Job Title: Director of Fund Development
Program: Support Services (ADM)
Location: Penticton
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
How you'll contribute:
Leadership and Strategy
- Work with a high-performing leadership team across communications, marketing, fund development, and fundraising, and contribute to culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for fundraising, multiyear communications, and marketing that aligns with organizational goals and strengthens sustainable revenue streams.
- Guide organizational transformation through storytelling, brand alignment, public engagement, and community partnerships, while serving as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team to ensure alignment with mission and values.
- Develop best practices, evaluation frameworks, and operational processes to support excellence in communications and fundraising.
- Apply data-driven decision-making using analytics, trends, digital tools, and donor insights.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on all fundraising, communications, and engagement programs to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Fund Development
- Working with the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team, and the Board of Directors, design, develop and implement a comprehensive, long-term philanthropy, fundraising, and development plan aligned with OneSky's strategic plan including the necessary resources (human, physical, technological and financial) to be successful with the plan.
- Personally manage a select portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to secure gifts annually.
- Partner with donors and operational leaders to translate key priorities into compelling donor opportunities.
Communications and Marketing
- Guide brand management, content creation, storytelling, and public relations efforts to enhance OneSky's visibility and community impact.
- Leverage multi-channel marketing and digital tools to engage audiences and amplify the organization's mission.
- Ensure campaign communications align with community needs, donor expectations, and organizational values.
- Strengthen organizational voice and visibility through media, public engagement, and collaborative content creation.
- Ensure all communications and campaigns reflect the diversity and lived experiences of the communities served.
- Manage and evaluate communications and fundraising programs through data analysis and reporting to optimize performance.
What you will bring:
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in public policy, nonprofit management, social sciences, marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Seven to ten (7-10) years of senior leadership experience in fundraising, communications, or marketing; nonprofit or mission-driven experience preferred.
- Active participation and/or membership in AFP and/or CAGP; Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or equivalent credential preferred
Job Skills and Abilities
- 7+ years of recent, related experience in a fundraising leadership role, and a proven track record of sustained fundraising annually
- 5+ years of experience in managing and leading people
- Proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts and corporate sponsorships
- Significant experience in leading diverse and innovative fund development strategies
Additional Information
- Ability to function independently and frequently under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Ability to participate in resolving and effectively managing stressful and emergency/crisis situations is an ongoing expectation.
- Participation at meetings, conferences, and other events may involve long work days, and/or evening/weekend work.
- This position follows a standard 40 hours a week schedule determined in collaboration with the Executive Director. The position is based on-site at 330 Ellis Street in Penticton. The role requires flexibility for occasional evening or weekend events, as well as participation in community initiatives as delegated.
- OneSky supports hybrid work options contingent on the suitability of this option for the role. While it may be considered for this position, in accordance with organizational policy, physical presence in the Okanagan is preferred.
The Package
What OneSky Offers:
- $116,272 - $126,838
- Municipal Pension Plan (Defined benefit - employer contribution of 9.3%)
- 4 Weeks of paid vacation
- 12 days of additional health and wellness time off
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits (100% employer paid)
- Employee Assistance Program
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