Development & Community Engagement Coordinator

Jewish Seniors Alliance; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Seniors Alliance in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Development & Community Engagement Coordinator to lead JSABC’s grant development program and grow the organization’s funding base and reach. You will own the full grant lifecycle—from prospecting and proposal writing through submission, compliance, and reporting—alongside donor recognition, fundraising campaign support, and volunteer management.

This role requires strong writing and relationship-building skills, and the ability to represent

Qualifications

• Experience in grant writing and full-cycle grant management.
• Experience in development, fundraising, or community engagement.
• Proven ability to build relationships with funders, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience using a CRM/database for donor and grant records.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full grant lifecycle from prospect identification through award and reporting.
• Research and identify new grant opportunities across foundation, government, and corporate funders.
• Ensure full-cycle funding compliance and prepare interim/final grant reports.
• Maintain grants database and documentation; manage grant stewardship and acknowledgments.
• Develop and maintain grants calendar and funding pipeline.
• Expand JSABC’s funder base into corporate and non-Jewish philanthropic sectors.
• Coordinate with program staff to gather program data for proposals and reports.
• Provide regular grant pipeline and compliance updates to the Executive Director.
• Support mail campaigns, calling campaigns, and donor outreach activities.
• Recruit, support, and coordinate volunteers and advisory groups.
• Provide event support for organizational events and budgets.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Donor relations

Relationship building

Communications

CRM management

Project management

Tools

Keela CRM

Job description

Position Summary

The Development & Community Engagement Coordinator leads JSABC’s grant development program and assists in growing the organization’s broader funding base and community reach. This role owns the full grant lifecycle — from prospecting and proposal writing through submission, compliance, and reporting — alongside donor recognition, fundraising campaign support, volunteer management, and strategic community partnerships.

This role works alongside the Manager, Executive Administration and Operations for shared front-desk coverage, and alongside the Program Development & Advocacy Consultant, who leads program design, workplans, and outcomes tracking that inform grant proposals and reports.

The position requires strong relationship-building and writing skills, comfort representing JSABC externally, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reception & Office Front Desk

• Answer incoming phone calls, greet visitors, and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff member during scheduled office hours.
• Provide back-up front desk coverage alongside the Manager, Executive Administration and Operations.

Grant Development & Management (Lead Role)

• Research and identify new grant opportunities aligned with JSABC’s mandate across foundation, government, and corporate funders.
• Lead the full grant lifecycle — proposal writing, budgets, supporting materials, and submission — from prospect identification through award.
• Own full-cycle funding compliance, including tracking funding agreements and deliverables, and preparing interim and final grant reports.
• Maintain the grants database and organized grant documentation systems, and lead grant stewardship, including funder acknowledgments and thank-you communications.
• Develop and maintain the grants calendar and funding pipeline.
• Expand JSABC’s funder base into corporate and non-Jewish philanthropic sectors.
• Coordinate with the Program Development & Advocacy Consultant to gather program data, outcomes, and evidence needed to strengthen grant proposals and reports.
• Provide regular grant pipeline and compliance updates to the Executive Director.

Fundraising Campaign Support

• Support mail order and other campaigns by coordinating printing, mailing logistics, timelines, and vendor liaison.
• Support phone calling campaigns by building and distributing call lists, preparing scripts, and tracking and following up on calls.
• Communicate with Board and other stakeholders for completion of work.
• Make phone calls and be comfortable with solicitation of funds and items.
• Support and coordination function; campaign strategy, messaging, targets, and timing are set by the Executive Director.

Donor Relationship Stewardship & Recognition

• Own JSABC’s donor recognition program organization-wide, including acknowledgment processes and milestone recognition.
• Draft and send donor thank-you letters.
• Deposit donation cheques at the bank, as required.
• Maintain mid- and large-donor records and stewardship notes within Keela, in coordination with the Manager, Executive Administration and Operations, who owns the database system.
• Support the Executive Director in cultivating and coordinating activities that raise funds or otherwise solicit gifts for the organization.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community leaders, partner agencies, funders, and community organizations.
• Represent JSABC at community events, forums, and stakeholder meetings as needed.
• Facilitate community consultations and planning conversations where appropriate.

Volunteer Management

• Recruit, support, and coordinate JSABC volunteers and advisory groups.
• Strengthen volunteer leadership capacity across programs.

Program and Event Management

• Provide strategic and funder-facing support for organizational events, including AGM and Galas.
• Support the Program Committee and coordinate event budgets in partnership with the Manager, Executive Administration and Operations, who leads day-of logistics.
• Participate in event standing committees as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant writing and full-cycle grant management is required.
• Experience in development, fundraising, or community engagement.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with funders, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfort working within a CRM/database system for donor and grant records.
• Experience in a nonprofit environment is an asset.

Core Competencies

• Grant writing, compliance, and full-cycle grant management
• Donor development and stewardship
• Community engagement and partnership building
• Volunteer management
• Program and event coordination
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Fosters a collaborative team environment by promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability.

Salary

Based on experience, pro-rated for hours worked.