Environmental education, Non-profit fundraising development

Position: Coordinator, Development
Organization: Elements Society
Location: Calgary (work from home)

• Type: 21-28 hours per week
• Start Date: March 2025
• Application Deadline: February 9, 2025 at 11:59pm PT

About Elements Society
We’re on a mission to inspire environmental action through education. Our interdisciplinary, action-oriented programs equip learners with the skills they need to take environmental action at home, school and in the community.

About the Role:
The Coordinator, Development, will play a pivotal role in building and supporting Elements’ fund development and donor engagement efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop new fundraising initiatives from the ground up, alongside existing grant management activities. The role will involve strategizing, planning, and implementing comprehensive fundraising programs to help advance our mission. This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to build a legacy, develop significant skills and grow their career within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fund Development Strategy & Implementation:
  • Collaborate with leadership to set fundraising goals and develop fundraising strategies to meet them.
  • Implement new fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
  • Create fundraising materials and compelling donor communications to promote giving opportunities.
  • Monitor progress towards goals and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Prepare reports on fundraising activities and outcomes.
• Donor Relations and Stewardship:
  • Build and maintain relationships with donors.
  • Implement donor cultivation, retention, and recognition activities.
  • Manage donor records, ensuring accuracy of information and interactions.
• Grant Management:
  • Identify, prepare, submit, report on and manage grant opportunities.
  • Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Event Planning and Coordination:
  • Plan and coordinate fundraising events.
  • Support third party fundraising events and initiatives.
  • Evaluate the success of events and implement improvements.

What we are looking for a candidate with:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in a fund development role or a related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute new fundraising initiatives.
• Ability to identify high ROI opportunities and implement them.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Canva.
• Strong understanding of the funding landscape in Alberta and BC.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge of environmental topics is an asset.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is an asset.
• Ability to attend in person events and meetings

Salary & Benefits:

• Dependent on hours and experience, hourly equivalent: $29-32
• Flexible work environment outside of core hours
• 2 weeks paid vacation + paid winter break, 5 paid sick days, 11 statutory holidays
• Extended medical benefits available to staff who work 25+ hours/week on a permanent basis, following a 3-month probationary period
• Opportunity to be a part of a supportive and collaborative team that is passionate about environmental topics and education
• Significant opportunities for advancement and career development

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to samantha@elements-society.org . Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca. Applications that do not follow this process will not be considered.

Elements programming is delivered on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta District 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

Elements seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, or people of colour and LGBTQ+ candidates.