Community Partnerships & Fundraising Lead

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory is seeking a Community Partnerships Coordinator to lead fundraising and donor relations for community ministries. You will build partnerships with individuals and businesses, plan annual campaigns, and head up the Christmas Kettle effort.

Strong public speaking, event planning, and relationship-building are essential. This role requires a college program background in Marketing or Business, and a passion for service aligned with our mission.

Qualifications

• Awareness of the basic tenets of Christianity and willingness to support The Salvation Army mission.
• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program (Marketing, Public Administration, Business preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with community partners - individuals, groups and local businesses.
• Lead and coordinate overall community partnerships, fundraising and donor relations programs.
• Create sustainable and long term relationships with donors and corporate sponsors.
• Oversee donor database ensuring data accuracy and donor stewardship.
• Plan and execute annual multi-platform fundraising campaigns (mail, email, social media).
• Public speaking at events and community organizations; represent The Salvation Army.
• Promote volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers for large events.
• Coordinate budgets and reporting for community ministries and campaigns.

Skills

Fundraising

Public speaking

Donor relations

Community relations

Communication skills

Event planning

Education

Post-secondary/college program in Marketing, Public Administration, or Business

Bachelor degree considered a strong asset

Tools

MS Office 365

Excel

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory is seeking a Community Partnerships Coordinator to lead fundraising and donor relations for community ministries. You will build partnerships with individuals and businesses, plan annual campaigns, and head up the Christmas Kettle effort.

Strong public speaking, event planning, and relationship-building are essential. This role requires a college program background in Marketing or Business, and a passion for service aligned with our mission.