MATERNITY LEAVE COVERAGE
MISSION STATEMENT

We believe no one in our city is beyond hope. We believe that compassion and innovation can work together to help people facing challenges such as addiction, homelessness, and despair find true freedom and life transformation. We invite people into a supportive community where we walk alongside them on their journey beyond hope to freedom in the pursuit of a life worth living.

PROMISE STATEMENT

By providing innovative recovery programs, supportive housing, vocational skills training, and a compassionate community, we offer the people who access our services an opportunity to move beyond hope, to true freedom, and a life worth living.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the SRO, the Development Specialist will offer personalized care for individuals, businesses and corporations who give financially to The Calgary Dream Centre. Personifying our hopeful, collaborative, generous, determined core values, this role will think out of the box to provide meaningful connections to all supporters. The Donor Care Specialist will manage gratitude efforts, donors contact for assistance with transactions, and data around donors and donations.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES

Donor Relationship Management:

Maintain and cultivate relationships with donors both existing and potential.

Respond to donor and sponsorship inquiries promptly and professionally.

Ensure donors and sponsors feel valued and appreciated for their contributions.

Identify and engage with key donors, businesses, and corporate sponsors.

Data Management:

Maintain an accurate and up-to-date donor records database, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.

Generate reports and analyze donor data to inform fundraising strategies.

Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information.

Compliance with relevant regulations and donor privacy policies.

Communication, Development and Stewardship

Develop and implement donor communication strategies (gift acknowledgement, impact reports, and newsletters.

Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, donor events and recognition activities.

Identify new funding opportunities for the organization

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

Completion of a post-secondary Diploma or Degree in Business communication non-profit Management or Related Field

1-2 years Experience in the charitable non-profit sector, Donor Relationship and Fundraising Experience

CFRE Certification is an asset.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Excellent organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.

Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of groups.

Knowledge in preparing reports, and ability to maintain up-to-date files and information.

Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, multi-task and be innovative.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Acute attention to detail and a commitment to excellence and high standards