraising, identifying opportunities and challenges and developing strategies to ensure goals are met.
Qualifications
- Graduated or enrolled in a University degree or community college diploma program.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Has experience with developing and executing fundraising strategies.
- Knowledgeable about writing effective funding applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to supervise and motivate volunteers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Sound computer skills including operating Google Suite.
Application Process
Please submit your resume and cover letter to talent@imaginecities.com . For those who proceed to the next round, we will request an interview.2 More opportunities with Imagine Cities
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About Imagine Cities
Location:
444 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8, CA
Mission Statement
We inform the public, inspire action, and act as a catalyst for creating collaborative solutions that strengthen the capacity for cities to adapt in a rapdily changing world.
Description
We are a cities research and innovation nonprofit preparing communities for the future.
We envision cities as vibrant inclusive spaces where engaged residents are informed and inspired to build smart urban solutions. These cities enable residents to contribute to the social fabric of their communities and foster opportunities, belonging and happiness.
Guided by our indicators and supported by systems thinking, we collect and share cities research from around the world in an effort to more fully understand challenges and opportunities in cities.
We bring together digital content that will not only give you the skills needed to better understand the complexity of your city and community, but also the tools needed to effectively respond to improve life in your neighbourhood.
The greatest leaps in human progress have always been the result of our ability to work together in large numbers. Through activation, we provide resources to community organizations to make the incremental steps needed to build great neighborhoods. Whether it's connecting organizations with each other or to post-secondary students, we will find creative ways to provide the support needed to advance local change.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2024
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REQUIREMENTS
- 2-4 hours per week