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EPL Fund Development Manager
Edmonton Public Library
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
About
In this role, you will help guide EPL's fundraising efforts, bringing together donors, sponsors, and partners around shared goals. You will shape strategies across giving, sponsorship, grants, events, and stewardship, always with a focus on authentic relationships and long-term impact.
EPL is one of the most used and most loved public institutions in Edmonton. Joining our team means playing a direct role in ensuring this welcoming space continues to grow and evolve to meet community needs, today and in the years ahead.
Key responsibilities include:
Fund Development Leadership & Strategy
Lead EPL's fund development function, setting and executing a multi-year strategy to grow major giving, corporate sponsorships, fundraising campaigns and events, and grant revenue.
Provide hands-on leadership to the fund development team and collaborators, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong relationship management.
Work closely with subject matter experts and leadership to shape and advance key fund development opportunities and funding priorities.
Translate strategy into actionable plans with clear priorities, timelines, and revenue targets across campaigns and initiatives.
Collaborate with the CEO and Finance to establish goals, budgets, and forecasts, and use data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
Donor, Sponsor & Community Engagement
Build and actively manage a strong pipeline of individual donors, major gift prospects, and corporate sponsors, with significant time spent in the community cultivating relationships and leading donor and sponsor engagement.
Develop long-term relationships that grow both immediate support, planned giving, and sustained investment over time.
Establish and expand strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, and community organizations.
Serve as a key EPL spokesperson with media related to fundraising initiatives, as required. Act as an ambassador for EPL at meetings and events.
Campaigns, Events & Grant Revenue
Design, execute, and evaluate integrated fundraising campaigns and events, bringing forward new ideas and approaches across online giving, direct mail, in-branch initiatives, and fundraising events to drive growth and engagement.
Collaborate closely with Marketing & Communications to shape fundraising campaigns and donor-facing content and visuals across channels, aligned with fund development and organizational priorities.
Lead the full grant lifecycle, from opportunity identification through proposal development and reporting.
Job Requirements:
A related degree with a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in fund development, with demonstrated experience in team leadership. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Strong leadership and team development skills, with experience fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
Demonstrated success in securing funding, including annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, and grants.
Proven ability to proactively build and grow donor and sponsor relationships through active, relationship-based engagement and with internal stakeholders.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with donors, partners, sponsors, and internal stakeholders.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently set goals, execute plans, evaluate results, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience using fund development or CRM systems, including building queries, tracking performance, and reporting on results.
Proven ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams, departments, and stakeholder groups.
Experience in a public sector or non-profit fundraising environment is preferred.
CFRE certification is considered an asset.
Note:
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary level.
Who we are:
The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it's very simple: We share. We share stories, ideas, and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. We are Edmonton's largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.
Pay Band:
$112, ,974 per annum
Total Hours per Week: 35
Classification Title: Manager 2
Posting Date: Feb 5, 2026
Closing Date: Mar 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : Management
Department: Edmonton Public Library
Work Location(s): Stanley Milner Library, 5th Floor, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2V4
Languages
- English
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