Fund Development Coordinator

**Hi. We’re Trellis.**

Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of services for people of all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people’s capacity to deal with life’s challenges.

With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential. We’re Trellis - and we’re always growing

**Our Values**

Our values not only define who we are but also support Trellis to achieve our vision of everyone reaching their full potential.
- ** Courage**: We willingly embrace growth, and don’t see it as optional
- ** Empathy**: We relentlessly care about the growth of others and won’t let anyone go unsupported
- ** Learning**: We choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
- ** Impact**: We go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.

**Our Commitments**

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis’ reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from team members both collectively and as individuals.

**What Trellis Offers**

We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff. This includes the following benefits:

- Free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.
- Hybrid work schedule, allowing for a flexible workspace and place.**The Role: Fund Development Coordinator (CSJ 8 weeks Full Time)**

The Fund Development Coordinator role will play a key role in supporting the fundraising effort of Trellis Society. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in non-profit fundraising, donor relations, volunteer coordination, and event planning while contributing to impactful initiatives that support the mission.

**Key Responsibilities**

The Fund Development Coordinator will be a team player, thriving in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task. This includes but is not limited to:

- Generating awareness about the organization both internally and externally.
- Support in creating meaningful volunteer experiences for donors and community members.
- Assisting with screening and onboarding volunteers.
- Designing orientation training for Volunteers.
- Creating a Gift-in-Kind strategy.
- Assisting with administration related fundraising activities.
- Representing Trellis at community initiatives and 3rd Party fundraising events.
- Grant writing opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with members of the Fund Development and Communications teams.

**What You’ll Bring to The Role**:
The Development & Communication Specialist must demonstrate the following competencies:

- Leadership
- Inclusive leadership style that invites participation across the organization, provides clarity, direction and invites ongoing feedback.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.
- Hold oneself and others ethically accountable as to behave and act in the best interest of persons served and the organization.
- Donor Centric
- Builds and stewards strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, grantors and internal stakeholders.
- Support the Fund Development Team to identify stewardship opportunities that share Trellis’ story with the philanthropic community in a positive and trauma informed way.
- Demonstrates gratitude, creativity and respect in all donor interactions.
- Inclusive Communication
- Share Trellis’ work with the philanthropic community using compelling, clear and trauma informed methods, both written and verbal.
- Encourage an open and strong team atmosphere, inviting input, providing support, sharing ownership and mentoring staff to develop through constructive, positive feedback.
- Self-Awareness
- Strong self-reflection skills and the ability to identify personal strengths and growth opportunities.
- Manage conflict as it arises in a manner that is respectful of all involved.

**Knowledge and Skill Expectations**
- Strong interest in non-profit work, fundraising, or community engagement.
- Previous volunteering or working in a non-profit sector is an asset but not required.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal, communications and networking skills w