Donor Relations Coordinator Jobs

DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR

ADVANCEMENT

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to finding ways forward, and starting small and thinking BIG in the support and coordination of donor stewardship activities in the Advancement team as a Donor Relations Coordinator. At NorQuest we believe in our students and how the power of education changes lives. Our donors are a key part in creating accessible education opportunities, removing barriers, and allowing our learners to flourish, and our Donor Relations Coordinator helps to provide a best in class stewardship experience.

Reporting to the Donor Relations Consultant, the Coordinator is collaborates with the Advancement team to ensure donors and partners are shown gratitude, acknowledgement, and recognition regardless of the level of their giving. Using the understanding of the link between stewardship and cultivation, the Coordinator supports the implementation of prospect strategies with leadership, annual, and major giving relationship managers, acting as a project manager, communicator, and relationship builder.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Produce queries and reports.
• Query and manage lists from Raiser’s Edge for events, Community Reports, and other mailings, ensuring required recognitions permissions are obtained.
• Enter actions into Raiser’s Edge to ensure accurate execution of all commitments.
• Coordinate and support Thankview and Odder digital stewardship, creating best in class digital donor experience.
• Lead the reporting of results to Donors, prioritizing production of annual stewardship reports and oversight of their creation, including directing all research required.
• Prepare stewardship reports including annual digital Endowment fund reports, progress reports, and other reports as required by Advancement Team.
• Reporting includes annual Endowment fund reports, Shine report, reports to award donors, impact and progress reports, and sponsorship fulfillment reports.
• Enter event information into Raiser’s Edge, linked to attendees, updating other donor records as required.
• Monitor and complete actions as required, working closely with Advancement team members to ensure all actions are completed.
• Review executed Donation & Recognition Agreements.
• Coordinate all requirements to fulfill stewardship plans, including collateral and ad development, story development, quotes, and bookings.
• Support with administration of recognition signage for the college and design and placement of new signage, donor walls, and sponsorship naming in facilities.
• In collaboration with the Branding, Marketing and Communications department, develop stewardship and donor relations materials.
• Support development activities for individualized stewardship opportunities and coordinate resources from the Advancement team to implement plans, including individual stewardship donor campus visits, digital communications, and personalized recognition gifts.
• Develop, edit, and update web content for Advancement.
• Manages RSVP lists for fundraising events.
• Provide administrative support in filing, photocopying, scanning, preparation of mailings, supply inventory, courier packages, and other related office duties.
• Assist advancement team in creation of Donor and Sponsor Recognition Agreements.
• Manage requisition of donor wall and plaque updates.

What You Bring

• 2+ years' experience in marketing and communications, fund development, or relationship building.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to event sites - some travel and availability outside normal business hours is needed to help support events.
• Diploma in a related field like Marketing and Communication, Fund Development, or Event Management.

What Makes You a Difference Maker

• Professional experience with creating strong written and digital communications including letters, impact reports, and briefing notes.
• Excellent judgment in handling confidential information and maintaining ethical standards.
• Ablility to problem solve and use judgment in situations requiring initiative.
• Time management skills with the ability to translate plans into action.
• Strong attention to detail and experience inputting data into CRM and databases.

SALARY $43,988 - $57,175 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and includes immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities. As this role supports in-person events, you will need to be located in the Edmonton area.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

ACCESSIBILITY At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to [email protected].

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

COMPETITION NUMBER 2023-4150

CLOSING DATE August 27, 2023 at 1159 PM MDT