Fundraising Coordinator Jobs

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Fundraising Coordinator executes initiatives in their assigned portfolio to deepen community engagement and generate fundraising revenue for the organization’s overall mission.

Key job accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Director of Development, implement fundraising campaigns to cultivate sponsors and annual donors
• Collaborate cross-functionally on marketing materials and content development
• Manage the administrative duties of the Foundation department, including appropriate and timely tracking, stewardship and benefit fulfillment for sponsors and donors
• Assist in planning, promoting, and implementing fundraising events and initiatives to meet revenue targets
• Contribute to the sales and promotion of special projects including but not limited to the Villa Charities Italian Canadian Immigrant Tribute
• Deliver exceptional support to all constituents, including sponsors, donors, and volunteers
• Coordinate administrative tasks for the department including reporting, license applications, data entry (Raiser’s Edge), tax receipting, etc.
• Update event budgets and fundraising objectives
• Assist in sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with external vendors and suppliers
• Other duties as assigned
• Source and secure cash and in-kind sponsors for events and programs, and ensure sponsorship deliverables are met
• Draft proposals and presentations for new and prospective donors or sponsors
• Assist with research associated with funding opportunities

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent collaborative and process-management experience in a team-oriented environment
• Must be able to work onsite for occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders and represent the organization in a variety of settings
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 2-4 years relevant events and/or fundraising experience, preferably working for a non-profit or in the healthcare or cultural sectors
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and fundraising software platforms (Raiser’s Edge)
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, interpersonal and relationship management skills, including working with volunteers.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, pivot quickly and be flexible

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Villa Charities is committed to providing a safe working environment for our workforce, volunteers, and members of the public with whom we interact regularly. As such, all Villa Charities staff are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Villa Charities Inc. embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. We aim to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from their unique skills, various experiences, and perspective on our vision of “Inspiring people to explore the Italian in all of us.” We ensure that our recruitment practices support this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Villa Charities’ policies, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Villa Charities’ hiring process. To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require an accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.