| Department: | Fund Development | Job Category: | Salary |
| Reports To: | Director, Development & Engagement | Position Type: | Full Time |
| Direct Reports: | None | Schedule: | Monday – Friday |
| Indirect Reports: | Location: | Inglewood/Hybrid |
About Us
The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (“the DI”) is a low-barrier, housing-focused shelter that serves some of the city’s most vulnerable people. At the DI, we focus on providing a person’s basic needs, while doing everything possible to find them a permanent, safe home that meets their individual needs. There is no greater contribution you can make to another person’s path of recovery and wellness than an ongoing, consistent, positive relationship of respect and kindness. The DI works within the core values of housing first, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction to support staff and guests.
Position Summary
The Major Gift Advisor is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and corporations. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills and provides an opportunity to secure transformational gifts that directly help people move out of homelessness and into stable housing.
Time Commitment
Position is Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week. Some unusual hours may be required from time to time as the need arises. Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Prospect Identification: Research and identify potential major donors who align with the organization’s mission and have the capacity to make significant gifts.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with prospective and current major donors through personalized communication, meetings, and events.
- Gift Solicitation: Approach qualified donors to request major gifts, effectively articulating the organization’s mission, impact, and fundraising needs.
- Donor Stewardship: Nurture relationships with donors after they have made a gift, ensuring their continued engagement and satisfaction.
- Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of 75-125 major donors, tracking their giving history, interests, and communication preferences
Required Competencies and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising or a related field.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check – dated within the last 6 months. Copy required.
- Experience in the homeless serving sector is a plus.
- Proven track record of successfully soliciting major gifts.
- Experience working in a complex organization.
- Extensive experience with RaisersEdge NXT.
- Certification in fundraising or philanthropy encouraged.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Deep understanding of the organization’s mission and goals.
- Passion for philanthropy and a commitment to making a positive impact.
- Must demonstrate initiative and work autonomously.
- A genuine commitment to the mission, vision, values, and work of the agency.
Working Conditions
The individuals we serve are experiencing homelessness or precarious housing and may also be facing substance use disorders and/or mental or physical health challenges. Many have a history of significant trauma. These experiences can influence their interactions with both staff and one another. By recognizing these behaviors as responses to past experiences, we are able to engage with our guests in a manner that is empathetic and respectful.
This role may involve high-stress situations that require resilience, compassion, and composure. At the DI we are deeply committed to the well-being of our staff, implementing policies and providing resources that support both physical and psychological safety, as well as mental health. We address the immediate challenges faced by our team to provide the highest level of support as well as the cumulative impacts of this vital work. By prioritizing staff well-being, we empower our team to provide the highest level of support to those in need, fostering a culture of care and understanding throughout our organization.
While the work is demanding and requires a strong commitment, those who are drawn to this field often find it to be one of the most impactful and rewarding careers they can pursue. It’s about making a difference – one person at a time.
Although the DI is a smoke-free work environment, there may be occasional exposure to secondhand smoke from designated smoking areas nearby.
Why the DI?
The DI aims to be an “Employer of Choice” and affords each employee an opportunity to help make a real difference in our community, and more importantly in the lives of those who rely on our services. We take great care in hiring the right people who fit, and who share our outlook on the value of people. We believe in living our values in every word we speak and in every action we take, and we want people who share this commitment.
Our Culture
Our values form the cornerstone of our culture:
RESPECT: Our actions honour the rights, differences, and dignity of others
COMMUNITY: Through collaborative partnerships, we work together as a team, building inclusive communities
KINDNESS: We accept each person’s uniqueness with compassion and empathy
WELLNESS: We promote, provide and support holistic wellbeing
ACCOUNTABILITY: We operate with transparency and integrity in both our relationships and our commitments.
What we Offer
Staff at the DI enjoy competitive compensation packages, including employer-paid benefits depending on role and employment type.
Some of the employer-paid group benefits include:
- Vacation days
- Sick days
- Wellness days
- Extended Health & Dental coverage
- Employer Matching RRSP Program
- Homewood EFAP
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Employees will be enrolled in Long-Term Disability and Critical Illness insurance, paid for by the employee. This is mandatory and may not be opted out of.
Benefits are based on employment type and usually available the 1st of the month following your start date. If you are successful in obtaining employment with the DI, People and Culture will discuss your eligibility for benefits with you.
For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thedi/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/2071.
The DI is an Alberta Living Wage Employer. This means we are committed to paying our employees a living wage that allows them to meet their basic needs and participate in their communities. A living wage is different from minimum wage in that minimum wage is mandatory and the same throughout the province while a living wage reflects what people need to cover the actual costs of living in their communities. Payment of a living wage is a voluntary commitment from employers to go beyond the minimum. Visit Alberta Living Wage Network to learn more about the living wage.
The DI is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to and support equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to people@thedi.ca
