Fund Development and Donor Relations Manager

Ignatius Jesuit Centre - Guelph, ON

Full Time

40 hours per week; occasional evening and weekend work may be required

$72,000 - $82,000 per year, based on experience

Research funding opportunities and prepare grant applications and funding proposals.
Build and maintain relationships with donors, businesses, community organizations, and other funding partners.
Develop fundraising strategies to attract new donors and strengthen relationships with existing supporters.
Identify and cultivate major donors and support planned giving initiatives.
Prepare fundraising communications, donor correspondence, proposals, and reports.
Manage donor records, donation processing, receipts, and acknowledgements using a customer relationship management (CRM) system.
Track fundraising goals, grant deadlines, donations, and reporting requirements.
Work with senior leadership and program staff to identify funding opportunities and develop annual fundraising plans.
Represent Ignatius Jesuit Centre at selected community, fundraising, and networking events

Excellent written communication, editing, and analytical skills.
Experience in fundraising, grant writing, fund development, donor relations, business development, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Experience researching and preparing grant applications or funding proposals.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
The ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and discretion when handling confidential information.
Experience working with databases, CRM systems, and digital tools, or the ability to learn new systems.
Initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively