WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival is a small, but dynamic organization that triples its staff leading up to October. The 17th Annual WordFest will take place October 9-14, 2011 and will bring over 70 writers from around the world in contact with over 14,000 readers. WordFest is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Title — Resource Development Associate
Job Description:
The Resource Development Associate develops and administers annual fundraising campaigns with an emphasis on sponsor and donor care, as well as community partnerships. This position works closely with the Festival Director and Marketing Manager and is a full-time, permanent position.
The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:
• Superior negotiating, problem solving, planning, priority setting and organizational skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, basic knowledge of Filemaker and Tessitura an asset;
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Appreciation of the literary arts; knowledge of the nonprofit arts and culture sector an asset;
• Ability to motivate others, work independently and as part of a team, an appreciation of an open office environment.

Responsibilities Include:
• Support the Festival Director and Fund Development Committee in building and implementing an annual Fund Development Plan; cultivate and solicit donors to support the fundraising plan;
• Maintain the annual giving campaign, manage fundraising and development initiatives;
• Research and develop growth strategies for the annual campaigns with a focus on major giving activities around the fall Festival;
• Administer sponsor and donor care initiatives with particular emphasis on recognition and stewardship;
• Research, collect and maintain fundraising data; identify prospective funders and community partners;
• Fulfill all resource development strategies, including donation and sponsorships from individuals, corporations, foundations, sponsors, and government supporters;
• Development and maintenance of fundraising and project budgets; record keeping;
• Support Fundraising Development committee in planning annual gala;
• Supervise Resource Development Intern and volunteer staff as needed;
• Provide support to the Festival Director as required, including scheduling, calendar management, correspondence;
• Represent WordFest in the community where appropriate (events are often outside-of-office hours).

Board of Directors Administrative Support
• Provide administrative support as needed to Chair and other Board members as required; maintain correspondence and prepare agenda and materials for all Board Meetings and Strategic Retreat; participate on the Fund Development Committee of the Board, provide regular reporting.

Compensation aligns with the candidate’s experience and local not-for-profit sector expectations
If you enjoy working in a supportive work environment and you have a passion for contributing directly to the success of an innovative arts and education organization, please send your resume to: info@wordfest.com -- subject line: Resource Development Associate – Application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.