Development & Community Engagement Coordinator

Jewish Federation of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation of British Columbia is seeking a Development & Community Engagement Coordinator to lead grant development and expand JSABC’s funding base and community reach.

You will own the grant lifecycle from prospecting and proposal writing through submission, compliance, and reporting, while supporting donor recognition, fundraising campaigns, volunteer management, and strategic community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Strong grant-writing and proposal development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a nonprofit context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Lead grant lifecycle from prospecting to reporting.
• Develop proposals and ensure compliance with funders.
• Support donor recognition and fundraising campaigns.
• Coordinate volunteers and cultivate partnerships.
• Collaborate with leadership to inform program design and outcomes.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Proposal development

Donor relations

Stakeholder management

Volunteer coordination

Tools

CRM databases

MS Office

Reporting tools

Job description

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 reports to the Executive Director and 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.