We understand, flexibility matters.
Individuals who require flexible work schedules should feel confident to apply for this position.
Communications & Stewardship Coordinator
(.5 FTP)
Working closely with the Executive Director, the Communications & Stewardship Coordinator will:
- Support the implementation of the strategic and fund development plans
- Implement the stewardship matrix, as appropriate
- Coordinate and facilitate the involvement of the Executive Director and the Board in stewardship activities
- Convey the Foundation’s many stories of impact, purpose and partnership
- Coordinate the fundraising and stewardship content creation for website, social media, and traditional platforms to effectively promote the Foundation’s funds, partnership opportunities, and donor engagement
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Increase number of personally meaningful touch points with the Foundation’s donors, including personalized fund reports
- Create a calendar of communications activities to include:
- Newsletters
- Fund reports
- Social media posts
- Foundation blog
- Program profile segments
- Monthly stories to pitch
- Donor recognition stories
- Board reporting
- Support the development and implementation of a Legacy Circle, as part of a planned giving program
- Assist with the development of fundraising and stewardship publications, including creation of donor profiles and fundraising impact stories
- Lead the planning and delivery of donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition events
- Assist with material preparation and customization for donor and partner cultivation meetings
- Develop prospecting processes to help identify individuals, corporations and agencies with philanthropic capacity
- Export constituent data to generate reports and lists for stewardship and reporting materials
- Provide administrative support for the fund development plan implementation
- Develop a monthly overview of fund development activities including Executive Director’s interaction with donors and partners to share with Board
- Ensure that donors receive timely and accurate responses
- Measure donor retention year over year
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Understands and has relevant experience in donor relations and management
- Must be capable of working in an integrated, diverse, team environment
- Possess extensive communications experience
- Computer proficiency required, i.e., Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel; an understanding of relational databases (Community Suite);
- Attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work independently
- Adheres to deadlines to ensure timely completion of multiple simultaneous tasks and projects
Please apply by May 19, 2021
Please submit resume, cover letter and three references to:
Red Deer & District Community Foundation
Attn: Erin Peden, Executive Director
#503 4901 48th Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 6M4
Or email to: erinpeden@rddcf.ca
Subject Line: Communications and Stewardship Coordinator
Only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with the Red Deer & District Community Foundation. Applications will be accepted until a successful applicant is selected.