Fundraising & Engagement Specialist

Position Title: Fundraising & Engagement Specialist

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Full time, 1-yr. fixed-term (with extensions)

Salary Range: $70,000 to $95,000

HQ Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Work Environment: Remote – Work at Home

Travel Requirement: Some travel is required.

About CDF Canada

CDF Canada is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to advancing cooperative development globally. We work to improve the lives of people in developing countries through sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Our initiatives focus on cooperative governance, financial inclusion, gender equality, and food security.

Job Summary

The Fundraising & Engagement Manager is responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies to meet donation targets, ensure effective donor stewardship and promote CDF service to its members. This role involves engaging with donors and representing the organization at conferences and networking events.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Stewardship and Engagement

• Implement donor stewardship plans to attract new donors and enhance donor retention and satisfaction.
• Maintain regular communication with donors through 1:1 meetings (virtual or in person), calls, emails, and personalized updates.
• Portfolio management of assigned donors and prospects, helping the board and executive leadership to cultivate, solicit, and steward their support.
• Manage donor recognition programs and activities.

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

• Update and develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet annual donation targets.
• Develop, manage and optimize donor pipeline by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospective and current donors to achieve fundraising revenue targets and growth objectives
• Prepare and submit grant applications and proposals to potential foundations.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and new campaigns. events and campaigns.

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with individual and corporate donors, sponsors, and foundations with a focus on growth opportunities.
• Meet with potential donors and partners to present funding opportunities and organizational impact.
• Maintain a donor database, ensuring all donor records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Conduct research and analysis on fundraising trends and donor behavior.

Conferences and Networking

• Represent the organization at industry conferences and networking events.
• Build relationships with co-operative and credit union associations, development associations and forums to keep informed about opportunities for partnerships.
• Maintain a network of key contacts within the fundraising community.

Reporting and Analysis

• Monitor and report on fundraising pipeline metrics, revenue projections, and campaign performance to ensure achievement of annual fundraising targets.Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Fundraising Communication

• Conceptualize and create digital appeals to reach current and prospective donors across multiple platforms.
• Leverage storytelling to create and target compelling and strategic communication and content for unique stakeholder groups.
• Build on the strengths of the existing fundraising program to develop an expanded approach in support of ambitious annual goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Marketing, fundraising, business development or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in fundraising, engagement, donor relations.
• Knowledge of the cooperative and CU sector in Canada is a very strong asset
• Previous experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies and annual campaigns.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in donor management software, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe products, internet applications and e-mail.
• Ability to thrive within a small, non-profit environment, work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for the mission and values of CDF Canada.
• Outgoing, professional, personable, resourceful, and calm under pressure.
• High level of ethical standards.
• Creative, innovative and strategic thinker.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

TO APPLY

We only accept applications submitted through our web portal HERE; applications by any other means will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: Monday, November 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EST

Applicants must be a Canadian Citizens or Permanent Resident.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, unsolicited communication will not be accepted.

CDF Canada is committed to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or age.