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About the Role
Karis Disability Services is seeking an experienced and purpose-driven Fundraising Manager to lead their fundraising strategy, donor engagement efforts, and development programs. This role is an opportunity for a fundraising professional passionate about building meaningful donor relationships, driving growth, and advancing a mission that creates lasting impact across Canada.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of annual and monthly giving programs to achieve fundraising goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Develop donor engagement strategies to 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.
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).
Skills
- Fundraising
- Donor development
- Project management
- Campaign execution
- Donor stewardship
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional initiative leadership
- CRM utilization
- Data analysis
- Communication
- Grant writing
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Partnership building
Location
- Waterloo
- London
- Toronto
- Huntsville/Sudbury
- Peterborough/Durham
- Ottawa
- Saskatoon
Work Type
- Full Time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years of experience
Education Level
- University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field
- Certificate in Fundraising Management (asset)
- CFRE designation or progress toward certification (asset)
Salary/Compensations
- $91,499 - $103,833
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- 4 weeks of vacation
About the Company
- Since 1965, Karis Disability Services has supported people with developmental disabilities and their families, promoting communities where everybody belongs.
- Driven by values rooted in the Christian faith, Karis serves over 1,500 people annually across Ontario and Saskatchewan, offering holistic support.
- The organization welcomes everyone to find personalized supports to thrive.
- Karis also has a global reach, impacting over 300,000 people across 70 communities in six countries.
- As a Christian organization, Karis supports people with disabilities and their families through programs, services, advocacy, and community engagement that reflect its Values, Vision, Mission, and Christian Faith Foundation.
Equal Opportunity
- Karis Disability Services strives to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
- The organization is dedicated to meeting all provincial human rights, accessibility, and employment standards.
- Karis seeks to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities, consistent with its Accessibility Policies and the AODA.
- Applicants requiring accommodation will be supported to meet their accessibility needs.