Development Coordinator - Major Donors and Corporate Partnerships

at  StepStones for Youth

THE ORGANIZATION

We value and celebrate diversity: We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team made up of people with diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. We actively encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply and we value the positive impact that diversity has on our teams. We are committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion within our workforce and in all opportunities provided at StepStones. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, upon request.
StepStones for Youth (www.stepstonesforyouth.com) is an innovative and dynamic charitable organization in Toronto dedicated to providing intervention and sustainable support for children and youth. Many of these youth are exiting the foster care and group home system or are currently living in foster homes and shelters.
Our goal is to create positive and meaningful connections; increase school engagement, high school graduation, and post-secondary enrolment; and increase stable housing, improved mental and physical health, and strong support networks. StepStones adheres to a “whatever it takes” approach to servicing youth and we go above and beyond to support their needs.

Why Work With Us:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package: includes 3K to paramedical services, and Short Term and Long-Term Disability including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Grief counselling available free of charge (in addition to benefits) for work related incidents
• Time-Off: 3 weeks-vacation with a 1-day vacation increase per year worked, up to 35 days’ vacation
• Leave: 8 sick days, 1 personal day, 1.5 medical appointment days, bereavement allowance
• Professional Development: Training allowance of up to $700 per year
• Reimbursements: Mileage provided at a competitive rate and all staff are given a petty cash budget
• Tools you need to succeed: All staff receive a MacBook and access to our mobile friendly CRM system
• Flexible work hours: Work on your time when needed
• Extended Break: One and a half hour (1 ½) long lunch break healthy living program when you exercise for 30 minutes during lunch

THE OPPORTUNITY

StepStones for Youth is seeking a Full-Time (40 hours per week) passionate and motivated Development Coordinator – Major Donors and Corporate Partnerships to support the transformation of the organization and develop opportunities for new growth potential.
This position will work on the development and implementation of new fundraising initiatives and will focus on growing our fundraising efforts through donor acquisition, stewardship, grant writing, and CRM management. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Development Manager and Communications Coordinator to ensure successful fundraising campaigns and events.

What you will be responsible for:

• Donor Stewardship and Acquisition:
• Identify and grow support from major donors.
• Organize speaking engagements, office tours, and lunch-and-learn events.
• Support corporate volunteer events, follow up with event attendees (provide materials and thank-you communications).
• Identify and implement new donor giving opportunities.
• Grant Writing and Reporting:
• Identify new grant opportunities to increase corporate partnerships.
• Lead the development of proposals and completion of reports as required to secure funding.
• Event Coordination:
• Work with vendors, venues, and volunteers to execute fundraising events in collaboration with Operations.
• Database Management:
• Input donations and generate reports in the database and CRM (DonorPerfect).
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and address concerns.
• Utilize data to enhance our fundraising efforts.
• Communications:
• Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to develop ongoing engagement with donors through social media, email updates, creation of impact reports, support documents, and coordination of thank-you messages to donors.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a personable and experienced fundraising professional who thrives when interacting with people, whether in-person, on the phone, or online. The ideal candidate is able to manage a wide variety of tasks while maintain a high-level attention to detail. They are comfortable engaging with a wide variety of individuals, an excellent communicator, and are ready to meet (and exceed!) the needs of our supporters. Additionally, the ideal candidate has:

• Post-Secondary education in Fundraising or in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant hands-on experience in a fundraising role within a related non-profit environment.
• CAE (Certified Association Executive), CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive), CAGP (Gift Planning affiliation) or equivalent is preferred
• Experience with CRM, data analytics, and donor databases, with DonorPerfect experience as an asset.
• Proven experience in researching, writing and submitting successful grant proposals, as well as managing grant reporting requirements to ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
• Direct experience working with donors is preferred.
• Strong organization, and time management skills
• Ability to adapt effectively and independently under the pressure of tight timelines, competing priorities and emergent issues.
• Highly effective written and oral communication, problem solving, advocacy, and interpersonal skills;
• A thorough understanding of anti- oppression, anti-Black and Indigenous racism values and principles and an appreciation of and ability to work with diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently and able to deliver results with minimal supervision.

This position is located in Toronto and is a hybrid position, requiring both in-office and in-person interactions
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those applicants will be selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or in person submissions please.
Apply by October 30, 2024

What you will be responsible for:

• Donor Stewardship and Acquisition:
• Identify and grow support from major donors.
• Organize speaking engagements, office tours, and lunch-and-learn events.
• Support corporate volunteer events, follow up with event attendees (provide materials and thank-you communications).
• Identify and implement new donor giving opportunities.
• Grant Writing and Reporting:
• Identify new grant opportunities to increase corporate partnerships.
• Lead the development of proposals and completion of reports as required to secure funding.
• Event Coordination:
• Work with vendors, venues, and volunteers to execute fundraising events in collaboration with Operations.
• Database Management:
• Input donations and generate reports in the database and CRM (DonorPerfect).
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and address concerns.
• Utilize data to enhance our fundraising efforts.
• Communications:
• Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to develop ongoing engagement with donors through social media, email updates, creation of impact reports, support documents, and coordination of thank-you messages to donors

We are seeking a personable and experienced fundraising professional who thrives when interacting with people, whether in-person, on the phone, or online. The ideal candidate is able to manage a wide variety of tasks while maintain a high-level attention to detail. They are comfortable engaging with a wide variety of individuals, an excellent communicator, and are ready to meet (and exceed!) the needs of our supporters. Additionally, the ideal candidate has:

• Post-Secondary education in Fundraising or in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant hands-on experience in a fundraising role within a related non-profit environment.
• CAE (Certified Association Executive), CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive), CAGP (Gift Planning affiliation) or equivalent is preferred
• Experience with CRM, data analytics, and donor databases, with DonorPerfect experience as an asset.
• Proven experience in researching, writing and submitting successful grant proposals, as well as managing grant reporting requirements to ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
• Direct experience working with donors is preferred.
• Strong organization, and time management skills
• Ability to adapt effectively and independently under the pressure of tight timelines, competing priorities and emergent issues.
• Highly effective written and oral communication, problem solving, advocacy, and interpersonal skills;
• A thorough understanding of anti- oppression, anti-Black and Indigenous racism values and principles and an appreciation of and ability to work with diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently and able to deliver results with minimal supervision