Fundraising & Communication Coordinator, Temporary Full-time, West Perth Village (Ritz Lutheran Villa), Mitchell

POSTING DATE: March 14, 2025 POSTING: 2025-011 (Non Union)

WEST PERTH VILLAGE (RITZ LUTERHAN VILLA)
NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: Fundraising & Communication Coordinator
West Perth Village (RLV)
Temporary Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY: The Fundraising/ Communication Coordinator is responsible for developing a communication and marketing plan; establishing and maintaining positive relationships with community partners; building and maintaining donations and donor relationships; facilitating internal staff communications and oversee the staff workplace wellness program.

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in communications, business, public relations or related field.
- Certificate or equivalent, in fundraising.
- Advanced computer skills required including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Social Media, etc.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Strong telephone skills required.
- Confidence in public speaking.
- Experience in writing grant proposals, fundraising letters.

Responsibilities
- Lead the organization in its strategy and implementation plan to support/enhance the current fundraising program, and expand opportunities and efforts to increase donation opportunities.
- Work with the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Board of Directors to determine quarterly priorities and action plans for cultivating existing donor relationships and pursuing new streams of funding.
- Track and evaluate results against stated objectives in the organization’s Strategic Plan to assure that goals are met or exceeded each year.
- Supporting existing committees and establishing new in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising events and activities; this includes signature fundraising events, donor appreciation events, donor prospecting activities, and supporting third-party fundraising events, as needed.
- Identify and develop strategies for growing community presence, and community partnerships.
- Coordinating community relations activities, such as presentations, tours.
- Supporting development of campaigns such as monthly donor program, corporate matching, and annual giving.
- Processing donations, thank you correspondence and receipting using Donor Perfect Software.
- Researching grant opportunities, collaborate on funding requests and assists with tracking and recognition requirements.
- Create, update and maintain a social media presence on various platforms, in addition to the creation of materials and presentation speaking notes to be used by individuals representing the organization.
- Document donor, resident, staff, volunteer, and caregiver stories, used in the development of campaigns & events.
- Provide support in the production of news releases, articles, and organizational key messaging.
- Develop communication materials such as brochures etc. ensuring consistency with brand design.
- Oversee the ongoing maintenance of the website changes and updates, and social media platforms.
- Attend events to capture and promote through social media content.
- Work within a communications & marketing budget in consultation with the Director of Finance.
- Responsible for management of donor files and maintain records storage as per policy.
- Complete special assignments and projects as required.
- Develop and distribute monthly staff e-newsletter.
- Plan yearly activities, education, events as part of the Staff Wellness Program.
- In the performance of all duties, demonstrate respect for the privacy, dignity, and individuality of the resident; adhere to home policy on confidentiality.
- Perform all duties and demonstrate conduct in accordance with the policies and procedures of West Perth Village.
- Other duties as assigned.

Please submit a complete resume by visiting careers page on our website: www.hpha.ca or by dropping your application off at Ritz Lutheran Villa’s reception desk.

West Perth Village (Ritz Lutheran Villa) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

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