Donor Relations Stewardship Coordinator

Position: Donor Relations Stewardship Coordinator ID #1648
The opportunity:

As the Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator, you'll enhance the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s mission through effective donor communication, fostering strong, long-term relationships. You'll tailor communications based on donor preferences, manage confidential donor information in Raiser’s Edge, and protect staff and volunteer anonymity. You'll support donor recognition programs, craft engaging messages, and provide administrative and logistical support for fundraising initiatives.

Your role , guided by high ethical standards and YMCA values, will help show appreciation and strengthen community connections.

Please Note:

This is a hybrid role with travel and in person, on-site time required in the Simcoe County, Muskoka and Parry Sound area.

In this role, you will:

Manage the full donor relationship cycle, from prospect identification to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, by analyzing donor needs and utilizing tools like iWave to assess prospects and create personalized solicitation plans.

Implement and evaluate customized strategies for managing relationships with donors, volunteers, and partners, ensuring effective stewardship, communication, and adjustments based on donor preferences, while adhering to fundraising ethics and maintaining confidentiality.

Develop campaign key messages and gather information for cultivation and stewardship reporting, including program statistics and participant/donor stories.

Support delivering an integrated communication plan, creating, sending, and monitoring engaging communications.

Support the development and implementation of campaign communications, both digital and print, for fundraising.

Develop and implement unique communications related to signature events and capital campaigns.

Provide support for various fundraising and promotional events, including planning, logistics, and on-the-day support (e.g., Move to Give, Gala, Comprehensive Campaigns, and other events).

Research major gift programs and stewardship activities in the sector.

You bring:

Degree or Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field

Minimum 2-years of previous experience working in a nonprofit or charitable fundraising capacity

Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge NXT, an asset

Proven ability to multi-task and effectively manage time while adapting to shifting and emerging priorities.

Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail

Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, including confidence with cold calling/visiting and a polite and professional communication manner.

Ability to speak persuasively to demonstrate the charity’s impact and value, own professional network a bonus.

Outstanding communication skills with a proven ability to craft personalized and unique forms of communication that effectively enhance and strengthen donor relationships with the organization.

Technological skills include client database maintenance (experience with Raiser's Edge CRM or Mail Chimp), databases, and AI tools, and I am comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong attention to detail, especially in data entry and donor records management

Resourceful and independent but comfortable working with the framework of an integrated development program and team-oriented environment.

Why work for the Y:
At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and staff. As the Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and the community. You will work alongside a supportive team of individuals who are committed to our vision…