L'Arche London Development Coordinator

pillarnonprofit.ca; London; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

RRSP matching

Paid vacation time

Job summary

L’Arche London is seeking a Development Coordinator to support the annual fundraising plan, strengthen financial sustainability, and engage donors. The role involves managing fundraising initiatives, grant applications, donor stewardship, and communications, reporting to the Community Leader.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the team, handle CRM records, coordinate events, and contribute to outreach across Lambeth and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in development or fundraising for non-profit organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including editing and proofreading.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and project coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with CRM/database systems (e.g., DonorPerfect) and digital communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Support fundraising and donor stewardship through campaigns, events, and communications.
• Manage donor information and ensure accurate records to support donor relations.
• Lead grant support activities: researching opportunities, preparing applications, coordinating reporting.
• Create and coordinate communications (newsletters, reports, campaigns, social media).
• Share the L’Arche story by gathering content that communicates impact.
• Support community outreach and donor engagement through events and partnerships.
• Provide strong administrative support for fundraising activities.
• Work collaboratively within the team and maintain confidentiality.
• Uphold the Identity and Mission of L’Arche.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

Campaign management

Communication skills

CRM experience

Education

Post-secondary education in fundraising or related field

Tools

DonorPerfect CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

L’Arche London is seeking a dedicated individual to be its Development Coordinator. The person in this role supports the development and implementation of L’Arche London’s annual fundraising plan to strengthen financial sustainability and donor engagement. Duties include managing fundraising initiatives, writing grant applications, managing grant oversight and reporting, managing donor stewardship, creating communications, managing public relations, and performing community outreach. The Development Coordinator reports to the Community Leader.

Location

L’Arche London is a dynamic, diverse, and vibrant community. We have three homes and our Gathering Place in Lambeth. We offer a variety of recreational, therapeutic, vocational, and adult education day and evening programs to Live-In and Live-Out Core Members at the Gathering Place, and other satellite locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders, ensuring they feel valued, informed, and connected to the mission of L’Arche.
• Support fundraising and donor stewardship through campaigns, events, donor recognition, communications, and ongoing engagement activities.
• Manage donor information and maintain accurate records to support effective donor relations, recognition, and retention.
• Lead grant support activities,including researching opportunities, preparing applications, and coordinating reporting and follow-up.
• Help create and coordinate engaging communicationsthat share L’Arche London’s mission and impact, including newsletters, annual reports, campaign materials, social media, and other print and digital content.
• Share the L’Arche storyby gathering stories, photos, and other content that communicate the impact of the community and its mission.
• Support community outreach and donor engagement through social media, events, partner relationships, and collaboration with future growth campaign committees.
• Provide strong administrative and organizational support for the community’s fundraising activities.
• Work collaboratively as part of the team, communicating effectively, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to a respectful and welcoming community.
• Uphold the Identity and Mission of L’Arche,including its Charter, policies, traditions, and practices.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, public relations, fundraising, or a related field, with 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and project coordination skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), digital communication tools, and social media platforms.
• Experience using or learning CRM/database systems (e.g. DonorPerfect).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Commitment to the mission and values of L’Arche.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Successful completion of a police record check, including vulnerable sector screening.
• Valid Class G driver's licence in good standing

Other Role Details:

• Full time
• Full Benefits package
• RRSP, and matching after 2 years
• Paid vacation time

Annual Giving, Event Coordination, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Marketing / Communications / PR, Planned Giving

Experience: 2+ years relevant experience in Development, preferably in non-profit sector

Education: post secondary education in fundraising, development, marketing, communications, public relations or related field

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