Fundraising & Events Coordinator

Michael House Pregnancy Care Centre; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael House Pregnancy Care Centre in Guelph, Ontario is hiring a Fundraising & Events Coordinator. This part-time role (30 hours/week) reports to the Executive Director and works from our office at 187 Bristol St. You will drive fundraising plans, manage events, and build partnerships to sustain revenue streams.

The ideal candidate has a fundraising background, strong communication skills, proficiency with Keela and Microsoft Office, and a valid driver’s license. In-person work is required.

Qualifications

• College or University diploma, or equivalent experience in fundraising.
• Ability to work with partners and initiate new contacts for sponsorships and corporate relationships.
• Exceptional, authentic communicator both orally and in writing with staff, volunteers and sponsors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, Keela, Excel and Word.
• Able to perform occasional physical tasks for event setup and tear-down.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and sponsorship packages for events and funders.
• Plan and execute fundraising activities and events.
• Coordinate with volunteers and manage event teams and budgets.
• Build donor relationships and track deliverables in the donor database.
• Report on fundraising progress and participate in strategy meetings.
• Support content creation for website, newsletters, and social media.

Skills

Community partnerships

Excellent communication

Driver's license

Education

College or University diploma or equivalent fundraising experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Keela

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Position:Fundraising & Events Coordinator

Anticipated Start Date:As soon as possibleHours: Part-Time at 30 hours per weekPay:CA$22.00 - CA$27.00 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Fundraising & Events Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director and carries out their duties under the authority of the Fund Development Team and the Executive Director. This is an in-person position working out of our offices at 187 Bristol St. in Guelph, Ontario. The Fundraising Coordinator helps drive the fundraising efforts to secure the resources needed to advance the organization’s work and vision. The individual in this position will perform day-to-day activities that will help build and maintain sustainable revenue streams. The Fundraising Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director and Management Team to achieve set goals for funding. The Fundraising Coordinator has knowledge of the fundraising landscape in the community, has experience working with not-for-profit organizations. This role will help with fundraising plans, goals and execution of the following areas but not limited to these. They include yearly giving campaigns, our monthly Angel Donor program, fundraising events during the year, 3rd party event development and coordination, corporate and community relationships to build awareness and support for the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College or University diploma, or equivalent experience working in the fundraising sector.
• The ability to work with community partners, ability to initiate new contacts for continued g growth such as event sponsorship, corporate relationships etc.
• Being able to work and communicate with the Michael House team and community partners is critical. Exceptional, authentic communicator both orally and in writing, both internally with staff teams, event teams, event volunteers, sponsors, and event attendees.
• Must have technology skills working with Microsoft, teams, Keela, excel, Word.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks occasionally that are required for set-up and tear-down at events.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.

RESPONSILBILITES AND PRINCIPLE ACTIVITES:

All work at Michael House requires staff to have read and understood our Programs, Health and Safety, Financial and Human Resources policies and procedures.The following list is not comprehensive. Tasks or responsibilities may be added as needed to secure or enhance the fundraising initiatives of the organization. The three main areas of responsibility for this position include the following:

Fundraising

• Develop compelling proposals, reports for corporate partners and funders, creating and updating sponsorship packages for signature events.
• Implement fundraising activities.
• Work as a team to oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events.
• Engage volunteers on fundraising/event teams and projects.
• Work with staff to track deliverables, and work within event budgets.
• Create, maintain, and manage 3rd Party Event streams.
• Manage all deadlines, workflows and project plans for fundraising activities including events, corporate liaison and relationship building, communication and deliverables.
• Participate in the planning and coordination of creative, strategic, and meaningful appeals, campaigns, and activities to engage new and existing donors both online and in-person.
• Participate in the further development and growth of our individual Angel Donor program.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Maintain and Build Positive Relationships

• Understand all aspects of the organization’s Mission and Vision.
• Work with the Management Team to use impactful storytelling and communication methods to convey the power of collaborative action to community partners.
• Support the organization in researching new prospects, developing presentations, information packages and participating in opportunities to share about the work of the organization.
• Work with the team to develop the website, newsletter, and social media content to market the organization, promote fundraising activities and acknowledge donors and funders.

Coordinate Strategy and Reporting

• Foster an understanding of philanthropy and commitment to fund development within the organization.
• Monitor and report on the progress of the fund development plan.
• Meet regularly with the Executive Director to coordinate the plan.
• Research, evaluate and recommend new fundraising opportunities and tactics that are in alignment with the organization’s values and mission.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and fundraising data in our donor database system.
• Track results of fundraising efforts through financial reports.
• Participate in management and staff meetings.
• Celebrate successes and troubleshoot challenges with staff and event teams.
• Agree to take on assignments and tasks.
• Follow up on action items by completing tasks, documenting results and regular communication with staff and event teams.

The Fundraising Coordinator must be:

• Passionate about the work of Michael House and excited to help secure new and sustainable funding streams.
• Resourceful, innovative, optimistic, and flexible to embrace new opportunities and address the evolving funding needs of a growing organization.
• A positive, team player who thrives in a cooperative, collaborative environment.
• Achievement oriented.
• Able to work additional hours prior to and post wrap-up of fundraising events.
• Highly organized, and adept at managing projects from concept to implementation.
• A strong, multi-tasker, who works well under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve funding results.
• Able to self-manage time and workflow for maximum efficiency.
• A meticulous attention to detail in reviewing, creating, and executing funding plans, events, and promotional materials.

MHPSS is an equal opportunity employerMHPSS is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization

Job Type: Part-time

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person