Business Development Coordinator

Engineering Ministries International Canada

Reports to: Development & Communications Director

Position: Full time (37.5 hrs./week)

The Business Development Coordinator plays a crucial role in advancing the mission of EMI Canada by identifying, cultivating, and managing strategic partnership and revenue‑generating opportunities. Under the direction of the Development Director and in collaboration with the Executive Director, this role focuses on prospect research, relationship development, opportunity analysis, proposal preparation, and supporting the growth of corporate, organizational, and institutional partnerships.

You are a self‑motivated and organized professional with a passion for advancing the mission of EMI Canada. You have strong communication skills, including exceptional writing and presentation abilities. You are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and you can capably manage projects, details, and deadlines while building meaningful external relationships.

• Events, public speaking, networking, developing pipeline of clients, recruiting interns (45%)
  • Build strategies and implement them around recruitment, creating a pipeline of projects and networking to help organizations understand how EMI can help them with their projects.
  • Do public speaking at networking events to build the EMI brand.
  • Attend and support EMI Canada events as appropriate.
• Development & Communications (25%)
  • Assist the Development Director with administrative aspects of departmental work.
  • Support other marketing & communications initiatives as required.
  • Help plan and follow up on fundraising events.
• Grants Administration (20%)
  • Coordinate and execute all aspects of grant management: prospect research and cold calling; drafting and editing proposals; managing active grants; drafting and editing grant reports; maintaining detailed records.
  • Act as internal point person for grants initiatives and collaborate across the organization to develop proposals and reports.
  • Develop relationships with prospective and active granting partners.
  • Represent EMI Canada’s vision, mission, and values professionally.
  • Collaborate with the Development Director to set and monitor goals.
• Possible domestic or international travel to experience projects or build relationships with clients (5%)
  • May be asked to go on project trips from time to time.
• Discipleship and Spiritual Leadership (5%)
  • Participate regularly in staff team discipleship initiatives such as Days of Prayer, retreats, and daily devotion and prayer.
  • Engage individuals and groups in a Christian manner, representing the organization appropriately.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate organizational vision, mission, and activities with a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Experience in crafting promotional and/or fund development messaging and sharp editing skills.
  • Proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, Excel, internet applications, and ability to learn and use databases (CIVI CRM).
  • Comfortable with cold calling and phone communication.
  • Experience with grant management software (Grant Advance or other) is an asset.
  • Experience in charitable or nonprofit fundraising is an asset.
  • Experience supporting short or long‑term Christian missions and/or international development is an asset.
  • Experience in cross‑cultural ministry contexts is an asset.
  • Experience communicating about technical design and delivery is an asset.
  • Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
  • Proactive self‑starter, capable of working independently and in team environments.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, building positive collegial relationships.
  • Ethical, tactful, and committed to confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for job‑related duties.
• Education and Experience
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant field is preferred.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role, or having performed similar tasks, preferably in a charitable setting.
• Personal Characteristics
  • Heart and…