Fundraising and Development Coordinator

**FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION**

**FUNCTION**:
The Fundraising & Community Development Coordinatorreporting to the Executive Director, will be responsible for the day-to-day marketing and communications support with a specific focus on fundraising events, sponsorship/donations and social media. As the Fundraising & Community Development Coordinator you will be the voice of Big Brothers and Sisters of Orillia and District and a brand champion. Additionally, the Fundraising & Community Development Coordinator will plan and coordinate both annual and third party events ensuring effective implementation, and maximizing revenue potential.

The Fundraising & Community Development Coordinator possesses strong writing and editing skills to support the creation of fresh content for our website and for event materials. It is the responsibility of the Fundraising & Community Development Coordinator to nurture and engage with our community, create fresh dialogue, deepen relationships, and ultimately grow our reach. This role also includes soliciting event sponsorship and developing/nurturing relationships.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Leads event planning and coordination including but not limited to: volunteer coordination, event logistics, internal and external communication and marketing, and overseeing event committee meetings
- Actively engages and attends all agency events
- Assists in the development and implementation of a fund development plan; including fundraising events, social media strategy, annual giving, and donor stewardship
- Manages event sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, contributions, tracks pledges, and correspondence
- Performs data entry and maintenance of electronic donor database system
- Creates content for social media channels, blog and website
- Writes and distributes compelling press releases, PSAs, ad copy, and media invitations, and story pitches
- Supports production of graphic, photo, and video content to brand standards
- Reports Annual Fund Development Plan and regular updates to the board in relation to secured funds and opportunities
- Develops and facilitates individual and corporate fundraising campaigns to support specific efforts of the organization that are relevant to the community
- Within their community, develops and maintains strong relationships with program users, donors, vendors, volunteers, and friends of the organization
- Provides vital information and recording for each event's successful marketing and public relations efforts
- Understands the objective, goals, and brand of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District and applies them into all community outreach efforts
- Acts as a spokesperson for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District in front of stakeholders, partners, and the general public
- Assists with other administrative duties such as issuing tax receipts
- Any other duties as required

**QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**:

- Strong communicator, including outstanding verbal, and written communication skills and a talent for storytelling and copywriting
- Knowledge of digital technologies, platforms, and services such as WordPress, Hootsuite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Canva
- Expertly able to manage time and competing priorities
- Great interpersonal skills, organized, self-starter, motivated, and a team player
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Strong customer service skills, a strong work ethic, patience and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of staff, management, and clients
- Promotes and models professional and ethical behavior
- Able to take responsibility, be accountable, respectful of others and able to deal with change in the workplace

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor’s degree or college graduate certificate with a preference to marketing and fundraising specialties
- Web design experience at entry level or higher (HTML, CSS, PHP) considered an asset
- Video production and editing skills considered an asset
- 1-2 years of demonstrated performance in fundraising and event planning
- Previous non-profit involvement as an employee or volunteer preferred
- Experience with planning community events
- Submit a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (Less than 6 mos. Old)
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and adequate liability insurance or have ongoing access to a vehicle and driver, must be able to provide own transportation to special events
- An ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to work remotely if required

**Job Type**: Full-time

**Hours / Days**: (8:30 - 4:30) Monday to Friday (With availability to work flexible hours including evening and weekend work as necessary)

**Annual Salary** **& Benefits** (Health and Dental Benefits after 3 months)

**HOW TO APPLY**

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday