Grant Writer and Fundraiser

Job Opportunity

Grant Writer / Fundraiser

Ilisaqsivik is a not-for-profit Inuit organization and charity located in Clyde River, Nunavut. We focus on building community wellness through our programs, services, and our resource centre. Ilisaqsivik has been operatingfor over 25 years and is governed by a community Board of Directors. Our programs and services are led and delivered by Inuit, in Inuktitut.

Ilisaqsivik's programs are wide-ranging and often unprecedented. Everything from building our community's library to a school breakfast program, from an Inuit counsellor training program based on Inuit knowledge, language and values, to a Heritage and Research Centre, to the creation of a social enterprise which includes two hotels. All of our work has a common thread — empowering and increasing wellbeing of Inuit.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Grant Writer/ Fundraiser reporting to the Executive Director to help strengthen our fundraising capacity and support our work. This role will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, developing compelling grant proposals and funding applications, assisting in maintaining relationships with funders, and supporting broader fundraising initiatives. The role will also help in collecting information about the impacts of our programs and play a key role in reporting to funders and others. The successful candidate will understand the unique context of working in Nunavut and will bring a respectful, community-centered approach to fundraising and storytelling.

Experience working with Inuit organizations, communities, programs, or Northern organizations is highly valued. We are particularly interested in candidates who understand the importance of Inuit self-determination, cultural context, and community-led approaches.

This position may be in-community or fully remote, with regular virtual collaboration with staff, leadership, community partners, and funders. Occasional travel to Nunavut may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Writing & Reporting

• Research and identify government, foundation, corporate, and other funding opportunities aligned with the organization's priorities.
• Develop high-quality grant proposals, letters of intent, and other funding applications.
• Work with program staff and leadership to gather information, develop budgets, articulate outcomes, and prepare compelling applications and reporting.
• Maintain and help lead a calendar of funding opportunities, deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal dates.
• Prepare funder reports and ensure contributions and grant commitments and deadlines are met.
• Track applications, submissions, results, and funding pipelines.
• Collaborate with organization leadership and communications staff to help share the impacts of our work.

Fundraising & Donor Relations

• Support the development and implementation of the organization's fundraising strategy.
• Identify and cultivate potential donors, sponsors, foundations, corporations, and other funding partners. Develop donor communications, sponsorship proposals, briefing materials, and fundraising campaigns. Support stewardship of existing funders and donors by ensuring timely, meaningful communications and updates.
• Help develop compelling stories and impact materials that communicate the organization's work while respecting community priorities, privacy, and cultural considerations.

Relationships & Community Engagement

• Work collaboratively with staff, leadership, community members, and partners to ensure fundraising accurately reflects the organization's work and priorities.
• Build respectful relationships with funders and partners.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with Inuit communities, organizations, and incorporating community knowledge and perspectives into fundraising materials.
• Ensure fundraising communications are based in a strengths-based approach.

Experience Required:

• Post-secondary education in Writing, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, program development, nonprofit communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success writing competitive grant applications and securing funding.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience developing funding proposals, budgets, impact communications, and reports.
• Experience working with government funding programs and/or philanthropic foundations is an asset.
• Experience working with Inuit organizations, Inuit communities, or Northern/Arctic organizations is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Inuit culture, community priorities, and Inuit self-determination is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when working with community and organizational information.
• Strong computer experience including use of Teams, Share point, and other writing and remote tools

We Also Value

• Familiarity with Inuit language, culture, and community-based approaches.
• Experience with fundraising databases or implementation of CRM systems.
• Experience with corporate sponsorships or major gifts.
• Knowledge of funding opportunities relevant to Nunavut.
• Experience developing budgets and measuring program outcomes and impact. Existing relationships with funders or philanthropic organizations.

Salary & Benefits:

• PERMANENT full-time position.
• Eligible for benefits and Group Retirement Savings Plan with 5% matching from Ilisaqsivik.
• Paid Vacation, paid sick leave, paid personal days and a discretionary day off.
• Fully remote work environment is possible.
• Opportunity to work closely with an engaged team and community partners.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Please submit your resume to: HR@ilisaqsivik.ca

Closing Date: Until Filled

We know applying to a job takes time and we thank all candidates for their interest. While we are not able to get back to every candidate, we will ensure shortlisted applicants who are selected for further consideration are aware of their status and will do our best to provide feedback if that can be helpful.