Fund Development Coordinator
Island Nature Trust
Fund Development Coordinator
Island Nature Trust is looking for an energetic, organized self-starter to join their growing team. The Fund Development Coordinator will work with the Executive Director and Development Committee and will be responsible for providing coordination and leadership on all fund development initiatives. This will include, but is not limited to, building support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources of capital, operating and project funding. This position is suited to someone looking to build a rewarding career in development. If you’re looking to join a growing not-for-profit with big ambitions, then please apply.
Development Responsibilities:
- Leading the implementation of the Trust’s fund development strategy with a focus on growing donations from individuals, corporate donors, and foundations
- Growing a third-party community fundraising program
- Identifying and managing sponsorship opportunities
- Identifying and organizing the stewardship process for major gifts for land and capital acquisitions
- Researching public and private funding opportunities and assisting the management team with proposal development
Individual Donor / Corporate Relations:
- Researching prospects for the Development Committee
- Implementing donor stewardship program and ensuring donors are recognized accordingly
Records Management:
- Utilize the Trust’s Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software to build and maintain detailed records of a growing network of prospective donors and corporate sponsors
- Reporting on funding goals
- Coordinating with the Office Coordinator to confirm invoicing, payment collection and receipting
Marketing/Communications:
- Working with the management team to ensure development programs are being marketed and promoted properly through a mix of paid, earned, and free mediums
- Ensuring the entire fund development portfolio is easily found and accessible to prospective donors (ways to give, legacy planning, pledges, e-commerce)
- Collaborating on building and organizing creative materials for various campaigns (pamphlets, posters, flyers, web content, social media content, presentations etc.)
Event Coordination:
- Lead and coordinate donor and volunteer appreciation events
- Lead and coordinate fundraising events
Other Duties:
- Managing the Trust’s e-commerce platform including processing orders
- Providing support to other staff when required. This could include assisting administrative staff with their duties, helping with field work, or organizing communication functions outside of development work
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary graduate with a degree or diploma in Event Management, Administration, Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or Non-Profit Fundraising
- CFRE certificate an asset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, Photoshop and other relevant tech
- Experience with WordPress
- Customer Relations Management (CRM) software experience
- Savvy with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- Knowledge of donor stewardship and practices, fundraising, marketing strategies and media operations
- Comfortable with public speaking and media relations
- Strong networking skills
- Ability to think and work creatively. Graphic design skills are desirable
- Ability to show discretion, tact and sound judgement
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Proven leadership capabilities
- Experience organizing events
- Strong research, analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple projects at once
The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of commitment to the environment and preserving and protecting land for future generations of Islanders and wildlife to enjoy.
Previous experience in a fund development role is preferred. Candidates with transferable skills are invited to apply.
Terms of Employment:
- This position is a full-time permanent position beginning as soon as possible
- Health and dental plan provided
- Annual professional development budget
- Starting wage is $25/hour
- This position is based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- Must be legally able to work in Canada
Cover letters and resumes can be sent to admin@islandnaturetrust.ca. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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