Development Coordinator

The YMCA of Cape Breton is one of the largest charities in Nova Scotia and a member of one of the most recognized organizations in the world. Its mission is to build a healthy and caring community by creating opportunities for all people to achieve personal growth in spirit, mind and body. Through building connections with people at all ages and stages of their lives – as well as the broader community – the YMCA of Cape Breton serves over 30,000 people annually.

Programs and services focus on addressing economic, health and social issues, these include health, fitness and aquatics; licensed childcare; employment programs; youth programming and related community services. The YMCA occupies 15 program sites across Cape Breton Island.

The YMCA of Cape Breton offers a great workplace culture achieved through an environment that embraces diversity and social inclusion, values differences, celebrates achievements and supports full participation by all employees. The YCB provides 250+ employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of those within our communities.

The Opportunity

• Support the YCB Annual Campaign by coordinating and liaising with external partners, recruiting volunteers and leading fundraising activities.
• Work with staff and volunteers to plan, implement and coordinate activities of the annual campaign, such as supporting donor retention and recognition.
• Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, YMCA staff and members.
• Plan, implement and evaluate special events.
• Provide assistance and support with the development of grant opportunities/applications, and when successful, monitor grant outcomes with Association staff, ensuring grant recognition deliverables are met, and reporting on impact to funders.
• Maintain the donor database to ensure financial accuracy, timely donor stewardship, and tracking deliverables as they relate to successful grants & contributions.
• Perform donor stewardship activities.
• Work with the administration team on donation processing & issuing charitable tax receipts to donors.
• Provide assistance and support with other fund development opportunities, where required.
• Work with the Director of Philanthropy & Marketing on monitoring event budgets.
• Work with finance team to ensure donation and event revenue accuracy.
• Research trends, best practices & learning opportunities with respect to fund development.
• Provide input on donation and fundraising revenue reports.
• Process donations through multiple systems.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business, marketing, communications, public relations or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years related work experience in the non-profit/charitable sector.
• An understanding of fundraising campaigns & coordination of fundraising events.
• Experience with DonorPefect or any donor CRM system would be considered an asset.
• Strong relationship building skills to cultivate and maintain professional and responsive donor, prospect and community relationships with the ability to successfully engage with internal and external partners.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Superior organizational skills, flexibility, with a high degree of initiative and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a positive and effective manner, meeting critical deadlines.
• Experienced working independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail, takes initiative and enjoys people.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional communication (both oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with desktop publishing or Canva would be considered an asset.
• Clear criminal/vulnerable sector check and clear child abuse registry check mandatory
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation as travel in and around Cape Breton Island will be required

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. They will also be required to attend YMCA Child Safeguarding Training.

• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Pension Plan)
• Strong Work Life Balance Programs (15 Vacation Days, 11 Wellness Days per year)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• YMCA Single or Family Membership
• Discounted Childcare and Program Rates

The YMCA of Cape Breton is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.