Fundraising Coordinator
Job Opportunity: Fundraising Coordinator
Full-time: 40 hours/week, starting at $52,000 per annum, contract
Location: Anywhere in Canada (working remotely)
The Nature-Based Solutions Foundation
We are a new national organization with a mission of protecting the most endangered ecosystems in Canada. To this end, we fill key conservation funding gaps that are vital for securing new protected areas. If you are driven by the idea of inspiring others to take meaningful action to address the extinction and climate crises, then join our dedicated and solutions-oriented team of conservationists as we work to change the outcome for nature!
Position overview
The Nature-Based Solutions Foundation is looking for a candidate with a background in ecology and experience working and/or volunteering to help protect ecosystems. We are looking for a person with exceptional communication and people skills to apply them to fundraising initiatives and donor engagement. The Fundraising Coordinator will work closely with the National Coordinator to quickly advance the organization’s fundraising goals by pursuing and securing large-scale donations. We are looking for someone who has exceptional research skills and an appetite for understanding diverse funders and donors. The Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring funding sources and will collaboratively participate in the creation of strategic fundraising initiatives. This person will also focus on learning prospective funders’ values and goals to ensure highly tailored communications.
Skills and experience:
- Strong understanding of ecosystems and conservation issues
- A demonstrated commitment to protecting native ecosystems
- Exceptional people skills
- Exceptional research abilities with an eagerness to dive deep to find information
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience developing and delivering persuasive presentations to diverse audiences
- Work and/or volunteer experience with environmental organization(s)
- Detail oriented, organized, accurate, flexible, and reliable
- Experience in fundraising and/or sales
- Bonus: familiarity with carbon offset markets and related issues
Responsibilities:
- Engage and inspire prospects by incorporating your knowledge of ecosystems and conservation into donor pitches
- Conduct research on existing donor prospects to cater messaging
- Draft personalized and targeted messaging for diverse funders
- Brief team on key research findings, where necessary
- Collaboratively participate in the development of strategic fundraising outreach initiatives
- Analyze and assess outreach efforts; troubleshoot where necessary
- Support presentations, hikes, fundraisers, and other donor events
- Facilitate grant development (organize, prepare, write first drafts and reports)
Application Deadline: Posting will remain open until the position is filled. Submitting your application prior to September 29 is encouraged.
Anticipated start date: October 25, 2022
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to:
Hania Peper, National Coordinator
coordinator@naturebasedsolutionsfoundation.org
Use exactly the following in your subject line to ensure we receive your application:
Application: Fundraising Coordinator
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