Development Officer

Autismservices; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Autismservices based in Canada seeks a dedicated fundraiser to execute activities aimed at generating revenue and enhancing donor engagement at the Friendship Inn. You will coordinate fundraising campaigns, build strong relationships with funders, and manage grant applications.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and action-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities to achieve fundraising targets and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and action-oriented with proven fundraising experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in donor stewardship and grant management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fundraising campaigns and revenue generation initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders and partners.
• Research grant opportunities and prepare applications.

Skills

Fundraising campaign coordination

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Research skills

Job description

This position is responsible for executing fundraising activities to generate revenue and strengthen donor engagement at the Friendship Inn. Reporting to the Director of Development and Engagement, this role plays a key part in achieving annual fundraising targets through campaign coordination, donor stewardship, and grant management.

The position is suited to a highly organized, action-oriented fundraiser who thrives on implementation, manages multiple priorities effectively, and contributes directly to revenue growth through strong relationship-building and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the successful execution of the annual Fund Development Plan by coordinating fundraising campaigns and ongoing revenue generation initiatives including logistics, timelines, deliverables, donor communications and reporting.
• Assist in identifying and qualifying prospective supporters (individuals, corporations, community partners and sponsors) through research.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders and partners, with an eye to growing revenue and encouraging repeat giving through effective communication, impact updates and stewardship materials.
• Track fundraising performance against established targets and contribute to reporting on outcomes to support decision-making.
• Research grant opportunities and prepare applications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with funder requirements, as well as timely submission of all reporting and documentation.
• Ensure timely receipting and acknowledgement of donations.
• Maintain and update donor records in CRM system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.