Development Coordinator

Position

Development Coordinator

Elements Society

Calgary or Vancouver (work from home, Vancouver preferred)

• Type:
  Full-time (35 hours/week) Length: 1 year contract with possibility of extension
• Salary: $58,/year (experience dependant)
• Start Date:
  
  Feb 2025 (at the earliest)
• Final date to receive applications:
  Open until filled, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

We’re on a mission to inspire environmental action through education. Our interdisciplinary, action-oriented programs equip learners with the skills they need to take environmental action at home, school and in the community.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Coordinator will play a pivotal role in building and supporting Elements’ fund development and donor engagement efforts. They will be responsible for strategizing, planning, and implementing comprehensive fundraising programs to help advance our mission. This position will be expected to cultivate and steward all donors and sponsorship opportunities, as well as develop new revenue streams that help support and achieve Elements’ mission.

This position plays a crucial role in promoting our organization and engaging with our community, donors, and stakeholders. This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to build a legacy, develop significant skills and advance their career within a growing organization.

• Fund Development Strategy & Implementation:
  • Collaborate with leadership to set fundraising goals and develop and implement strategies to meet them
  • Build on Elements’ past fundraising successes and current opportunities and implement new campaigns and initiatives
  • Create fundraising materials and compelling donor communications to promote giving opportunities
  • Monitor progress towards goals and adjust strategies as needed
  • Prepare reports on fundraising activities and outcomes
• Donor Engagement and Stewardship:
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing donors
  • Increase and secure new donors, funding and engagement through effective donor stewardship
  • Implement donor cultivation, retention, and recognition activities (ex. donor reports and communication) to facilitate gift renewals
  • Maintain a comprehensive donor database and records, ensuring accuracy of information and interactions.
• Elements Visibility and Awareness:
  • Seek out opportunities to elevate Element’s profile through community events, collaboration opportunities, and community engagement
  • Leverage marketing content, communications and public relations channels including social media to effectively recognize partners, funders, donors and event participants
• Grant Management:
  • Identify, prepare, submit, report on and manage grant opportunities
  • Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submissions
• Event Planning and Coordination:
  • Plan and coordinate fundraising events
  • Support third party fundraising events and initiatives
  • Evaluate the success of events and implement improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in a fund development role or a related experience.
• Experience in the non-profit sector.
• A reputation of personal integrity and high ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute new fundraising initiatives.
• Ability to identify high ROI opportunities and implement them.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Canva.
• Strong understanding of the funding landscape in Alberta and BC.
• Existing network of contacts within Vancouver and Calgary is an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge of and passion for environmental topics is an asset.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is an asset.
• Ability to attend in person events and meetings.

• Two weeks paid vacation, plus paid office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Extended health benefits (after 3 months probationary period).
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to be a part of a supportive and…