Development Officer – Fundraising

Workinnonprofits; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Workinnonprofits is seeking a Development Officer – Fundraising to join WIN House in Edmonton. The role involves managing donor databases, coordinating fundraising efforts, and developing materials to support fundraising initiatives. Ideal candidates should have background education in Marketing or Fundraising and possess strong communication skills.

WIN House promotes a pet-friendly and team-oriented work environment, offering a fair wage at $20 per hour. Equity and inclusion are integral values of our workplace.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience or knowledge of donor database systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate donor databases and records.
• Identify and cultivate new donor prospects through research and outreach.
• Develop fundraising materials, proposals, and solicitation packages.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Experience or knowledge of donor database systems

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Self-motivated and eager to learn

Education

Currently enrolled or has education in Marketing or Fundraising

Job description

Development Officer – Fundraising

WIN House, Edmonton's Women Shelter, Edmonton, Alberta

What We Do

WIN House provides individuals and their children fleeing violence with crisis response and intervention, safe temporary accommodation, and support for basic needs. Clients receive trauma‑informed, client‑centered programming and support, access to resources, information, and referrals to community support. WIN House works toward operating within a low‑barrier model of care.

What You Will Do

• Manage and maintain accurate donor databases and records.
• Maintain organized departmental electronic files.
• Coordinate donor recognition, stewardship, and engagement initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate new donor prospects through research and outreach.
• Develop fundraising materials, proposals, and solicitation packages.
• Assist in organizing fundraising and community engagement events.
• Generate reports on fundraising progress and donor engagement.
• Collaborate with Development team members to schedule and deliver Lunch N’ Learn workshop sessions.
• Perform other Development duties as required.

Who You Are

• Currently enrolled or has education in Marketing or Fundraising.
• Experience or knowledge of donor database systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn.

The Details

Standard hours of work are 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM Monday to Thursday and 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM on Friday. Win House offers a pet‑friendly, team‑oriented working environment. As a Living Wage Employer, we are committed to fair pay practices that reflect the value of our employees’ work. The rate of pay for this term position is $20 per hour.

Prerequisites

The successful candidate will be required to submit a Criminal Record Check and must be willing to sign an Oath of Confidentiality.

Eligibility (Canada Summer Job Grant Program)

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

WIN House is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion a central part of everything we do – from how we deliver services to how we build our teams. We strive to have a workforce that is representative of those we serve, and of our communities. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, disabled people, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, people from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity‑seeking groups.

WIN House operates in several locations throughout Amiswacîwâskahikan on Treaty 6 territory, the territory and gathering place of diverse Indigenous peoples including the Papaschase, Cree, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Ojibway, and many others, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.