Development and Digital Coordinator

Central Okanagan Food Bank is looking for an enthusiastic Development and Digital Coordinator to nurture engagement with all stakeholders and local community through customized and meaningful marketing initiatives that promote on-going support for our organization. In collaboration with other members of the Development and Operations team, this role will have both internal and external focuses. We are a dynamic and evolving team that encourages others to believe in our mission and mandate and to inspire others to collaborate with us to make our community a brighter, more resilient place to live and work.

As the Development and Digital Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in amplifying COFB’s purpose by managing third-party fundraising efforts, creating engaging digital content, and fostering community relationships that support food security in our region.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Support and manage all third-party fundraisers. Ensure the success of ad hoc and planned events and fundraisers by providing the necessary communication materials and marketing assets, aligning all efforts with COFB values, mission, and mandate.
• Assist in the marketing assets and accountable timelines for flagship events.
• Lead with enthusiasm and confidence. Inspire and empower individuals, service groups, corporations, and beyond to support our cause, effectively conveying the impact of their contributions with passion and clarity.
• Build, steward and maintain a pipeline of third-party organizers and community partners to maintain and increase engagement year over year.
• Be a dynamic presence at in our community ensuring the best possible outcomes by maintaining high energy and leaving lasting, positive impressions in every interaction.

Communication and Digital Presence

Share our story in a way that captivates and endears our organization to the community. Collaborate on press releases, blog posts, website content, newsletter, marketing materials, collection bins and signage that resonate from an accurate and empowered place.

• Develop and schedule cutting-edge content for traditional and digital media. Engage and inspire community advocates across a multitude of platforms including social media, creating a strong and vibrant support base
• Optimize methodologies to measure effectiveness of social remarketing campaigns across multiple channels. Use your analytical skills to refine our strategies and maximize our impact.

· Approach unfamiliar trends and new opportunities with curiosity and vigor. Be willing to experiment and innovate without the fear of failing or falling short.

• Design materials and graphics for multiple uses (external and internal) as per established brand guidelines.
• Create content and manage all social media accounts for the COFB.

Stewardship and Administration:

• Measure results, maintain detailed and accurate events files such as database contact and financial information for all third-party initiatives.
• Assist in the gathering of research and other relevant information regarding the social issues that are related to the mission of our organization and what our community cares about.
• Support and lead initiatives that help us understand all our stakeholders better such as stewardship grids, event surveys and tracking to ensure recognition and stewardship policies are consistently evolving and followed.
• Discern work priorities, work autonomously, and meet deadlines with little supervision and direction.
• Collaborate and foster a dynamic and passionate work environment, and periodically provide administration support to other members of the COFB team to support equally motivated and driven employees of the organization.
• Manage donor stewardship program and follow thru on feedback loop to all our stakeholders on the impact and meaning of their gift.

Qualifications

• Related community college or university degree preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience in fund development and stewardship
• Relevant experience in non-profit fundraising including the development of individual giving, agency relations and food aid programming
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising trends and successful fundraising strategies
• Exceptional relationship management including written and oral communication skills
• Competency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva and Mail Chimp programs. Experience in Google Analytics an asset
• Familiarity and knowledge of donor database programs
• Graphic design skills a plus
• Ability to relate effectively with diverse audiences, including board members, major donors, foundation staff, media outlets and community audiences
• Highly organized and flexible with the ability to work autonomously to manage multiple priorities, tasks and relationships in fast-paced non-profit environment
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to personal vehicle

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday) with availability to work some evenings or weekends

Work Remotely: No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Application question(s):

• What experience do you have with social media management?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-11