Development & Engagement Coordinator

YMCA of Hamilton Burlington Brantford; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Hamilton is seeking a Development & Engagement Coordinator to manage donor relations and support fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in fundraising, strong communication skills, and experience with event planning. This role offers a full-time salaried position with benefits and a complimentary YMCA membership in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid Vacation Entitlements

Group Health benefit plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid professional development opportunities

Free YMCA Health & Fitness Membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of experience in fundraising.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and adaptability in fundraising approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Annual Giving donors.
• Support planning of YMCA fundraising events.
• Lead stewardship initiatives for donor communication.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Fundraising

Event Planning

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Post-secondary degree or certification in fundraising

Tools

Raisers Edge

Salesforce

Job description

Salary Grade : 3

Starting Salary Range : Starting at $46060 annually commensurate with experience

Department : Association Services

Work Hours : 40 Hours per week

Location : Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA with hybrid work options available

Employment Type : Regular Full-Time Salaried with benefits and a complimentary YMCA Membership

Number of Vacancies : 1

Anticipated Start Date : September 01 2025

Deadline to Apply : August 08 2025

Why Youll Love Working With Us

In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success we offer :

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Paid Personal days and sick days
• A generous employer-paid Group Health benefit plan starting from day 1 with 3 flexible options to choose from
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 5% employer matching
• Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care Camp and Child & Youth programs (subject to availability)
• Free staff YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships

Position Overview

We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives. By joining the Philanthropy team you will contribute to making our Y the best place to work.

As the Development & Engagement Coordinator you will play a vital role within the Philanthropy team contributing to the success of YMCAHBBs Philanthropy Strategy under the Y Saves Lives Campaign.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager Donor & Community Engagement you will manage a portfolio of donors support both internal and third-party events and coordinate donor stewardship collaboration with the Philanthropy team you will lead logistics for key fundraising events and promote best practices in donor stewardship.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who can bring balance of relationship-building detail orientation and tech-savviness with strong communication and a shared passion for community impact and help shape a thriving workplace culture at the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford.

What Youll Do

Portfolio Management : Manage a personal portfolio of Annual Giving donors ($1000) supporting relationship development retention and growth. This includes timely stewardship impact reporting and collaboration with other fundraisers to support pipeline development and maintenance. Maintain accurate donor records and engagement history in Raisers Edge and support list generation data entry and stewardship workflows across the Annual Giving portfolio.

Logistics Planning & Events Coordination : Support with planning and coordination of YMCA HBB hosted fundraising events and support select third-party fundraising initiatives. This includes logistics communication with internal stakeholders vendor coordination and day-of execution.

Champion Stewardship Efforts & Collaboration : Lead stewardship initiatives for the Annual Giving portfolio in line with the YMCA Philanthropy Strategy. Responsibilities include donor thank-you touchpoints updates impact communications and engagement opportunities. Support strategic planning and reporting with the Sr. Manager and contribute to meetings campaign reviews and goal setting.

What Youll Bring

Post-secondary degree or certification in fundraising or fundraising administration related field.

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in fundraising with focus on community broad-based fundraising annual campaigns.

Creativity and adaptability in the approach as a fundraiser.

Proficiency in computer systems and applications.

Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong decision-making critical thinking and problem-solving skills; resourceful and pragmatic under pressure.

Demonstrated experience working with diverse teams and fostering inclusive workplace practices.

Access to reliable transportation in order travel to various work locations.

A Major Asset If

You have experience with The Raisers Edge and Third-Party fundraising platforms.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of : Inclusion Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and / or vulnerable persons will be required in addition to a Police Records Check to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offence(s) if any is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.

Organizational Overview

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCAs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility

The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford is committed to creating an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA BIPOC and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our People Leadership and Culture Department at

Ready to Make a Difference The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If youre passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives we want to hear from you!

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Fundraising,Microsoft Publisher,Microsoft Powerpoint,Event Planning,Salesforce,LMS,Administrative Experience,Grant Writing,Economic Development,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1