Director, Development – Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation

OEG Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Benefits

RSP Matching Program

Ticket Options (Oilers, Oil Kings)

Job summary

OEG Sports & Entertainment in Edmonton leads the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation’s fundraising efforts to support the Every Kid Deserves a Shot initiative. This role focuses on building a comprehensive strategy, donor prospecting, and donor stewardship to grow community support across Oil Country.

The Director of Development collaborates with OEG teams, secures grants, and expands engagement with fans, partners, and alumni while delivering measurable fundraising outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant fundraising or revenue-generating experience.
• 5 years of senior leadership experience.
• Experience in sports management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy across Oil Country and beyond.
• Develop fundraising campaigns and manage donor prospecting, recognition, and stewardship programs.
• Secure grant funding from government, foundations, or other sources.
• Collaborate with teams across OEG to identify CSR opportunities and engage fans and ticket holders.
• Grow the donor and customer database and maintain donor relationships across portfolios.
• Build engaging ways for stakeholders to stay connected and support the foundation.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Business Administration degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Job description

About OEG Sports & Entertainment:

OEG Sports & Entertainment (OEGSE) delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada. Through our world class talent, we strive toWIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation:

The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF), the charitable arm of OEGSE, is a proud supporter of Oil Country and has been contributing to our community's success since 2001. With a focus on programs aimed at those most vulnerable in our community and youth hockey programming with a goal to increase participation of under-represented groups in our community, the Oilers Foundation is dedicated to building strong, vibrant and safe communities by demonstrating philanthropic leadership and continues its deep legacy of giving back. Thanks to the generosity of our valued hockey fans, Oilers players and alumni, the EOCF Board of Directors, OEG Sports & Entertainment employees and the Katz Family, the Foundation has contributed to more than 3,000 charitable organizations and youth hockey programs across Oil Country.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Executive Director of the EOCF, the Director of Development is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy across Oil Country, primarily for the foundation’s ground-breaking initiative, ‘Every Kid Deserves a Shot’. Since 2023, the foundation has invested $14.7m into partners and programs that support this initiative, reaching over 125,000 kids. This role will develop leading-edge and creative donor prospecting, recognition and stewardship programs that leverage the brand and profile of EOCF and the Oilers!

Your Focus in this Role:

• Create and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy across Oil Country and beyond that builds on the existing brand and profile of EOCF and affinity to the Oilers.
• Conceptualize and realize fundraising campaigns (third party, membership, companion events etc.) including developing and executing plans, managing resources, compiling research, and hitting fundraising campaign targets.
• Develop leading-edge and creative donor prospecting, recognition and stewardship programs that leverage the brand and profile of EOCF and the Oilers.
• Secure grant funding (government, foundations, etc.).
• Collaborate with teams across OEG to:
  • Identify and secure CSR and community investment opportunities with existing and potential corporate partners.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for fans and ticket holders to engage in community through EOCF.
  • Grow the database of potential donors and customers.
• Build engaging ways for the EOCF and Oilers stakeholders (e.g. past board members, alumni) to remain connected to and support the foundation.
• Secure and maintain a personal portfolio of prospects and donors, cultivate relationships, and demonstrate a consistent conversion rate through the fundraising cycle.
• Build, manage and deliver fundraising administrative activities.

Who You Are:

• You take an entrepreneurial approach to your role and can build from ground up.
• You thrive in fast-paced environment.
• You take an innovative and creative approach and strategy to generating revenue.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and find success in cultivating influence and buy-in.
• You have exceptional communication skills
• You come with a strong personal network of business contacts throughout Oil Country.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Business Administration degree or adjacent.
• Minimum 10 years relevant, transferable experience in a fundraising or revenue generating role.
• 5 years of Senior leadership experience.
• Experience in Sports Management an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place - with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

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