Fund Development Manager

A Dollar A Day Foundation is growing and looking for a stellar full-time Fund Development Manager to join our small but mighty team. This position is remote and can be filled from anywhere in Canada. We are a St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador-based national charity with the mission to narrow the gap between the need for and the availability of frontline mental health and addictions services in Canada. We’ve been raising funds to support organizations providing these services in every Canadian province and territory since 2018, granting over $5M to date, including $1.1M in 2024. Please visit www.adollaraday.ca for more information. Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, our new Fund Development Manager is someone who is excited by our mission, and who thrives on collaboration, innovation, authentic communication, and creativity. Our ideal colleague will be an ambitious professional with experience, or a keen interest, in wide-ranging fund development areas, from individual and monthly giving to major gifts, planned giving, and corporate partnerships. We’re looking for a team player who takes direction well, but is also comfortable working independently. The preferred candidate is a problem solver who identifies and meets needs, and proactively contributes their own ideas to the organization. This diverse portfolio requires a professional who enjoys variety and can maintain focus amidst competing priorities. Core responsibilities include: - developing and implementing annual and longer-term fund development strategies,

including increasing our recurring Dollar-A-Dayer donors - identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding our individual, foundation and

corporate donors, including donor recognition strategies - leading annual campaigns, employee giving programs, and peer-to-peer fundraising

initiatives - assisting in the preparation of grant applications, proposals, and presentations - assisting in impact reporting for newsletters, donor reports, and our annual report - preparing monthly reports on fundraising activities, status updates, and pipeline

opportunities - general administrative tasks as required

Must-have experience and qualifications: - 5 years of experience in fundraising/development in the charitable/not-for-profit sector - demonstrated success in development strategy, implementation, donor stewardship,

and revenue growth - self-directed research/prospecting skills - excellent listening, speaking, writing, and relationship-building skills - demonstrated mastery of technology related to development (donor database, proposal

and presentation design) - above-average organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize

tasks and manage competing priorities

Nice-to-have experience: - Google workspace - Donor Perfect - fluency in French - living and/or sectoral experience - enjoyment of and success working in a remote environment

If you are looking for a new challenge and are excited to join an established yet growing organization where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you. Our Fund Development Manager will be a vital member of our team, with the opportunity to develop valuable skills in a variety of fundraising modalities. You’ll be well-supported by a fantastic board and committed colleagues who believe both in forwarding our mission and maintaining a healthy, balanced environment where all are valued, respected, and encouraged to thrive.

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience, including a benefits package/RRSP match, and 3 weeks of annual paid vacation. Don’t have all the skills and experiences listed here? Not to worry – you likely bring others that will enrich us all. We look forward to receiving your application. To apply, please forward a cover letter and resume as a single pdf to info@adollaraday.ca on or before August 11, 2025. Applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis as applications are received. We apologize that only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted. A Dollar A Day is committed to an equitable and inclusive hiring process and working environment. Should you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at info@adollaraday.ca.