Fundraising and Community Engagement Coordinator
Bethel Hospice Foundation is seeking a full-time Fundraising and Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working within the charitable sector. This energetic, self starter will posses an entrepreneurial spirit and can prioritize and coordinate multiple projects with ease. They will be detail oriented and have a healthy respect for deadlines while maintaining flexibility to best support donors and colleagues.
Bethell Hospice Foundation
Bethell Hospice Foundation exists to raise funds to ensure the ongoing operation of Bethell Hospice in our community. Unlike many other local charities, Bethell Hospice depends on the generosity of donors simply to remain in operation.
Government funding through the Ontario Ministry of Health only covers direct care medical staffing costs at Bethell Hospice. Every other cost – from food, medication and the resident hospice building itself to community bereavement and outreach programs – is funded directly from donations.
Responsibilities include:
- Act as the 3rd party community events liaison with a focus on retention and growth.
- Coordinate logistics for signature and stewardship events including, Light and Love, Hike for Bethell Hospice, and Golf 4 Bethell Hospice.
- Engage and supervise foundation volunteers for fundraising initiatives.
- Maintain and seek new relationships with both Service Clubs and Faith-based organizations.
- Identify and cultivate new fundraising opportunities within the community.
- Provide administration support for direct response and digital campaigns, as well as in-house stewardship activities.
Qualifications:
- Post Secondary education in Event Management, Fundraising, Marketing, or similar field.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, as well as contribute to a cohesive team environment.
- Familiarity of local community, groups, and businesses within catchment area.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel.
- Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, AKA Raisin, MailChimp or other similar digital fundraising tools would be an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is a requirement for this position
Bethell Hospice Foundation is a flexible hybrid office with 2- 3 days on-site weekly required and offers a generous benefits program and an employer matching RRSP plan.
Please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence to: foundation@bethellhospice.org
Closing Date:
This position will remain open until an appropriate candidate is found and selected applicants will be interviewed as received.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.