Development Coordinator

Covenant Foundation proudly supports Covenant Health, Covenant Care and Covenant Living and their 155-year legacy of healing the body, enriching the mind and nurturing the soul.

Our foundation partners with the community to help create vibrant communities of health and healing for Albertans from all backgrounds, faiths and circumstances, through every stage of life. With the support of donors, we help transform health care for priorities such as seniors’ health, mental health, rural health, palliative care, and women and children’s health. The funds we raise support specialized programs, equipment and training, and enhanced care spaces for 21 Covenant hospitals and continuing care sites across Alberta.

**We’re seeking an experienced, highly motivated and organized professional to join our team in the full-time, permanent position of Development Coordinator.**

**As our Development Coordinator, your primary responsibilities will include**:

- Providing general administration support to the Development team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, preparing briefing documents, reporting and other materials as required
- Conducting donor and gift research to support cultivation and solicitation strategies
- Assisting with prospective research and donor cultivation activities, including identifying potential funding opportunities and maintaining a donor pipeline
- Preparing correspondence, donation acknowledgements, and reports to donors and community boards, ensuring timely and personalized communication
- Collaborating with team members on special project and initiatives
- Collaborating with the Brand, Strategy and Communications team to develop and maintain content for fundraising materials
- Supporting the Development team in pulling and gathering reporting information from donor database
- Participating in foundation events, community engagement initiatives and other activities as required
- Other duties as required
- Diploma or degree in business administration, nonprofit management, communications or a related field
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships
- Previous experience in fundraising or development role and working with major gift donors, preferably within the nonprofit sector, is an asset
- Familiarity with fundraising best practices including donor cultivation, stewardship and event planning is an asset
- Knowledge of healthcare sector and understanding of the philanthropic landscape in Alberta is an asset
- Proven project management experience
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to think strategically with proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to communicate and collaborate tactfully and effectively across departments and with all levels in the organization, demonstrating a service-oriented approach
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to work individually and as part of an integrated team environment
- Strong commitment to personal development and continuing education to enhance knowledge of fundraising trends, best practices and new technologies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Access, Raiser’s Edge (or other donor databases) and Adobe Pro
- Willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours
- Driver’s license and vehicle required for travel within Alberta

**Why Covenant Foundation?**

We believe in supporting our employees holistically by providing:

- Competitive pay: $55,000-$65,000 per annum based on a 35-hour work week
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Pension plan
- Flex spending account
- Onsite gym
- Hybrid work environment (1-2 days per week in office, or more if that’s your preference)
- Culture code: Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, Engagement

**To Apply**

**Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Flexible work environment (at least one day a week in office).

**Experience**:

- fundraising: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5K 2K4