Senior Coordinator, Partnerships and Fund Development

Senior Coordinator, Partnerships & Fund DevelopmentFounded in 2011 by His Majesty King Charles III, The King’s Trust Canada (TKTC) is a national charity that creates pathways to employment for young people facing barriers by providing free skills training, work experience, and networking opportunities.We work with leading Canadian employers, community partners, and educational institutions to advance our mission of helping 100,000 young people increase their employability. By enhancing the skills of our nation’s young people — especially those facing barriers — we strengthen Canada’s workforce, promote equity, and foster inclusive economic growth.Reporting to the Senior Manager, Fund Development and supporting the Director, Partnerships, the Senior Coordinator, Partnerships & Fund Development plays a key role in advancing TKTC’s fundraising and partnership priorities.This position provides coordination, stewardship, and administrative support across a portfolio of corporate, foundation, government, and individual donors and partners. It ensures efficient systems, timely deliverables, and high-quality donor and partner experiences that reflect TKTC’s values of Collaboration, Ambition, Responsibility, and Empathy.The role combines strong organizational, communications, and relationship-management skills with attention to detail in tracking, reporting, and documentation to help secure and sustain resources that enable TKTC’s mission.Please Note: This full-time role has a hiring range of $55,000 – $61,000 and includes an employee benefits program and three (3) weeks’ vacation (in addition to a winter break of approximately one week).This is a hybrid role requiring three (3) days per week at TKTC’s downtown Toronto office. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for donor engagement activities or organization-wide events.RESPONSIBILITIESFund Development SupportCoordinate donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgment letters, impact updates, recognition, and renewal tracking.Assist with grant and proposal submissions by preparing supporting materials, collating documentation, and formatting applications.Reference and update donor and funder records within the CRM system, ensuring contributions, deliverables, and engagement history are accurately reflected to support stewardship and reporting. Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure timely and accurate processing of donations, including confirmation of receipting and acknowledgment communications.Support data collection and reporting for funder deliverables and internal dashboards in collaboration with Programming and Operations.Conduct research on corporations, foundations, government bodies, and individual donors to identify funding opportunities, giving capacity, and to inform cultivation and solicitation strategies.Collaborate across departments to coordinate stewardship and donor engagement activities, ensuring consistent messaging, accurate tracking, and timely follow-up.Corporate Partnership OperationsMaintain documentation, MOUs, and activation checklists for corporate partners, ensuring all agreements and deliverables are current and accessible.Coordinate partner onboarding, safeguarding requirements, and compliance verification in collaboration with Programming and Operations.Track partnership milestones, deliverables, and obligations in the CRM, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.Support the preparation of partner briefings, presentations, and reports to fulfill contractual or relationship management needs.Monitor and follow up on outstanding partner actions, documentation, and stewardship commitments to ensure operational consistency.Systems, Reporting & AdministrationMaintain accurate and actionable donor, funder, prospect, and partner records in the CRM system, ensuring contributions, deliverables, and research insights are current and accessible. Manage departmental systems to ensure that all donor, funder, and partnership documentation is organized and up to date.Track proposal, reporting, and stewardship deadlines to ensure timely completion and submission.Support the development of departmental dashboards, pipeline reports, and impact metrics for internal and external use.Help maintain and improve departmental procedures to enhance efficiency, consistency, and compliance.Collaboration & Cross-Departmental EngagementCollaborate with Programming, Communications, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on funder and partner commitments, deliverables, and communications.Work cross-departmentally to ensure operational alignment between corporate partnerships, fund development, and program delivery teams.Represent TKTC professionally in external correspondence and meetings, demonstrating tact, accuracy, and values-based engagement.Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture that supports TKTC’s mission and priorities.General DutiesCollaborate across departments with a solutions-oriented mindset to advance departmental and organizational goals.Strengthen internal operations by supporting documentation practices and scalable systems.Support the Executive Leadership Team with partner or funder-related briefings, reports, and materials as required.Represent TKTC externally as an ambassador for our mission.Provide oversight to current or future direct reports, interns, or volunteers contributing to the department or organization.Perform other duties or special projects, as assigned, to support departmental or organizational priorities.QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTESQualificationsPost-secondary education in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, donor relations, or nonprofit administration.Proficiency with CRM or donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or equivalent).Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to prepare donor-ready correspondence and materials.Experience coordinating reporting or grant deliverables with funders, government bodies, or foundations.CFRE designation or working toward CFRE accreditation considered an asset.Eligibility to work in Canada.Skills & AttributesHighly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with excellent time-management skills.Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills, with professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.Strong written and verbal communication, research, and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional materials with actionable insights.Competence in managing multiple priorities, tracking deadlines, and producing high-quality deliverables.Analytical and digital proficiency, including Excel, database tools, and virtual collaboration platforms.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams.High degree of professionalism, discretion, and respect for donor and partner confidentiality.Values-driven, demonstrating empathy, accountability, and a collaborative spirit aligned with TKTC’s mission.WHAT WE OFFERSalary commensurate with experience.Lieu time eligibility for occasional evening and weekend work in support of funder or partner events.Comprehensive employee benefits package, including Health / Drug / Dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, and STD/LTD benefits.Three (3) weeks’ vacation, plus an additional winter closure (approximately one week).Paid Time Off (PTO).Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.A chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting youth and contributing to TKTC’s mission.HOW TO APPLYSubmit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF to humanresources@kingstrust.ca. Subject line: "Senior Coordinator, Partnerships and Fund Development”. Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5 PM EST on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.The King’s Trust Canada is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from First Nations, Inuit, Métis peoples; Black and racialized people; LGBTQ2S+ individuals; and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a barrier-free recruitment process, with accommodations available on request at humanresources@kingstrust.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Follow us on LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram for future opportunities.