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 (NBSF) is a new national organization with a mission of protecting endangered ecosystems across Canada. To this end, we fill key conservation funding gaps that are vital for securing new parks and other protected areas.
The Nature-Based Solutions Foundation is looking for a candidate with a deep knowledge of and commitment to protecting native ecosystems. We are looking for a person with exceptional people skills, specifically related to fundraising and donor engagement, and who has detail-oriented research abilities. Working directly with the National Coordinator, the Fundraising Coordinator will provide the necessary support to quickly advance the organization’s fundraising goals by targeting and securing large-scale donations. We are looking for someone who has exceptional research skills and an aptitude for understanding diverse funders and donors with a special focus on the private sector. The Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for identifying and monitoring funding sources and participating in the creation of strategic fundraising initiatives. This person will also focus on conducting in-depth research into prospective funders’ values and goals to ensure highly tailored communications.
Skills and experience:
- Deep knowledge of ecosystems
- A demonstrated commitment to protecting native ecosystems
- Exceptional people skills
- Demonstrated successful experience with fundraising for good causes
- Detail oriented, organized, accurate, flexible, and reliable
- Exceptional research abilities with an eagerness to dive deep to find information
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience with grant writing and application processes
- Familiarity with the private sector, specifically as it relates to business sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility
- Experience with database management and development (e.g. Constituent Relationship Management CRM systems, Donor Prospecting software, etc.)
- Work and/or volunteer experience with environmental organization(s)
- Bonus: familiarity with carbon offset markets and issues
Responsibilities:
- Apply research to successfully engage funders and secure donations
- Identify new funding opportunities (private funds, grants, etc.)
- Conduct research on donor prospects and other key stakeholders leading to funding opportunities
- Brief team on key research findings
- Monitor and maintain fundraising databases and softwares
- Participate in the development of strategic fundraising outreach initiatives
- Analyze and assess outreach efforts; troubleshoot where necessary
- Draft personalized and targeted messaging for diverse funders
- Support presentations, hikes, fundraisers, and other donor events
- Facilitate grant development (organize, prepare, write first drafts and reports)
- Assist with administrative tasks
Application Deadline: Posting will remain open until the position is filled. Submitting your application prior to July 13 is encouraged.
Anticipated start date: July 18, 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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