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ABOUT THE ROLE The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting and executing fundraising initiatives to drive donor engagement and revenue growth. This role includes managing donor communications, coordinating fundraising campaigns and events, overseeing donation processing, and providing excellent customer service to our members. The coordinator will analyze fundraising performance, maintain the donor database, and collaborate with the Development and Communications teams to optimize outreach and fundraising strategies. This position will also work closely with the Finance team. Sierra Club BC maintains a largely remote work environment with some (1-2 days/week) in-person work at our office located in Victoria, B.C. Only applicants based in the Victoria area will be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enter all donations, grant payments and information into Salesforce (CRM database) from a variety of payment types (cash, cheque, third-party fundraising websites, etc).
- Plan, write and deliver fundraising appeals, including e-appeals and tele-fundraising scripts and stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in fundraising.
- Ensure effective reporting and tracking activities in Salesforce to enhance relationships and increase likelihood of continued support.
- Support a positive donor and supporter experience by responding to donor-related inquiries.
- Identify creative opportunities to increase revenue and retention for monthly donors, new donors and mid-level donors.
- Work closely with the Development team to secure engagement opportunities with donors to inform, inspire and elevate giving.
- Work collaboratively with the Development team to plan, organize and execute supporter acquisition and fundraising events.
- Create unique donation widgets and pages using Salesforce, Causeview and Wordpress and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Develop and implement email segmentation strategies to target supporters based on giving history, engagement and ensuring personalized and effective campaigns.
- Hold relationships with contractors to support fundraising initiatives across Sierra Club BC, including Public Outreach, Causeview, IATS etc.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of two years direct experience in fundraising, donor relations, marketing, finance or administrative work.
- Superb organizational, time management and analytical skills.
- Highly detail oriented with a strong aptitude for accurate data entry.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with members and donors about environmental issues.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Experience with fundraising software, reports and databases. Experience with Salesforce and third-party fundraising apps like Canada Helps an asset.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft 365 programs.
- Customer service-oriented mindset with a passion for engaging and building relationships with supporters.
- Experience working in intercultural contexts and upholding JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) principles.
COMPENSATION
- This is a five days per week (37.5 hours) position, with a starting pay rate of $55,400$63,700.
- Four weeks of paid vacation; additional week of paid time off during holiday office closure.
- Benefits package including health, vision, dental and other supports for wellness.
- Personal and professional development opportunities are available.
HOW TO APPLY
- Submit a CV and cover letter in a consolidated document, with the words “Application for Development Coordinator” in the subject line to Liz Reed, Operations & HR Manager, at liz@sierraclub.bc.ca.
- Applications received by midnight on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, will receive priority consideration for interviews. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
- This position is based in Victoria, B.C. We offer a flexible hybrid work model with 1-2 days per week in office and 3-4 days remotely. Applications from other provinces or internationally will not be considered.
- No phone calls please. Only those candidates who are short-listed will be contacted. We thank you for your time in applying to Sierra Club BC for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,400.00-$63,700.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person