Fundraising Manager

Karis Disability Services•Waterloo, ON

11h•CA$91,499 - CA$103,833•Hybrid

About The Position

At Karis Disability Services, the Fundraising Manager plays a crucial role in supporting all Canadian locations. This position is responsible for leading the organization's fundraising strategy, donor engagement efforts, and development programs. The manager will focus on building meaningful donor relationships, driving growth, and advancing the mission of creating lasting impact across Canada. The role involves strategic leadership for donor development, stewardship, fundraising campaigns, grant programs, legacy giving, donor systems, and team performance. The Fundraising Manager is expected to attract, engage, retain, and grow support from donors and partners who align with Karis' commitment to inclusive communities. A key aspect of this role is embracing the organization's Christian Faith Foundation, ensuring the Christian ethos, Values, Vision, and Mission are integrated into job responsibilities and personal commitment to the Statement of Faith.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor development, or project management
Experience developing and executing fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship programs.
Experience leading teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field
Knowledge of Canadian fundraising best practices and legislation
Demonstrated leadership and team development experience
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
Experience with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience within the charitable, nonprofit, faith-based, or developmental services sectors is considered an asset
Certificate in Fundraising Management (asset)
CFRE designation or progress toward certification (asset)

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of annual and monthly giving programs that achieve fundraising goals and drive sustainable growth.
Develop donor engagement strategies that strengthen relationships across all donor segments.
Identify new fundraising opportunities through donor insights, research, and market trends.
Create exceptional donor experiences through personalized stewardship and relationship-building initiatives.
Oversee grant-seeking activities, corporate giving opportunities, and donor cultivation efforts.
Ensure donor communications effectively communicate impact and inspire generosity.
Monitor, analyze, and report on fundraising performance and donor engagement outcomes.
Lead the planning and execution of fundraising appeals, direct mail campaigns, and email communications.
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop donor-centered content for print and digital channels.
Oversee fundraising events, including Karis' signature fundraising initiatives such as Belongathon.
Ensure all fundraising communications reflect the organization's Christian ethos and mission.
Maintain effective donor segmentation, campaign reporting, and performance measurement practices.
Oversee donor database management and gift processing excellence.
Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, privacy compliance, and process optimization.
Leverage CRM capabilities, automation, and integrations to improve fundraising effectiveness.
Analyze donor trends and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen donor retention and growth.
Lead, coach, and develop the fundraising team to achieve annual objectives and professional growth.
Collaborate with internal departments to support fundraising initiatives and organizational priorities.
Manage departmental budgets, fundraising plans, and annual activity calendars.
Build strong partnerships with churches, Christian organizations, community partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
Support major gift, capital fundraising, grant, and legacy giving initiatives.
Provide fundraising reports, insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.