Fund Development And Communications Coordinator

About Us: Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador is a nonprofit organization based in St. John's, dedicated to providing over 20 programs and services for people with disabilities across the province.

Position Overview: The Fund Development and Communications Coordinator supports the Fund Development and Communications Manager by coordinating fundraising campaigns, organizing events, and managing both internal and external communications while overseeing the Fund Development and Communications Assistant's responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities:

Supervision

• Oversee the Fund Development and Communications Assistant's responsibilities.

Event and Campaign Coordination

• Collaborate with the Fund Development and Communications Manager to coordinate and execute annual fundraising campaign and events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including registration, venue setup, on-site coordination, and fundraising software.
• Develop and implement new campaigns and events to raise awareness and generate revenue.

Sponsorship and Partnerships

• Develop and maintain community partnerships to support national and local campaigns.
• Assist with identifying, stewarding, and retaining significant event sponsors and donations.
• Create individualized impact reports and post-event feedback forms to assess event outcomes.

Luxury Cabins Lottery Support

• Lead customer service relations, prize coordination and delivery, ticket processing, and logistics for draw dates.

Third-Party Events and Agreements

• Take the lead in coordinating third-party fundraising agreements and initiatives.

Communications

• Work with external marketing agencies to support campaigns and events goals.
• Using email subscription software, create engaging content for external communications, including monthly newsletters, quarterly updates, event invitations, and more.
• Update the organization's annual Gratitude Report.
• Assist with issuing split tax receipts.

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma is an asset; a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in fundraising with a charitable organization is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating campaigns, events, and communication strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with various software platforms, including Google Workspace, fundraising software, website content management systems, lottery software, email subscription tools, and Zoom.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Valid driver's license and access to personal transportation.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision care.
• Critical illness and life insurance.
• On-site parking.
• Paid time off.
• RRSP matching program.
• Professional development opportunities.

Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-06