Philanthropy Coordinator

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada Community Options A Society for Children Full time

**Position Summary**:
This position will report directly to the Executive Director.

***Key Accountabilities**:
***_Event Planning and Management_
- Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events and donor appreciation events.
- Develop event concepts, themes, and timelines to ensure successful execution.
- Manage event logistics, including venue selection, vendor negotiations, budget management, and on-site event coordination.
- Donor Relations_
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners.
- Develop and implement strategies for donor retention and growth.
- Prepare and distribute regular communications, including impact reports, and event invitations.
- Fundraising and Development_
- Assist in the development and implementation of annual fundraising plans.
- Identify and research potential funding sources, including grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations.
- Manage donor database and ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Grant Writing_
- Research and identify grant opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and goals.
- Write and submit compelling grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Develop and manage a grant calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and follow-up actions.
- Ensure compliance with all grant reporting requirements and manage post-award grant administration.

Other related duties as assigned and not listed above.

***Education and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. (preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in event planning, fundraising, or nonprofit management.
- Minimum 3 years proven success in a charitable fundraising environment, event planning, fundraising, nonprofit management or the equivalent education and experience
- Certification in Event Planning or Fundraising (CFRE).
- Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge.

**Required Skills**:

- Knowledge of local philanthropic community and trends.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven success in relationship building
- Proficiency in donor management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by events.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, MailChimp, Canva, CanadaHelps, Zoom and donor management software is an asset
- Flexible, results and detail-oriented
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth

**Working Conditions and Conditions of Employment**:

- Work primarily in an in-person office environment
- Monday to Friday - Full-time / 35 hours per week
- Periods of prolonged sitting, exposure to a computer screen and performing repetitive movements
- Travel in and around Edmonton and surrounding area is required (20-25 %)
- Current Alberta Childcare Intervention and Police Record Check with vulnerable sector check (obtained within the past 6 months or more recent to hire date)
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

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