Fund Development Manager

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia is seeking a Manager, Fund Development to advance our fundraising objectives through independent management of assigned initiatives at our Dartmouth office. The role oversees grants, donor relations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising campaigns to support affordable homeownership across Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Director of Fund Development & Communications, you will cultivate donors, write compelling proposals, manage the grant lifecycle, and ensure

Qualifications

• Approx. 3–5 years of fundraising and grant development experience.
• Proven success in grant writing and sponsorships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including persuasive proposal writing.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, able to meet multiple deadlines.
• Experience with donor CRM systems and recordkeeping.
• Post-secondary education in nonprofit management, communications, or business is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute fundraising plans aligned with organizational priorities and revenue objectives.
• Identify and cultivate prospective individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors; develop funding opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, solicitation materials, and donor presentations; secure financial and in-kind support.
• Maintain an active fundraising pipeline; track opportunities and report progress to the Director.
• Independently manage the full grant lifecycle, including research, eligibility, proposals, submissions, and reporting.
• Coordinate with Finance and leadership to develop budgets and fulfill funder obligations.
• Ensure timely, complete applications and reports for review and approval.
• Lead sponsor, donor, auction, and in-kind solicitation activities; maintain CRM records.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor relations

Communication

Project management

CRM systems

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Nonprofit management degree

Communications degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports to: Director of Fund Development & Communications

Employment: Full-time, permanent; Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Location: 81 Wright Avenue, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Salary Range: $55,000–$60,000 annually

Occasional evening and weekend work is required for fundraising events, meetings, and activities.

About Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia works with families, volunteers, donors, and community partners to expand access to safe, decent, and affordable homeownership.

Our work includes building and renovating homes and supporting homeowners through our Home RePair initiatives. Habitat ReStores are social enterprises that generate funding for our mission while helping keep reusable products and building materials out of landfills.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Fund Development & Communications, the Manager, Fund Development plays a key role in advancing Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia’s fundraising objectives through the independent management and execution of assigned fundraising initiatives.

The position oversees the grant program, builds and stewards donor and corporate relationships, develops new funding opportunities, and contributes to fundraising campaigns and events.

The successful candidate is proactive, results-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver against established goals and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned fundraising plans and initiatives in alignment with organizational priorities and annual revenue objectives.
• Research, identify, qualify, and cultivate prospective individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors; proactively develop new funding opportunities.
• Prepare compelling proposals, solicitation materials, and donor presentations, and follow through on opportunities to secure financial and in-kind support.
• Maintain an active fundraising pipeline, track prospective opportunities, and communicate progress, anticipated revenue, and potential risks to the Director.
• Independently manage the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, eligibility assessment, proposal writing, submission, funder communication, and post-award reporting.
• Maintain a centralized grants calendar and comprehensive records of applications, agreements, restrictions, funding commitments, correspondence, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance, program staff, and leadership to develop accurate budgets, confirm project outcomes, monitor use of restricted funding, and fulfill funder obligations.
• Proactively manage deadlines, provide timely progress updates, and ensure complete, accurate applications and reports are submitted for required review and approval.

Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships

• Identify and cultivate new corporate sponsors and partners for Habitat’s homebuilding, programs, campaigns, and signature events.
• Develop and present tailored sponsorship proposals; conduct outreach, manage follow-up, and secure commitments within assigned portfolios and approval parameters.
• Coordinate sponsor recognition, benefits, stewardship, and fulfillment of commitments in collaboration with communications and event teams.

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Manage an assigned portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation supporters, building lasting relationships through consistent engagement and personalized stewardship.
• Implement donor cultivation, recognition, retention, and reactivation activities; identify opportunities for renewed, increased, and multi-year support.
• Maintain accurate records of donor interests, correspondence, meetings, commitments, and follow-up actions.
• Support the planning and delivery of campaigns and signature fundraising events, with clear responsibility for assigned revenue-generating activities.
• Lead assigned sponsor, donor, auction, and in-kind solicitation activities, including outreach, commitment tracking, recognition, and post-event stewardship.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners to meet event deadlines and ensure a professional experience for donors and sponsors.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete donor, prospect, sponsorship, and grant records in Habitat’s CRM and shared tracking systems.
• Monitor assigned fundraising performance, donor retention, pipeline activity, and grant status; provide regular reports and actionable recommendations to the Director.
• Work collaboratively with leadership, Finance, ReStore, programs, and communications colleagues to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities and deliverables.
• Represent Habitat professionally and uphold high standards of confidentiality, ethical fundraising, integrity, and donor stewardship.

Qualifications & Skills

• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, grant development, corporate partnerships, donor relations, or comparable business development; equivalent combinations of experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing, securing contributions or sponsorships, and developing productive relationships with donors or partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive proposal writing and confident external relationship management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, and an established ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Proven initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Experience with donor or fundraising CRM systems, recordkeeping, tracking, reporting, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Post-secondary education in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field is an asset; equivalent practical experience is welcome.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:

• Achievement of assigned fundraising and sponsorship objectives, with a healthy and actively managed prospect pipeline.
• On-time, accurate grant applications, complete grant files, and timely compliance reporting.
• Consistent donor outreach and stewardship, with attention to retention, reactivation, and relationship growth.
• Reliable CRM documentation, regular performance updates, and proactive escalation of risks or missed commitments.

Why Join Habitat?

• Meaningful Work: Make a lasting difference in communities across Nova Scotia by helping families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a generous vacation package, including a holiday-season office shutdown, along with personal days and sick leave to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access health and dental benefits to support you and your family.
• Wellness Support: Take advantage of wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Collaborative Team Environment: Be part of a passionate, supportive team dedicated to creating positive change in communities across Nova Scotia.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience working with donors, corporate partners, community leaders, and a highly respected global charitable organization.

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia

81 Wright Avenue, Dartmouth, NS

We build strength, stability and self-reliance.