Location: Alberta – Remote
Employment status: Full-time
Position open until: Open until filled
Reporting to: Vice President of Donor Development
Start date: Fall 2023

About Us

Since 1983, Focus on the Family has offered help and encouragement to millions of families as they build their lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ. We work hard to respond to the many real issues families face today by providing sound and practical guidance based on Christian principles. Our vision is to see every family transformed by love, vibrant in faith and enduring in hope. Learn more at www.focusonthefamily.ca

About the Position

Do you have a passion for the family? Has Focus on the Family Canada made an impact in your own life? We are looking for an experienced Christian fundraising professional that resides in Alberta who is engaging, an energetic self-starter, and relates well to others with sincerity and compassion. You would be responsible for effectively sharing the work and impact of Focus on the Family Canada to current and potential major donors in Alberta (primarily) and Saskatchewan for the purpose of raising funds, expressing gratitude and demonstrating the impact of our work.

Since 1983, Focus on the Family Canada has offered help and encouragement to millions of families as they build their lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ. We work hard to respond to the many real issues families face today by providing sound and practical guidance based on Christian principles. Our vision is to see every family transformed by love, vibrant in faith and enduring in hope. Learn more at www.focusonthefamily.ca

Key Responsibilities Include

• Establishing and building strong relationships with qualified donors in Alberta (primarily) and Saskatchewan through face-to-face meetings, phone calls and written communication. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, maintain a home office and travel out of town at least 30 per cent of the time.
• Equipping donors with a comprehensive understanding of Focus on the Family Canada through communication, resources, participation in ministry activities, as well as organizing and hosting, with the President, information sessions/luncheons for potential major donors
• Supporting the President in the execution of the organization’s mission, vision and values through the development of key donors.
• Identifying and initiating contact with potential major donors and integrating them into a financial partnership with Focus on the Family Canada.
• Providing appropriate donor recognition for all major gifts received.
• Assisting donors with any family-related help they may need from Focus on the Family Canada, and responding in a timely manner to requests from the donor.
• Providing regular reports on progress, budgets, receipts and expenditures related to activities managed.
• Participating in team meetings and organization wide meetings. (Weekly conference calls; 3-4 meetings per year at the Langley, British Columbia head office.)