Non-profit fundraising campaigns, digital fundraising

Position: Annual Fund Coordinator/ Officer
Organization: Nature Canada
Location: based in our office in Ottawa, Ontario

About Nature Canada:

Nature Canada connects the dots between local action and systemic change. A charitable organization for more than 85 years, we are Canada’s voice for nature.

We work to ensure that solving the biodiversity crisis is a government priority. We advocate on behalf of other species for habitat protection and good policy. We facilitate mobilization among our extensive network of partners and individual nature-lovers to achieve our shared goals and generate the political will for needed transformation.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a new member of our fundraising team, in the level of Coordinator to Officer depending on level of experience. This person will coordinate our fundraising communications to our annual fund donors. This entry to mid-level role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in organizing multiple projects, showing their creativity and keeping to timelines. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will be instrumental in coordinating and tracking direct marketing initiatives that support the long-term growth and impact of the organization.

About You:

• You are a motivated and organized fundraising professional who is passionate about engaging with donors, supporting digital fundraising initiatives and keeping gift coordination seamless.
• You are creative, considerate and collaborative, and results driven, with a strong ability to thrive under deadlines.
• You have honed your writing skills for direct mail and donor-centric communications.
• You are solution-oriented, proactive and know how to juggle multiple projects efficiently.
• You have experience in using fundraising databases for segmentation, coding, and donor management.
• You have excellent analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.
• You are self-directed with great initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion are important to you, and you have invested personally and professionally to deepen your understanding. You welcome opportunities to continue your learning and to contribute to our efforts to build a more inclusive organization.

About the job:

We’re looking for someone to lead our direct response fundraising efforts and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes by providing financial and administrative support. You’ll handle data and analysis in our database (Raiser’s Edge) to guide our fundraising strategies, work closely with the Communications team, and collaborate with vendors. Plus, you’ll build great relationships with our donors and be a key ambassador for Nature Canada.

We are looking for someone who has experience and is ready to dive in. We are excited to grow our donor outreach for individual giving and this job is action oriented and donor focused. That is why we are looking for a go-getter who is always looking for ways to make things better. We use Raiser’s Edge, Google and Asana to keep ourselves organized so experience using these tools will give you an edge. You must enjoy a fast-paced, team-focused environment where collaboration is key.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate fundraising campaigns across channels (print, digital, phone, and social media) to keep donors engaged and grow our community.
• Partner with external agencies on direct mail and telemarketing, handling creative ideas, scripts, list management, and vendor details.
• Plan and execute online fundraising strategies with our Digital team.
• Track and analyze results to share insights, progress, and recommendations.
• Create reports to help track goals and keep leadership informed.
• Support donor stewardship by ensuring gifts are acknowledged and well-documented.
• Recruit and guide volunteers for fundraising activities and events.

Qualifications:

Needs (Must-have skills and experience to succeed in this role):

• Degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Strong writing skills to inspire donor support.
• Experience with donor database management and gift processing, especially Raiser’s Edge and Engaging Networks.
• Collaborative team player who works respectfully and professionally with staff and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English.

Preferred (Nice-to-have qualifications that would be a bonus but aren’t required):

• Demonstrated track record of achieving fundraising goals.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and a Project Management tool like Asana.
• Bilingual (English and French).
• CFRE designation (Certified Fundraising Executive).

Application process:

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter and why this would be a great meaningful and fulfilling opportunity for you to elevate the vision and strategic goals of Nature Canada and our community and where you believe you fit in the salary range for the position. We would also like you to submit a sample of your fundraising copywriting with your application. Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To Apply:

To apply for this position, please send resume and a one-page cover letter describing why you are suitable to info@naturecanada.ca with “Annual Fund job description” in the subject line.

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Salary range: $50,000-$65,000; dependent on experience.

Deadline: February 17, 2025 or until candidate chosen

While there is no set closing date, we recommend applying at your earliest convenience/ before February 17th to be considered in the early stages of the selection process. Our focus is on finding the best candidate, and we will keep the position open until we identify the ideal match.

No calls please. We thank all candidates for their interest, but we will only contact those selected for an interview.

We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups. Nature Canada is committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and intimidation where everyone can participate safely, freely and confidently.