Term | Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time
Rate | $
Start Date | Flexible
Workplace | Remote, anywhere in Canada
Salal Foundation’s mission is to research, test, and scale innovative strategies that nurture transparency, citizen engagement, democracy, and communities living within natural limits. We maximize our effectiveness by supporting organizations and leaders to advance innovative strategic solutions in our priority areas.
Key Responsibilities
Prospecting
- Reports to (and works closely with) the Executive Director to investigate and identify funding sources through colleagues, online sources and internet research;
- Performs prospect research to identify and qualify potential donors and sponsors, as well as supporting cultivation and solicitation in keeping with Salal Foundation’s priorities and fundraising strategies;
- Research and compile information on grant prospects;
- Develops a follow-up plan and timetables for both prospects and donors;
Grant Writing
- Writes and prepares letters of intent, and grant applications for foundations, individuals and corporate funders;
- Works across program areas to assemble and submit grant proposals in a timely manner;
- Works with Executive Director and bookkeeping staff to prepare budgets that meet funder requirements;
- Reviews grant proposals and applications prepared completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
- Manages grant applications by working with various departments in the application and monitoring process to ensure successful grant awards and grant compliance, including developing a workplan with goals, objectives and measurable indicators for the grants function.
- Collaborates with other departments to develop creative funding opportunities and produces proposals and slide decks for presentation to donors and prospects;
Reporting
- Maintains a grant reporting calendar to track deadlines;
Individual Donor and Major Gift
- Develops and implements an individual and major donor program
- Sets and meets annual revenue targets for each program
- Oversees staff working on individual and major donor program
Administration
- Works with the Executive Director in the planning and implementation fund development processes, procedures and policies;
- Maintains a grant calendar and tracks submissions and results;
- Participates in activities to develop and share new ideas that will result in better work practices and collective, team-based success to achieve increased fundraising results.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
- Progressive experience with a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in a similar environment, with demonstrated success.
- A solid understanding of the fund development process.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated openness to learning and willingness to engage in cultural competency training.
- Strong organizational abilities and time management skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines, multitask and prioritize workload.
- Superior writing skills and communicates messages in a professional and engaging manner.
- Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, deadlines and priorities.
- A problem-solver and team player that displays initiative.
- Highly computer literate, familiarity with CRM databases.
- Ability to work with sensitive information with complete confidentiality.
- Ability to work in French is an asset.
- A willingness to travel within Canada.
The duties within this job description can be amended from time to time.
Benefits
- Remote workplace that provides flexibility
- Competitive Benefits, with a health, wellness & office equipment programme.
- Opportunities and support for professional learning and growth.
- Chance to be a part of an innovative team focused on changing the face of Canada
To Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume with the subject line: Development Coordinator, to jobs@salalfoundation.ca . Questions to info@salalfoundation.ca .