Fund Development Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Hospice of Waterloo Region Full time

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The mission of Hospice Waterloo Region is to “engage our community to inspire, nurture and comfort the human spirit in life, death and bereavement.” As a client-centred organization, our core values include professionalism, volunteerism and engagement. Located at the Gies Family Centre in Waterloo, we are known as a leader in hospice palliative care, providing care to individuals and families throughout Waterloo Region with community programs and in our Cook Family residence.

The Fund Development Coordinator is an important member of the Development Team, working collaboratively to help achieve the fund raising objectives of the organization. This position is part of a strong philanthropic culture and requires exceptional interpersonal skills, compassion, and the ability to connect and engage fully with both donors and volunteers. This position will focus primarily on supporting our signature fundraising, organizational, and third party events to raise funds and awareness in support of the mission of Hospice Waterloo Region.

**POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for developing and maintaining lasting relationships with donors, sponsors and volunteers, with an emphasis on personal communication and donor stewardship
- Responsible for the planning, logistics, marketing, budgeting, and success of Hospice’s annual signature events
- Provide support and assistance with the planning and execution of organizational events including volunteer recognition, AGM, etc.
- Work with the Development Team in sourcing and securing event sponsorship
- Maintain a resource listing and contact information for local venues
- Obtain and negotiate supplier/vendor agreements for all events
- Collaborate with Client Services Team to source volunteers for event committee positions and day-of-event volunteer support
- Oversee event committees and delegation of duties to event volunteers including preparing and distributing committee minutes and supporting documents
- Provide day-of-event leadership for signature events
- Work in collaboration with the Development Team to identify communication, marketing and social media needs for events
- Manage on-line and manual registrations for events and respond to queries regarding event details
- Prepare post event wrap up, evaluation, statistics and final, analytical reports
- Work with Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, Donor Perfect, AKA Raisin and Survey Monkey to maintain and/or update participant and/or donor databases and mailing lists
- Ensure appropriate and timely thank you and recognition for event participants, committee members, volunteers, and sponsors.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Post-secondary education in Fund Development or related university degree or college program
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fund development required, including experience working with donors and volunteer committees in the not-for-profit sector.
- Highly proficient with computers, MS Office products, specialty software including Hootsuite and Canva, and fundraising databases (Donor Perfect)
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices and guidelines.

**SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES**
- Excellent communication skills including courtesy, tact, discretion, and diplomacy
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements and environment, and to work independently
- Ability to multi-task, manage time constraints, quality pressures and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated and committed, with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive materials and situations
- Respect and value for the diversity of communities and individuals
- Participation in internal and external professional development opportunities to enhance skills and abilities
- Knowledge of Waterloo Region an asset
- Available to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

**Salary**: $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-06

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