NorWest Co-op Community Health is looking for a dynamic fundraising professional who will be accountable for developing and implementing a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities for the new NorWest Co-op Community Food Centre. Reporting to the Director of the NorWest Co-op Community Food Centre, the Development Coordinator will lead the Community Food Centre’s fundraising program.

The Primary Responsibilities for the Development Coordinator will include:

• Ensuring ongoing support from existing donors and working with others to cultivate new donors from individuals, foundations and local businesses;
• Build and support a growing team of volunteers on the CFC Fundraising Roundtable so that they are fully engaged in the ongoing identification of new donors;
• Develop and execute a direct mail program;
• Ensure there are robust tracking, receipting, thanking and overall stewardship systems in place;
• Develop an overall fundraising plan with quarterly activity and revenue targets
• Support for special events as needed
• Work with communications staff to develop a case for support and support activities to build the brand of the Community Food Centre.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a fundraising position;
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and/or equivalent work experience;
• Solid understanding of basic fundraising principles and practices;
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal skills;
• A self-starter with excellent attention to detail who works well in a fast paced environment;
• Established connections to local donor community and general development environment;
• Diplomatic, confident, organized, assertive, enthusiastic team player;
• Commitment and passion for food security, health, community development and social justice;

Submit application in confidence to:

Kristina McMillan, Director - NorWest Community Food Centre
NorWest Co-op Community Health
103-61 Tyndall Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R2X 2T4
kmcmillan3 at norwestcoop.ca

We thank everyone who expressed interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SOURCE: NorWest Co-op Community Health