Reporting directly to LITE’s Executive Director and in conjunction with LITE’s Development Committee, the Development Coordinator will be responsible for achieving the organization’s fundraising goals and engaging sponsors and donors in ongoing support. This includes leveraging key relationships and contacts within and outside of LITE and the Community Development sector to ensure LITE meets its fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Development Committee, creates and implements annual development plan as well as public relations strategy
• Takes a leadership role with fundraising committees and board in order to support fundraising and marketing efforts
• Cultivates and nurtures relationships with current and potential business, corporate & foundation sponsors as well as individual donors
• Is the overall manager for LITE’s major fundraising event, the Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, including media relations for the event
• Writes grant proposals and other requests for support as well as reports to corporate, foundation and government funders
• Develops and carries out presentation strategy as well as conducts presentations to schools, corporate bodies, faith based organizations, and social clubs
• Coordinates media relations opportunities on behalf of the organization
• Manages LITE’s social media sites including Facebook and Twitter
• Education: Post secondary degree in the social sciences or a related discipline. Fundraising or communications diploma or certificate would be considered a major asset

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of fundraising and public relations experience; emphasis on corporate sponsorships is preferred
• Two or more years experience in non-profit event planning
• Experience working with volunteers, committees and building strong relationships
• High degree of initiative, positive “can-do” attitude, flexible, team player, and pays attention to detail
• Strong public speaking skills as well as a demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Comfortable meeting and networking with new people
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically and meet simultaneous deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) as well as Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites
• Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to Community Economic Development
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is considered an asset

Please send resume with cover letter by email to litedirector@mymts.net by Monday, May 6, 2013.

LITE is a non-profit organization that supports Community Economic Development by investing in employment initiatives and other long term solutions to poverty in Winnipeg’s inner city.