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About the David Suzuki Foundation

We find solutions for living within the limits of nature. Through a combination of sound science and active public engagement, we seek to motivate Canadians to take action on the environmental challenges we collectively face. Our Foundation is an independent charity, supported by over 30,000 donors from across Canada and abroad. With headquarters in Vancouver and offices in Toronto and Montreal, we address issues from coast to coast to coast, in both official languages. With the support of scientists, academics, progressive businesses, governments, non-governmental organizations and tens of thousands of Canadian we aim to achieve this vision: That within a generation Canadians act on the understanding that we are interconnected and interdependent with nature, and with each other.

You can learn more about us at www.davidsuzuki.org

The David Suzuki Foundation hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its community and to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, women, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 

Position Title: Development Co-ordinator / Coordonnatrice au développement

Terms: Permanent, full-time (4-day week)

Location: Based at our Montreal office 

Reporting: Development Manager, Leadership Giving, Quebec

Salary: Based on experience

• Are you a bilingual development coordinator extraordinaire looking for that next challenge to move you along on your career path?
• Are you passionate about saving the planet and want to put your donor relations and fundraising skills toward a good cause? 
• Would you like to be part of a great organization that has a strong commitment to support protecting nature’s diversity and the well-being of all life, now and for the future?

About the role

We are a group of exceptionally talented, bright, and passionate people working at making a real difference in the world.  We are currently looking for a committed, collaborative and solution-orientated Development Co-ordinator / Coordonnatrice au développement to play an integral role in the success of the fundraising and donor stewardship programs in our Montreal office.

You’d be responsible for coordinating community giving fundraising campaigns, responding to donor inquires, data entry and donor relations tasks for primarily francophone donors. The role includes other related projects, priorities and tasks as required.

Your Responsibilities

Donor Relations, you would:

• Respond to French donor inquiries regarding donations, tax receipts, address changes and requests for information, by phone, email and mail.
• Liaise with donor relations team to ensure accurate deposit, receipting and recording of French gifts.
• Update and maintain accurate donor information in the donor database.
• Follow up with donors on rejected credit card and direct debit transactions.

Community Giving Fundraising, you would:

• Co-ordinate offline French annual and monthly giving fundraising campaigns, including emails, newsletters, annual reports, face-to-face, donor calling and related stewardship activities in collaboration with other Community Giving staff; manage related vendor relationships.
• Help develop campaign themes, segmentation tactics, creative strategy and detailed plans.
• Write fundraising content.
• Track and evaluate campaign performance and make adjustments as needed to maximize results.
• Work closely with Quebec communications and program staff to ensure fundraising campaigns are timely and consistent, capitalizing on momentum from other organizational initiatives.

Other related duties and projects as required.

Skills, experience and education required:

• One-year annual giving fundraising experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Expert at donor relations and customer service.
• Proven experience communicating with francophone audiences in Quebec.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent work experience.

What you bring to the role:

• Superb written and spoken English and French.
• Proven ability to write clear, engaging messaging that resonates with our audiences.
• Highly organized and able to work to strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or equivalent database; with knowledge of Salesforce, Artez and Shopify an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); SharePoint/Office 365, Teams experience an asset.
• Values aligned with the Foundation’s mission, demonstrated through your work or community service.

 What You Get:

• Being a part of a team of superstars
• Generous benefit package
• 4-day work week
• Amazing work culture with smart colleagues that care
• A chance to have an impact on the health of the planet
• An experience working in an organization with a focus on technology

Application Process 

Please submit your cover letter and your resume online and submit your application by going to https://davidsuzuki.org/careers/ .  The position will stay open until filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

We recognize the importance of a diversified workforce, and we encourage women, First Nations, Inuit and Metis candidates, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.