Nonprofit Capacity Building Coordinator - Leduc

Nonprofit Capacity Building Coordinator - Leduc

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Posting comes off at 12:00 AM on Closing Date, with competition closing at 11:59 pm day prior.

Permanent, full-time (35 hours/week)

At the City of Leduc, our mission is Building a connected community for all people.. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

At the City of Leduc, we believe in building a strong, connected, and inclusive community. Our Community & Social Development team plays an important role in contributing to the quality of life of our residents. The team supports community development, long-term planning for spaces and projects that build active, creative and engaged communities, events, arts, culture, heritage, and capacity-building services for volunteers, nonprofits and the community.

We are looking for an experienced, collaborative, and community-focused professional who is passionate about strengthening local nonprofit organizations and building strong relationships with community partners.

We are currently recruiting a Nonprofit Capacity Building Coordinator to support the sustainability, effectiveness and resilience of local nonprofit organizations.

Reporting to the Lead, Capacity Building Services, this position will serve as a primary liaison between the City of Leduc and the nonprofit sector. The successful candidate will provide capacity-building and organizational development support, connect organizations to municipal resources and services, facilitate partnerships, and identify emerging community needs and opportunities.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to initiatives that strengthen organizational health, governance, leadership, and long-term sustainability while supporting a vibrant, inclusive and resilient community.

As the Nonprofit Capacity Building Coordinator, your key responsibilities will include:

Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations by providing capacity-building support, organizational development services and strategic guidance.

Serve as a primary liaison between the nonprofit sector and the City of Leduc, facilitating communication, collaboration and partnership opportunities.

Identify community needs, strengths, trends and emerging opportunities to support a vibrant, inclusive and resilient nonprofit sector.

Connect nonprofit organizations to municipal resources, services, programs and expertise that enhance organizational effectiveness and community impact.

Support nonprofit organizations in strengthening governance, leadership, strategic planning, and overall organizational sustainability.

Assist organizations in identifying and accessing funding opportunities, including providing guidance and support for grant applications and City-supported initiatives.

Facilitate partnerships among community organizations, municipal departments, funders and other stakeholders to advance shared community goals.

Provide advice and support to organizations navigating municipal processes, policies and opportunities related to community development initiatives.

Monitor and assess community issues, needs and opportunities to inform planning, service delivery and community investment decisions.

Prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials and other information for management and Council on community priorities, organizational partnerships, funding outcomes and emerging sector trends.

Support the Municipal Grants program as required and directed by the Lead, Capacity Building Services or Community Development Manager.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal City departments, community organizations, agencies, businesses, schools, funders and other stakeholders.

Represent the City at community meetings, working groups, committees and other community-based activities as required.

Participate in community engagement activities and provide on-site support for community initiatives as required.

Prioritize and adjust work plans in response to emerging needs, projects and priorities across the business unit and Community & Social Development Department.

Support Emergency Social Services activities by incorporating ESS messaging into…