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Join Our Team as a Fund Development Officer at Between Friends!Do you have a talent for creating unforgettable experiences, a passion for connecting with people, and a drive to make a meaningful impact? Are you ready to lead with creativity, foster relationships, and help shape the future of an inclusive, vibrant community? If so, Between Friends wants YOU as our next Fund Development Officer, Events!Who We Are:At Between Friends, we're all about creating connections, embracing diversity, and celebrating every individual. We run inclusive programs and development opportunities where people of all abilities can come together, have fun, and build meaningful friendships. Our mission is simple but powerful: to create a community where everyone can connect, grow and belong. Whether it's a day at camp, a night of karaoke, or road tripping to Edmonton, we're here to make sure that everyone feels welcome, valued, and included. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and believe in the power of friendship, you'll fit right in with us!The Role:The Fund Development Officer leads the planning, execution, and evaluation of all fundraising and organizational events. The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for engaging stakeholders, cultivating new supporters, and generating revenue to advance our mission.What You'll Do: Be an Event Visionary: Dream up and execute unforgettable fundraising events that captivate donors, inspire supporters, and showcase the heart of our mission. Engage with Impact: Build strong connections with donors, sponsors, and community partners, ensuring they feel valued and inspired to contribute to our cause. Lead with Creativity: Bring your innovative ideas to the table, designing events that are as unique and inclusive as the individuals we serve. Strategize for Success: Set ambitious fundraising goals and craft strategies to not only meet but exceed them, ensuring our mission has the resources to thrive. Foster Collaboration: Work with a passionate team of staff, volunteers, and external partners, creating an environment where everyone is invested in delivering extraordinary events. Measure and Celebrate: Analyze event outcomes, celebrate wins, and continuously refine your approach to ensure ongoing growth and success. Who You Are: An event pro with proven experience in event planning, fundraising and campaigns. A strong project manager with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines. A relationship-building superstar with a passion for fostering positive, inclusive work environments. A creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence. Why You'll Love Working with Us:We're not your typical nonprofit.We're a team that believes work should be meaningful and fun.You'll join a collaborative organization where: Your ideas are welcomed. Your growth is supported. Your wellbeing matters. Your work has a direct and visible impact on hundreds of families every year. From Camp Bonaventure to W.E.S.O.A.R!, every dollar raised helps create spaces where people with disabilities experience friendship, belonging, and unforgettable memories.Apply Now - Join us in creating unforgettable events that inspire, connect, and empower!At Between Friends, we value diversity and recognize that individuals come with a unique set of experiences that can contribute to our mission of providing quality social, recreation, and development opportunities so that people with disabilities can connect, grow, and belong. We believe that adding new ideas and diversity of thought to our teams is essential to our success.Posting Close Date:This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. We thank all applicants for their interest in Between Friends; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Privacy and Hiring Process:We may use artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools to assist with parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications or resumes. These tools support, but do not replace human judgment, and all final hiring decisions are made by people. Personal information is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For more information, please contact us.