Individual Giving Coordinator

Calgary Meals on Wheels; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RPP matching

Hot lunches twice a week

Casual dress code

Free on-site parking

Vibrant social committee

Job summary

Calgary Meals on Wheels seeks an Individual Giving Coordinator to join our Resource Development team. This part-time role, 22.5 hours per week, focuses on growing our donor base and sustaining giving programs for ongoing community support.

You will manage donor relationships, assist with campaigns, and ensure accurate gift processing while collaborating with the Director of Resource Development. A background in non-profit fundraising and grant writing is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in grant writing and post-secondary education in a relevant field that pertains to the non-profit sector or business.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fundraising including grant writing.
• Proven track record of securing gifts through grants/proposals.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in accounting or money-handling and experience with financial software/databases.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent computer proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and CRM/database experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Clean police check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with individual donors, focusing on donors under $5,000 and the monthly giving program.
• Donor acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgement, stewardship, renewal and reactivation within the assigned portfolio.
• Support annual giving campaigns, appeals, donor communications and related initiatives while ensuring accurate donor information and gift processing.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor relations

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in non-profit/business

Tools

CRM / database software

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Individual Giving Coordinator

REPORTS TO

Director, Resource Development

POSITION TYPE

Permanent Part-time 22.5 hours/week

Come Grow with Us!

About Us

Operating since 1964, Calgary Meals on Wheels (CMOW) is a non-profit organization committed to improving the food security and well-being of our community by preparing and delivering nutritious, quality, and affordable meals.

In 2025, for the fourth year in a row, we are proud to provide over one million meals as we tirelessly pursue our vision of a world free from hunger.

Our Values

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - We are for everyone and celebrate diversity being an inclusive workplace and creating a sense of belonging.
• Client centered care - We prioritize the well-being of our clients above all else.
• Integrity - We uphold ourselves and each other to be honest, transparent, and accountable.
• Kindness - We unconditionally care for each other with compassion and understanding.
• Quality - We uphold the highest standards in everything we do.
• Respect - We treat all people with dignity and fairness, and value diverse perspectives.
• Teamwork - Coming together as one to get the job done.

Organization Culture Statement

Collaboration is our strength; we come together with our unique skills and diverse perspectives to create collective impact.

ISMs

• Be obsessed with finding a better way.
• A place where everyone belongs.
• Have fun every day while getting the job done.
• Be confident but humble.
• Trust others and expect the same in return.
• Deliver 'wow' to customers and each other every chance you get.

The Opportunity

The Part Time, Individual Giving Coordinator position is a valuable member of our Resource Development team and reports to the Director of Resource Development.

Key Responsibilities

The Individual Giving Coordinator plays a key role in advancing Calgary Meals on Wheels' financial sustainability through a focused individual giving program. The position is responsible for managing and growing relationships with individual donors, with primary responsibility for donors giving under $5,000 and Calgary Meals on Wheels' monthly giving program.

Reporting to the Director, Resource Development, the Coordinator is responsible for donor acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgement, stewardship, renewal and reactivation within their assigned portfolio. The position also supports annual giving campaigns, appeals, donor communications and related individual giving initiatives while ensuring accurate and timely donor information and gift processing.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in grant writing and post-secondary education in a relevant field that pertains to the non-profit sector or business.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fundraising including grant writing.
• A proven track record of successfully securing gifts through grants/proposals.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in accounting or money-handling, and experience working with financial software or databases.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams & previous CRM / database experience is an asset)
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Clean police check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• Proficient in spoken and written English

Calgary Meals on Wheels values a casual, friendly environment that recognizes the importance of work/life balance. Working hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM but flexibility is required to accommodate the requirements of the job, specifically evenings and weekends may be required from time to time.

Benefits of Working at Calgary Meals on Wheels

• RPP matching
• Hot lunches twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
• Casual dress code
• Free on-site parking
• A vibrant social committee to foster a sense of community and engagement.