Volunteer
Positions to fill:
Volunteer Endowment Fund Developer
Edmonton’s Valley Zoo Development Society (VZDS) is seeking an experienced Endowment Fund Developer volunteer to develop and implement an endowment fund as part of a capital campaign as well as increase opportunities for sustained operational funding.
VZDS is a registered charity and non-for-profit organization committed to raising funds and awareness for the Valley Zoo. Since 1988, the VZDS has acted in partnership with the City of Edmonton to ensure the continued development of this treasured local facility.
Position summary:
Reporting to the VZDS Board, the Endowment Fund Developer will:
- create and implement an overall endowment fund development strategy
- develop a framework for major individual and planned giving donors
- assist to develop and implement a capital campaign
The key role of the Endowment Fund Developer is to improve the revenue of the VDZS. The candidate will engage in a team approach and thereby strengthen our organization’s capacity as a whole.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and operate an endowment campaign
- Develop and maintain a donor data base
- Ensure community and funder relationships are developed, enhanced and nurtured
- Ensure that all reporting requirements are met
Qualifications:
- Experience developing, implementing and/ or operation of a successful endowment campaign
- Demonstrated abilities in strategic planning and problem solving
- Proven abilities to work as a team player and to facilitate and mobilize support
- Demonstrated, well developed influencing, negotiating and sales skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong writing, presentation and networking skills
- An understanding of budgets and financial reporting
- Fully literate in Word, Excel, and one or more fundraising data base programs
- Outgoing, inclusive and welcoming in nature
- Resourceful, motivated and energetic
For more information please call: 780 496-6924
How to Apply: Please forward resume and covering letter to:
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