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Community Engagement and Fund Development Coordinator - job post

Centre for Young Parents
Grande Prairie, AB
From $28.38 an hour - Full-time, Contract

Job details

Pay

  • From $28.38 an hour

Job type

  • Contract
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekends as needed

Location

Grande Prairie, AB

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid time off
  • Dental care
  • Casual dress
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Community Engagement and Fund Development Coordinator to join our organization. This role is vital in fostering strong relationships within the community, increasing awareness of our mission, and securing resources through effective fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a passion for community service, excellent communication skills, and experience with database management, fund-raising activities, and marketing initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing professional skills in nonprofit development and community outreach.

Community Engagement and Fund Development Coordinator

Society for Support to Pregnant and Parenting Teens
Operating as the Centre for Young Parents
Grande Prairie, Alberta

Position Summary

The Community Engagement and Fund Development Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for leading the organization's community engagement, fundraising, donor relations, sponsorship development, grant support, volunteer engagement, and public awareness initiatives.

Working collaboratively with the Executive Director, Program Manager, staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, community partners, and external consultants, the Coordinator will develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and community engagement strategies that increase awareness, strengthen partnerships, diversify revenue sources, and support the Centre's mission of empowering young parents.

The successful candidate is an energetic relationship-builder who enjoys networking, storytelling, event planning, fundraising, and developing long-term partnerships with individuals, businesses, foundations, and community organizations.

Primary ResponsibilitiesCommunity Engagement

  • Develop and implement annual community engagement strategies aligned with the Centre's Strategic Plan.
  • Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, service clubs, government agencies, schools, Indigenous communities, healthcare providers, and stakeholders.
  • Represent the Centre at community events, networking functions, conferences, trade shows, and public presentations.
  • Coordinate community awareness campaigns promoting programs, services, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising initiatives.
  • Deliver presentations regarding the Centre's mission and programs.
  • Coordinate community partnerships that enhance programming and sustainability.
  • Manage the Centre's public image and brand awareness within the community.
  • Support Board and Executive Director engagement with community stakeholders.

Fund Development & Fundraising

Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan that includes:

  • Individual Giving Campaigns
  • Monthly Giving Programs
  • Major Gifts
  • Corporate Sponsorships
  • Workplace Giving
  • Third-Party Events
  • Online Giving Campaigns
  • Giving Tuesday
  • Year-End Campaigns
  • Legacy Giving (where appropriate)
  • In-Kind Donations
  • Community Fundraisers

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Research and identify prospective donors and sponsors.
  • Develop donor cultivation strategies.
  • Prepare sponsorship packages.
  • Solicit sponsorships and donations.
  • Steward donor relationships through regular communication.
  • Coordinate donor recognition activities.
  • Prepare donor impact reports.
  • Develop donor retention strategies.
  • Ensure timely acknowledgement letters and tax receipt processes.
  • Maintain donor confidentiality.

Corporate & Community Partnerships

  • Develop long-term partnerships with local businesses.
  • Secure sponsorships for events and programs.
  • Build partnerships with foundations and service organizations.
  • Coordinate employee giving campaigns.
  • Develop corporate volunteer opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities for collaborative fundraising.

Grant Development & Funding Support

Working alongside the Executive Director and external grant consultant:

  • Research grant opportunities.
  • Assist in proposal development.
  • Gather organizational data and statistics.
  • Coordinate supporting documentation.
  • Maintain the organizational grants calendar.
  • Track grant deadlines and reporting requirements.
  • Monitor grant compliance.
  • Maintain funding records using Monday.com or other CRM systems.

Donor Database Management

  • Maintain accurate donor records.
  • Update donor profiles.
  • Record gifts and pledges.
  • Generate fundraising reports.
  • Monitor campaign progress.
  • Produce stewardship reports.
  • Ensure data integrity.
  • Assist with annual fundraising analytics.

Special Events

Lead the planning and execution of fundraising and community events including:

  • Annual Fundraising Gala
  • Sponsor Appreciation Event
  • Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
  • Open Houses
  • Community Awareness Events
  • Family Engagement Activities
  • Holiday Campaigns

Responsibilities include:

  • Budget development
  • Venue coordination
  • Sponsorship acquisition
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Vendor management
  • Marketing
  • Logistics
  • Risk management
  • Post-event evaluation

Communications & Marketing

  • Manage the Centre's website.
  • Coordinate social media strategy.
  • Develop newsletters.
  • Prepare annual reports.
  • Write success stories.
  • Produce promotional materials.
  • Coordinate media releases.
  • Maintain consistent organizational branding.
  • Develop digital fundraising campaigns.

Volunteer Engagement

  • Recruit volunteers.
  • Coordinate volunteer appreciation.
  • Promote volunteer opportunities.
  • Support volunteer orientation.
  • Assist with volunteer recognition initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with program staff regarding volunteer assignments.

Administration

  • Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and funding updates.
  • Monitor budgets related to fundraising and engagement activities.
  • Maintain project schedules and timelines.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports.
  • Track fundraising KPIs.
  • Assist with strategic planning initiatives.
  • Support organizational accreditation and compliance activities.

Qualifications & Education

Post-secondary education in one or more of the following:

  • Business Administration
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing
  • Community Development
  • Fundraising
  • Event Management

Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience

  • 3–5 years in fundraising, community engagement, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or donor relations.
  • Experience writing grants.
  • Event management experience.
  • Sponsorship development.
  • Corporate relationship management.
  • CRM/database experience.
  • Social media management.
  • Budget management.
  • Project coordination.

Experience working with vulnerable populations is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Public speaking and presentations
  • Fundraising strategy
  • Grant research and coordination
  • Sponsorship development
  • Marketing and communications
  • Event planning
  • Social media management
  • Digital fundraising
  • Donor stewardship
  • Strategic thinking
  • Time management
  • Project management
  • Financial literacy
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Problem solving
  • Professional judgment
  • Collaboration
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability
  • High ethical standards
  • Commitment to confidentiality

Working Conditions

  • 35 hours per week
  • Monday–Thursday (7 hours/day)
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during fundraising events and community activities
  • Travel within the Grande Prairie region may be required
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License and reliable transportation are preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $28.38/hour (Community Engagement Wage Grid – Year 4)

Term: Full-time (35 hours/week), Yearly contracts.

The Centre for Young Parents offers:

  • Employer-paid health benefits
  • Paid Christmas closure (approximately two weeks)
  • Paid Spring Break closure (approximately one week)
  • Vacation accrual (up to 10 days annually)
  • Four (4) Personal Leave Days annually
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young parents and their children

Why Join Us?

At the Centre for Young Parents, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to empowering young parents to build healthy families, achieve educational success, and improve long-term economic security. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening our community while creating lasting opportunities for young families throughout Northern Alberta.

The Society for Support to Pregnant and Parenting Teens (Centre for Young Parents) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Pay: From $28.38 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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