Resource Development Coordinator

Title:

Resource Development Coordinator

Job Status:  Full Time, Permanent (Existing Role)

Hours of Work:  40 Hours/Week

Job Region:  All Blue Door Locations (Hybrid)

Salary:  $50,000 - $55,000

Blue Door is a not-for-profit registered charitable agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been an integral part of our community providing essential emergency shelter services since 1982. Blue Door’s mission is to support people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness to attain and retain affordable housing.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Resource Development Manager, the Resource Development Coordinator is a visible and vital role within Blue Door, contributing to the organization’s ongoing growth and advocacy. The Coordinator will be responsible for leading and coordinating Blue Door’s signature event, supporting third-party fundraisers, community outreach, and stewardship. The Coordinator must be highly organized, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and be skilled in relationship management.

Responsibilities
Event Management

Lead the promotion, planning, and execution of Blue Door’s signature fundraising event the Coldest Night of the Year – Richmond Hill including securing sponsors and in-kind donations, recruiting and engaging participants, booking vendors/venues, etc.

Recruit, manage, network, and support event planning committees.

Sign up, support, and oversee event volunteers.

Develop relationships with third-party events (e.g. Hockey Helps the Homeless etc.) and support third-party events in achieving fundraising goals.

Monitor and report event progress to senior management and event partners, as well as assist in post-event evaluation.

Engage and steward event participants and donors throughout the year.

Community Outreach

Represent Blue Door in the community at events, presentations, and community booths.

Support outreach opportunities including community booths and the training of community engagement volunteers.

Represent Blue Door in relationships with select funders and sector interest holders, as required.

Positively communicate to the community Blue Door’s goals and work at every opportunity.

Individual Giving and Stewardship

Support with organizing, promoting, and overseeing Blue Door’s stewardship activities and events including program tours and thank you calls.

Assist the Resource Development Manager with the development and execution of donor stewardship strategies with the objective of further engaging all donors.

Support with the development of new fundraising campaigns and activities.

Assist the Resource Development Manager with direct mailers, creation of major gift fundraising proposals, and individual giving programs.

Prepare and ensure the accuracy of the donor stewardship list in the annual impact report.

Support with donor data entry, receipting, reporting, and timely oral and written communication to donors as required.

Develop strong professional relationships with new and existing donors.

Volunteer Management

Recruit, screen, onboard, and train individual and group volunteers based on organizational needs.

Coordinate volunteer placements by liaising with managers and directors to match roles with skills and availability.

Maintain accurate volunteer records, including hours, roles, and recognition, using Donor Perfect or similar software.

Plan and execute volunteer appreciation efforts, including thank-you communications, awards, and recognition events.

Monitor and evaluate volunteer engagement through surveys, feedback sessions, and ongoing communication.

Additional Operational Assistance

Support all members of the Resource Development team as needed.

Use Blue Door’s existing donor database to monitor progress, track, and generate reports, queries, as well as create customized campaign pledge forms.

Other duties as assigned.

Respect and Professionalism

Maintain professionalism in the workplace.

Work cooperatively alongside and support all Blue Door team members and departments.

Adherence to the mission, vision, policies, and procedures of the organization.

Promote harm reduction practices in accordance with core standards.

Attend internal staff meetings and staff…