The Fundraising Coordinator organizes and promotes all events and projects.

• Targets, reaches out to, and develops relationships with new potential donors (individuals, businesses, organizations, etc) seeking to gain financial support for Gateway of Hope
• Builds the donor base through following up on initial contacts and general leads of various kinds, including reaching out to past event participants
• Cultivates relationships with current donors through visits and general correspondence, seeking to gain further commitment and increase their financial support of Gateway of Hope
• Develops newsletters, promotional materials, annual fundraising and other media and fundraising appeal related materials
• Develops the spring, fall and other general fundraising and letter campaigns in consultation with the Operations Manager and Executive Director
• Manages and updates the Gateway of Hope website
• Makes presentations to businesses, community groups, service clubs, schools, churches
• Maintains a year-round focus on the Gateway of Hope Christmas campaign; organizes and gives leadership to the Christmas campaign (letter appeal, kettle campaign, media releases, etc)
• Organizes and promotes all other Gateway of Hope fundraising events and fundraising focused projects
• Collaborates with the Gateway of Hope Volunteer Coordinator for Christmas Kettle and other fundraising event volunteer needs, develops and supervises a team of dedicated volunteers (regular volunteers and event volunteers)
• Maintains a focus on the Gateway of Hope fundraising campaigns, programs, initiatives, volunteers and event through social media; Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Communicates and promotes all other Gateway of Hope fundraising events and fundraising focused projects
• Provides occasional back up to reception for breaks
• Performs other duties as assigned

HOURS:

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; however, may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and speaking engagements
  • During events, may be required to work a flexible schedule including afternoon (noon-8pm) shifts as well as a Tuesday through Saturday work week
• Permanent, full-time
• Benefits, RRSP’s after 3 months

• At least two (2) years of prior related experience, including customer service, coordinating events, administrative assistance and database management experience
• At least one (1) years of community college, with specialized/relevant courses
• Motivated to meet and exceed fundraising goals, establish and maintain collaborative relationships with donors/sponsors and other stakeholders to meet business objectives
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Criminal Record Check

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.