Donor Relations Coordinator

Parks Foundation Calgary•Calgary, AB

2d•CA$65,000 - CA$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Parks Foundation, we create thriving communities and public spaces! As the Donor Relations Coordinator, you will play a key role in building strong relationships with our valued donors and driving growth in our giving programs. Your role will be pivotal in advancing key projects to enhance Calgary’s parks and green spaces. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to craft compelling narratives, engage with high-potential donors, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance our fundraising strategies. If you’re passionate about connecting people to our mission while contributing to a thriving and impactful organization, we invite you to apply and become part of our team to inspire support for our vital work! This position is in-office: 225 - 13 Ave SW, Calgary, AB. To find out more about Parks Foundation Calgary, please visit https://www.parksfdn.com!

Requirements

Post-secondary education in business, nonprofit management, leadership, community development, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in fund development or external relations, or related experience in marketing, communications or public relations.
Charity/Non-profit experience.
Strong communication, negotiation, and community engagement skills.
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools; comfort with data analysis and reporting.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events.
Superior interpersonal skills: ability to communicate clearly and precisely in a positive, professional manner.
Excellent customer service skills: ability to engage with donors, prospective donors, and the public.
Self-starter mentality: ability to take initiative while also being receptive to guidance or direction.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently while consistently delivering results.
Familiarity with the unique challenges and opportunities within the non-profit sector, particularly in the context of fundraising and donor relations.
Willingness to undergo a Canadian criminal record and/or Vulnerable Sector Search prior to start of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fundraising databases (e.g., eTapestry, Donor Perfect) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Fostering and maintaining donor relationships through stewardship, cultivation, impact reporting, database, and targeted communications.
Supporting fundraising efforts of the organization and leadership team.
Preparing impactful communications.
Identifying and meeting with prospective donors.
Developing donor engagement opportunities.
Maintaining donor records.
Developing and delivering a calendar of donor touch points that includes tailored communications strategies.
Capturing compelling donor impact stories to illustrate the impact of giving to Parks Foundation for use in external communications.
Contributing to donor-related content for communications platforms, including newsletters, social media and direct appeals.
Creating stewardship impact reports for key donors & partners.
Meeting with leadership-level donors to steward relationships.
Supporting the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships and the CEO by preparing information briefs for donor meetings.
Ensuring reporting and recognition requirements for donors are met and are consistent across communications platforms.
Collaborating in the planning and delivery of fundraising events and campaigns.
Identifying new donors and funding opportunities to advance priority projects & initiatives.
Identifying & delivering meaningful donor engagement opportunities.
Creating communications and donor-facing collateral for meetings, including proposals and cases for support.
Growing monthly and annual giving programs to build a recurring donor base.
Writing select corporate, foundation and government grants in support of key priority projects & initiatives.
Developing donor acquisition communications and collateral.
Developing the Legacy Giving program package and processes and distributing information through multiple channels.
Meeting with identified prospective donors to cultivate relationships.
Maintaining accurate donor records within the database, ensuring contact information, communication preferences and key information are captured.
Tracking and updating interactions with donors.
Providing fundraising and grant writing progress reports, as requested by leadership.
Providing final reporting to funders.
Working with the Philanthropy & Partnership Team to align fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
Collaborating with the Programs Team to support equity-seeking community projects.
Coordinating with Marketing & Communications to support donor recognition and storytelling.
Supporting Finance with grant reporting timelines and documentation.
Adhering to fundraising ethics and best practices (ex: AFP’s Code of Ethical Standards and Donor Bill of Rights).
Upholding Parks Foundation Calgary’s values of community, collaboration, integrity, excellence, and inclusivity.
Ensuring all program practices meet ethical, legal, and organizational standards.
Acting as an ambassador for Parks Foundation Calgary in all community interactions.
Maintaining a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.