The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region is seeking a skilled and relationship-focused Development Coordinator to lead our fundraising and donor stewardship efforts.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about community impact and enjoys building meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners. The Development Coordinator will lead fundraising campaigns and special events, grow donor engagement, support sponsorship development, and help strengthen the long-term sustainability of our organization.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organized, collaborative, and creative
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Skilled in relationship-building and donor stewardship
- Passionate about intersectional feminism, anti-oppressive practice, and community-based work
This is a hybrid position with occasional evening and weekend commitments related to events and community engagement.
This role is a full-time, permanent position that pays $35.54/hour at 35 hours per week. We offer 100% employer-paid benefits plan after 3 months and 4 weeks’ vacation.
Qualifications
- Experience in fundraising, donor relations, communications, or nonprofit development
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with donor databases and fundraising software is an asset
Join a passionate team working to support survivors and create safer communities across Waterloo Region.
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or by sending your resume and cover letter to jobs@sascwr.org
Job Description – Development Coordinator
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Coordinator leads SASC’s fundraising and donor stewardship activities to support the organization’s financial sustainability. The role is responsible for coordinating annual fundraising initiatives, donor relations, sponsorship development, fundraising events, and stewardship systems in alignment with SASC’s mission and strategic priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning
- Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan aligned with our mission and goals.
- Identify new opportunities and trends in fundraising to maximize revenue streams, including using digital fundraising tools, etc.
- Work closely with the Executive Director to align fundraising goals with our strategic plan.
- Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, including annual giving, major gifts, corporate giving, planned giving, and special events.
Major Gifts Program
- Develop and manage our major gifts program, identifying and cultivating relationships with key donors.
- Create personalized engagement plans for major donors, including tailored asks, recognition opportunities, and stewardship activities.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Board members to involve them in major donor cultivation and solicitation efforts.
Corporate Donors
- Identify and cultivate relationships with corporate donors securing financial support through sponsorships, grants, third-party events, and employee giving programs.
- Develop customized proposals and presentations to engage corporate partners, highlighting the impact of their support.
Donor Stewardship
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
- Develop and implement donor stewardship strategies to support donor engagement, retention, and growth.
- Support the growth and sustainability of SASC’s monthly giving program and annual donor campaigns.
- Manage and maintain the Donor Management System (DMS), including donor tracking, campaign reporting, stewardship activities, and fundraising analytics.
- Monitor fundraising data and generate reports to support donor engagement strategies, revenue tracking, and organizational planning.
- Collaborate with the Office Administrator to ensure:
- accurate and up-to-date donor records
- timely donor acknowledgements, receipts, and thank you communications
- accurate and confidential handling of donor information and fundraising data
Special Events & Third-Party Fundraising
- Coordinate and support fundraising initiatives, including our annual gala, signature events, peer-to-peer campaigns, third-party fundraisers, and community-based fundraising activities.
- Develop event plans, timelines, sponsorship strategies, and donor engagement opportunities to support fundraising goals.
- Coordinate sponsorship and in-kind donation requests, including tracking contributions, maintaining donor records, and supporting stewardship activities.
- Provide guidance and support to community members, volunteers, and third-party organizers hosting fundraising initiatives on behalf of SASC.
- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, committees, and community partners to support the successful planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns.
- Evaluate fundraising initiatives and events to identify successes, challenges, and opportunities for future growth.
Leadership
- Act as a spokesperson for our fundraising efforts, representing SASC at community events, networking opportunities, and in media engagements.
- Understand our mission and effectively communicate it to external stakeholders.
- Foster an understanding of philanthropy within SASC, promoting a culture of giving.
- Act as Chair of the Fundraising Committee, engaging with staff and volunteers to foster a high-performing team environment.
Communications
- Ensure donor, sponsor and funder recognition in accordance with requirements.
- Establish and implement fundraising policies and procedures as needed.
- Cross train on basic elements of the Communications Coordinator position to ensure the continuity of our services.
- Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to:
- Create and distribute fundraising communications, including mailouts, newsletters, social media content, press releases, and annual reports.
- Develop storytelling and communications campaigns strategies to reach donors and potential donors, effectively conveying the impact of donations on our work.
Budgeting and Metrics
- Set, track and report regularly on fundraising performance and metrics, providing regular updates to the Executive Director (and the Board of Directors as requested).
- In collaboration with the Finance Manager:
- Develop and manage fundraising budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources to maximize returns.
- Ensure that donor funds are allocated according to donor intent and SASC’s priorities.
General
- Perform additional duties or special projects assigned by the Executive Director.
This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change as the organization evolves.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, with a proven track record of success.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and inspire donors and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in fundraising software and donor management systems.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to SASC’s mission and values, with a deep understanding of the issues related to sexual and gender-based violence.
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, feminist, and intersectional approaches to community engagement and fundraising.
- Completion of volunteer training program upon initial employment.
Communications:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed in this position to ensure effective
engagement with donors and the public. These skills are also needed for internal communication with staff, volunteers, and board members.
Working Conditions:
This job is performed in a hybrid work environment; a portion of the work can be done virtually, and a portion of the work will be in the office or community. This role requires occasional evening and weekend work for fundraising and community events. Some flexibility in working hours is required to accommodate project and event needs. Some local travel will
be necessary to meet with donors and stakeholders.
During events, this role may require standing for extended periods, lifting materials, and engaging with large groups.
Given that a portion of the work is computer-focused, the role can be sedentary, although there is the ability to stand and stretch and move about the workspace, whether it be at home or in the office.
The role typically involves working on multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines, and being adaptable to changing priorities.
Direct Reports:
While this role has no direct reports, it may require supervision of staff, students, or volunteers, particularly during special events.
