Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
The Donor Services Coordinator plays a vital role within the Development team, overseeing donor relationships and facilitating the effective submission of grant applications. This position blends donor management support, grant research and writing, and administrative responsibilities to advance the Ontario Distribution Centre’s development goals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Research and identify grant opportunities; assist in writing, submitting, and reporting on grant proposals to secure funding and ensure compliance.
• Maintain detailed calendars and track deadlines for grant submissions, reports, and related administrative tasks.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors, supporting donor engagement and stewardship activities.
• Handle donation processing, reconciliation, and coordination with finance and supply chain teams to ensure timely pickups and accurate records.
• Assist with organizing donor site visits, meetings, and social media efforts to promote donor stories and increase engagement.
• Provide broad administrative support including scheduling, meeting coordination, record keeping, vendor management, and support for fundraising initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote safe work practices among employees and volunteers.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Completion of high school plus a post-secondary certificate or specialized certification in a related field; alternative education and experience combinations may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of frontline experience in grant writing, research, fundraising, and project management, with proficiency in donor management software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create persuasive grant proposals and donor communications.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and a satisfactory driver’s abstract are required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, high integrity, discretion with confidential information, and a donor-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintain professionalism under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to The Salvation Army’s mission, willingness to undergo background checks, and adherence to ethical standards and workplace policies.

Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $23.28 to $29.10 with a maximum of $34.92.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you

Please refer the Job description for details