Nature Conservation, Environmental Stewardship

Job Opportunity: Development Coordinator
Organization: Nature-Based Solutions Foundation

• Location: Anywhere in Canada (working remotely, periodic shared space available in Victoria).
• Full time: Estimated 40 hours/week, flexible work schedule
• Remuneration: compensated monthly, starting $65k-$68k/annum (based on experience).

Nature-Based Solutions Foundation (NBSF)

Founded by some of western Canada’s most experienced conservationists, NBSF is a young and growing national organization on a mission to protect the most endangered ecosystems in Canada. Our core focus is to co-create new protected areas by working with communities and supporting their transitions to conservation-based economies so that nature is worth more standing.

If you are driven by inspiring others to take meaningful action for the extinction and climate crises, then join our dedicated and solutions-oriented team of conservationists as we work to change the outcome for nature!

Position overview

NBSF is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Development Coordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to protect endangered ecosystems through building relationships and innovative partnerships. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in fundraising, donor relations, and event coordination, paired with a proven commitment to nature conservation and environmental stewardship.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized professional with at least three years of relevant experience, exceptional communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to develop impactful communications and marketing materials. The ideal candidate must possess strong time management skills and be capable of prioritizing tasks effectively against tight deadlines and/or priorities. The ideal candidate is also proactive in contributing ideas and seeking feedback from their team. If you are a collaborative and resourceful individual with a strong understanding of conservation issues and a passion for protecting nature, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum of three years professional experience in a relevant field
• Strong understanding of ecosystems and conservation issues
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting nature (work and/or volunteer experience)
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Exceptional people skills
• Fundraising and/or donor relations experience
• Experience with organizing and delivering events or presentations
• Strong research skills
• Experience developing a diversity of communications/marketing materials
• Highly detail oriented, organized, accurate, flexible, and reliable

Responsibilities:

• With the help of databases and software, research and monitor leads (potential funders, supporters, and partners) to identify and record businesses, organizations, and/or philanthropists who are aligned with NBSF’s mission and work.
• Draft tailored communications for identified prospects with the goal of scheduling meetings/calls for the National Programs Manager.
• Develop donor stewardship plans.
• Send follow-ups when necessary.
• Maintain detailed and up to date information on prospects.
• Proactively respond to any messages from prospects.
• Draft, update, edit, and send a range of communications materials to funders and/or partners (pitch decks, presentations, write-ups, spotlights, etc.)
• Maintain relationships with existing supporters and/or partners, and send regular updates.
• Assist with creating and sending formal agreements with sponsors and partners.
• Assist with drafting marketing materials, such as articles and social media.
• Support grant writing.
• Support the organization, preparation, and delivery of events.
• Support emergent tasks and priorities as requested.

Application Deadline: Dec 31st, 2024
Anticipated start date: Jan 13, 2025

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to:

Hania Peper, National Programs Manager
Hania@naturebasedsolutionsfoundation.org

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