Fund Development Manager – CKUA

Fund Development Manager

Location:

Edmonton, AB | Hybrid | Full-Time | Non-Union

CKUA is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and people‑focused Fund Development Manager to help lead and strengthen the organization’s annual giving programs during an exciting and meaningful period of growth. This role plays a central part in advancing CKUA’s philanthropic success, supporting the organization’s mission to create community through music, arts, and culture.

Reporting to the Director, Development, the Fund Development Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and managing CKUA’s annual fund development programs, including on‑air campaigns, direct mail initiatives, and leadership giving. This role blends strategic planning with hands‑on leadership, supporting both strong donor relationships and a high‑performing fund development team.

As a key leader within CKUA’s small but mighty Fund Development team, the Fund Development Manager provides direct leadership to two Senior Development Officers and works closely with the Director, Development and Chief Development Officer. The role is also an active contributor to CKUA’s Leadership and Management team, helping ensure fundraising strategies are aligned with organizational priorities and values.

Fund development at CKUA exists in service of a broader creative mission. This role operates within a highly collaborative environment where the shared focus is making great radio, podcasts, events, and cultural experiences possible. Success in this position comes from building strong partnerships across departments and supporting fundraising work that feels integrated, respectful, and aligned with CKUA’s purpose.

The Fund Development Manager strengthens CKUA’s fundraising capacity by leading the development and execution of a strategic, measurable annual fund development plan aligned with both the Fund Development strategy and CKUA’s institutional goals. A core part of this work involves designing and overseeing a proactive moves management approach that supports donors across the full giving journey, from one‑time gifts through monthly, leadership, and major giving.

This role provides leadership in the planning and delivery of CKUA’s semi‑annual on‑air fundraising campaigns, working closely with Marketing, Content, and other teams to ensure campaigns are well‑coordinated, engaging, and delivered smoothly. You will also guide the design and implementation of development programs that support both short‑ and long‑term funding objectives, including direct mail appeals, leadership giving strategies, third‑party fundraising initiatives, and 50/50 raffles.

You will oversee CKUA’s annual giving program, using data and insight to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and support continuous improvement. This includes supervising the effective use of donor information systems and gift processing tools, ensuring donor data is accurate, accessible, and used to drive meaningful engagement.

As a people leader, you will support and coach Senior Development Officers, providing clear direction, regular KPI tracking, and ongoing feedback. You will help identify development opportunities, encourage growth, and foster a supportive, accountable team culture.

Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with colleagues across CKUA, particularly Marketing, to maximize donor acquisition and engagement opportunities and to ensure fundraising efforts are aligned with CKUA’s broader storytelling and audience strategies.

You bring a strong foundation in fund development and a thoughtful, strategic approach to building sustainable fundraising programs. You are comfortable balancing big‑picture planning with the day‑to‑day realities of campaign execution, donor stewardship, and team leadership.

You have several years of progressive fund development experience and demonstrated success in planning and delivering integrated, measurable annual fundraising programs. Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams is important, as is the ability to coach, motivate, and support others in achieving shared goals. A CFRE…