Coordinator of Fund Development

**Job Title**: Coordinator of Fund Development

**Reports to**:Executive Director
- Tracy Snell

**Job Purpose**:
The Coordinator of Fund Development (CFD) is responsible for ensuring that Jessica’s House Hospice (JHH) maintains sustainability by ensuring operating funds are raised through various avenues throughout the year. The CFD creates and implements fund development strategies. CFD will develop and foster donor relationships to promote JHH in our community.

The CFD will coordinate the overall operation of fundraising activities by building relationships within the community and providing resources and awareness. As a member of the Operation Committee, the CFD will promote the organization’s profits and mission in developing and enhancing strong donor partnerships and prospect development.

The CFD reports to the Executive Director and will work closely with the Communications & Marketing Coordinator.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Develop a three-to-five-year development plan with the Operations Committee that incorporates annual appeals, major donors, grants, corporate and individual appeals, and special events.
- The activities within the development plan will be reviewed and updated annually.
- Devise strategies to raise $1+ million annually, depending on the annual budget and operational demands.
- Regularly provide updates to the Executive Director and Operations Committee on the status of all development targets.
- Work with the Executive Director and Governance Board to raise awareness of the charity and its work at local and provincial levels by carrying out public presentations and developing media opportunities.
- Develop methods to raise corporate awareness of the organization and demonstrate how this plan is carried out.
- Research, recommend and manage new and ongoing granting opportunities with the Executive Director and Communications & Marketing Coordinator
- Coordinate networking events to increase the organization's professional network and enhance relationships.
- Manage and update databases to record donor contact and preference information.
- Establish a fundraising/event planning budget for approval annually with the Operations Committee.
- Identify and meet with new donors to obtain support for the organization.
- Advance donor stewardship and recognition
- Ensure the donor database on Keela is current and accurate.
- Ensure representation at third-party events as required and assist such third parties as necessary
- Examine ways to increase and promote the number of third-party events each year
- Hires and manages events contractors and vendors
- Supports In Memory/Honor donation program
- Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure appropriate volunteer support for all special events.
- Assist Operations Committee in identifying and developing operational plans and tactics for growing community presence, fundraising, and business relationships
- Meeting approved annual fundraising goals by supporting the execution of established fundraising programs.

**Qualifications**
- University degree or equivalent education and experience in fundraising and philanthropy
- Certified Fund Raising Executive or fundraising certificate required
- Strong understanding of hospice and not-for-profit environments.
- Demonstrated ability to drive for results while maintaining and building effective relationships; effective communication skills.
- Experience coaching and managing a team of people toward success
- Proven competence in project management, multi-tasking, planning, analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral, and writing skills, including the expertise to create promotional materials and proposals.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required (some weekends and evenings)
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and effectively as part of a team.
- Knowledge and excellence in working with fundraising software is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills, excellent time management, and proven ability to meet competing deadlines in an organized manner.
- Must have strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft 365.

**Working conditions**
- Interacts with donors, residents, family members, staff, and visitors
- Occasionally required to work off-site at indoor and outdoor fundraising events.
- Works in a shared office environment.
- All new employees will be required to provide, at their own expense, a valid Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector screen.

**Physical requirements**
- Intermittent physical activity, including walking, standing, and sitting.
- Sitting at a desk or standing for extended periods.
- Flexibility in hours and including the need to work extended hours and occasional evenings and weekends as required.