Resource Development Coordinator

Cambridge Shelter Corporation is seeking an experienced Resource Development Coordinator to lead our events and fundraising team.

**Work closely with the Finance Coordinator and Board of Directors Fundraising Committee to generate much needed revenue and increase positive exposure in the community.**

The position is allows for autonomy and the ability to be creative with a changing organizational landscape. The employee will work in a steady paced environment with an emphasis on work-life balance. The employee will have access to great benefits, EAP, a set schedule, and vacation time

**Position Description**

This position will be responsible for all facets of Fundraising and Event Planning. CSC is a person-centred agency dedicated to assisting individuals in moving forward with their lives.

**Principal Responsibilities**

**Funds Development**
- Establishes short
- and long-range goals for unrestricted funding sources and enlists support in implementation from members, Board Directors, volunteers and staff.
- Works with Board, staff and volunteers to develop funding related projects.
- Organizes individual donor campaigns (e.g., major donors, direct mail and Board).
- Organizes solicitation drives for pledges of ongoing support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Strategizes and orchestrates methods of approach to institutional donors, researching public and private grant sources (agencies, corporations and foundations) to identify sources of restricted and unrestricted funding.

**Major Gift/Donor Support**
- Produces major donor, Board and special category solicitations/support materials with the intent to retain or upgrade gifts when possible.
- Designs, implements and manages Stewardship Program.
- Applies “Moves Management” practices in managing database of supporters.
- Cultivates donors by producing specialized correspondences, preparing letters of acknowledgment, scheduling and attending in-person visits.

**Planned Giving Program**
- Designs, implements and manages a comprehensive Planned Giving Program
- Informs and educates the legal, accounting and wealth management communities to recognize the CSCS as a possible recipient of planned gifts
- Tracks progress of pending Legacy and Bequest gifts.

**Development & Community Relations**
- Represents the CSC in a professional manner
- Supervises most development and community relations matters, particularly the creation of various communications such as the annual report and social media content
- Plans, directs and/or coordinates all CSC and third-party Development activities, including all major fundraising activities
- Makes recommendations to increase and enhance CSC’s positioning in the public and identify any issues that may impact the image or reputation of the organization as a charity.
- Maximizes the impact of social media ensuring website and print material content is current and all material follows CSC print and publication guidelines.

**Database and Records Management, Financial Reporting**
- Supervises and coordinates the maintenance of digital and paper records of prospects, donors, partners, foundations and grant contributors.
- Maintains security and quality controls.
- Generate queries, reports, exports and any other collection data as needed.
- Maintains accurate accounting of all unrestricted income and its sources.
- Interfaces with team and Finance to fulfill information requests and maintain reporting accuracy.

Cambridge Shelter Corporation strives to provide a safe, healthy, positive and nurturing environment for its employees. Wherever possible, Cambridge Shelter Corporation will provide opportunities for employees to attend workshops, conferences and additional training that relates to their position. All employees are expected to behave in an appropriate manner and to be ambassadors for Cambridge Shelter Corporation in the community

**Qualifications**

3+ years experience

Experience working in a non-profit setting is an asset

Vulnerable Sector Police check required

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

Pay: From $61,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person