Chrysalis, An Alberta Society for Citizens with Disabilities, is a not-for-profit organization that provides personalized and customized programs and support to adult Albertans with developmental disabilities.

The Chrysalis Charitable Foundation is a not-for-profit organization with the sole purpose of raising financial and community support for Chrysalis to support the development and delivery of new and innovative programs.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chrysalis CEO, the Fund Development Manager is responsible to lead planning and implementation of fundraising activities and priorities set forth by the Chrysalis Charitable Foundation Board. Primarily, this includes the planning, development and execution of fundraising and fund development initiatives and tactics as well as donor stewardship.

THE CANDIDATE

Typically, the successful candidate will have acquired skills and qualifications through a combination of education and employment experience. An undergraduate degree in a related field (Communications, Public Relations, Charity or Volunteer Management, Business) is preferred. Membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) or other fund development organizations, and/or certifications in areas such as fund development, fundraising, event management, annual giving, planned giving, or grant writing are definite assets.

The successful candidate will also have:

• A demonstrated pattern of success in effective fundraising and fund development roles.
• Experience researching prospective funders and writing successful grant proposals.
• Ability to thrive in a busy and deadline-driven work environment that requires the coordination of multiple activities, judgment, and flexibility to prioritize and respond to changing needs.
• Proficient with the Google workspace suite and some Microsoft products.

Core Competencies:

• Fundraising/fund development knowledge and experience
• Use of technology to advance fundraising activities
• Planning and organizing
• Initiative – self starter
• Leadership and teamwork

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Foundation Board of Directors, plan and implement fundraising activities and campaigns.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising and donor engagement events.
• Prepare and maintain a clear case for support that reflects the Chrysalis Society’s needs and stimulates donor/sponsor/partner interest.
• Regularly survey grant, sponsorship and partner opportunities, and manage related application processes, contract execution, and monitoring and reporting in collaboration with Chrysalis Finance and Program leaders.
• Attend Foundation Board and Fundraising Committee meetings and provide to the Board and Committee, expert advice on the fundraising and fund development environment and corresponding tactics for success.
• Draft budgets and grant outcomes in line with Chrysalis Foundation & Society goals.
• Periodic travel to Chrysalis’ Calgary office is required.

We understand and appreciate our clients’ ever-increasing desire for candidates to reflect the communities in which they work and live. The Vogel Group is committed to inclusivity and diversity as we search for outstanding leadership talent for our clients.

We encourage candidates of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, physical challenges, sexual orientations, and identifications to feel confident in exploring and declaring candidacy for any of our search assignments.

For a full profile or to apply, please contact:

Rick Vogel, ICD.D                       

Founding Principal                       

780.665.4965 ext. 101

rick@thevogelgroup.ca