Development Coordinator

Are you passionate about advancing gender equity and supporting young leaders who navigate gender based discrimination? Fora is looking for a Development Coordinator to play a crucial role in our fundraising efforts and development. If you have experience in grant writing, donor outreach, and a commitment to feminist values, this part-time role could be a perfect fit.

We are a collaborative team committed to creating opportunities for young women and gender-marginalized young leaders to get a seat at decision-making tables and have their voices heard, whether it be in business, politics, or social change. We provide high quality programming and work closely with program alums to constantly improve program design. As an organization, we are working toward making stronger connections to an intersectional and 2SLGBTQIA+ feminist movement and evolve our programming and staffing in this direction. Fora has an all-hands-on-deck attitude and there is no task too big or too small that staff may do. We work hard and have fun! This is an exciting time to join a growing organization, with the ability to have your own imprint on the future of Fora.

Fora is committed to equitable representation and access. Candidates from Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomer, refugee, and other underserved communities are encouraged to self-identify in your application. To learn more about Fora’s continued learning and commitment to equity, please see our 2020 Equity Strategy and 2022-2023 Equity Report. We offer flexible hours and recognize that care work, health, and mental health must be respected in order to have an effective team. While working from home, a monthly stipend to cover Wi-Fi expenses is made available to staff.

Position Summary
The Development Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Fora’s revenue generation efforts. This role
primarily focuses on grant writing, identifying new funding prospects, and soliciting event sponsorships.
Additionally, the Development Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and administering databases,
as well as generating reports. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Development and
Operations.

The primary responsibilities of the Development Coordinator include:

Fund Development (95%)

• Support the development of solicitation materials including grant applications and sponsorship proposals.
• Identify prospective government, foundation and corporate donors.
• Conduct outreach to both prospective and existing donors.
• Draft donor agreements.
• Support in the building of relationships and stewardship of donors and funders.
• Support in the planning and facilitation of in-person fundraising events.
• Maintain detailed donor profiles and track donor interactions in Salesforce database.
• Complete gift uploads and maintain gift records in Salesforce.
• Maintain the fundraising tracker and support reporting on progress towards revenue
• goals.

Organizational Support (5%)

• Provide insights into Fora’s overall organizational strategy.
• Support in-person event facilitation, including Fora’s annual Leadership Forum.
• Contribute to organizational strategic planning, annual planning, etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

Work Requirements

• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Ability to work remotely with a dedicated workspace and stable internet connection.
• Ability to work flexible hours on occasion.

Education & Certifications

• Post Secondary degree or Certificate in Fundraising Management, Communications or
• Business Administration is an asset, but not essential.
• A combination of lived experience and non-academic credentials is also valued.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Sensitivity working with women and gender-marginalized youth (ages 18-29) from a diversity of communities.
• Demonstrated experience drafting grant applications, funding proposals, and/or solicitation materials is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with prospective donors/stakeholders.
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to draft compelling, concise copy for various audiences.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• An understanding and passion for youth advocacy and/or gender equity.
• Experience with Salesforce Non-Profit Success Pack or other CRM an asset.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to feminist values and understanding of how intersectionality contributes to different lived experiences of various stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong relationships and interface effectively with all levels of the organization within a virtual team.
• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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How to Apply:

If you have any enquiries that are not covered in this job description, please email Senior Manager, Development and Operations, Marija Shaw at [email protected].

For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Fora of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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