Fundraising & Operations Coordinator

Jewish Toronto; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends of JNF Canada is seeking a Development & Operations Officer for the Central Region in Hamilton or Toronto. The role balances donor engagement with campaign execution and strong administrative, coordination, and data management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, coordinating with leadership, volunteers, and stakeholders to support campaigns and donor relationships while ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in fundraising, administration, or nonprofit operations.
• Experience supporting campaigns, events, or donor relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CRM/fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the local community is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of donors and corporate sponsors.
• Assist with donor outreach, meeting coordination, and follow-ups.
• Maintain and support a portfolio of donors with guidance from leadership.
• Help prepare tailored proposals and sponsorship materials.
• Ensure timely and professional donor communications.
• Support execution of fundraising campaigns (annual, emergency, and special initiatives).
• Assist in developing campaign timelines and tracking deliverables.
• Monitor donor activity, pledges, and campaign progress.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to campaign initiatives.
• Contribute to donor growth strategies and engagement efforts.
• Coordinate logistics and execution of fundraising events and community initiatives.
• Represent the organization at events and in the community as needed.
• Maintain accurate donor records, pledges, and engagement history in CRM systems.
• Ensure timely processing, reconciliation, and reporting of donations.
• Build and maintain campaign tracking tools, dashboards, and reports.
• Coordinate with finance on reporting, deposits, and compliance requirements.
• Manage donor acknowledgements, tributes, and correspondence.
• Support scheduling, meeting coordination, and internal documentation.
• Ensure strong data integrity, organized systems, and efficient workflows.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and reliable

Fundraising support

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/fundraising databases (Raiser's Edge)

Job description

Friends of JNF Canada is seeking a Development & Operations Officer for the Central Region in Hamilton or Toronto. The role balances donor engagement with campaign execution and strong administrative, coordination, and data management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, coordinating with leadership, volunteers, and stakeholders to support campaigns and donor relationships while ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.