Fundraising Coordinator - Regina, Canada - Break Free Outreach Ministries

Description

Break Free Outreach Ministries is a Christ-centred organization that provides programs and support services to vulnerable citizens in the City of Regina.

We are looking for a full-time Fund Developer who is a high performing initiative-taker with excellent people skills, and a proven ability to inspire and motivate people toward our vision.

This position is the organization's lead fundraising and revenue generation employee who has experience in successfully fundraising in a Christian charity.

• Obtain financial support and sponsorship for the organization's operations, programs, and services.
• Grow the number of community, business, church, and individual partnerships.
• Secure sponsorship for two annual fundraising events.
• Lead the organizing of events including marketing, ticket sales, etc.
• Ensure the organization and its events are promoted in community through various media platforms
• Facebook, Instagram, website, etc.
• Plan, write, and secure grant proposals.
• Recruit, schedule, and direct volunteers for the fundraising events.
• Keep donors and sponsors updated on organization activities through developing a quarterly newsletter as well as monthly update blasts.
• Stay up to date on fundraising trends.

• Highly organized
• Expect to wear many hats as a fundraiser and time management is key by being organized you will use your time more efficiently and be more productive
• Effective Communication Skills being a strong writer and public speaker is essential when you represent our organization.
• Good listener being able to listen to the needs and interests of our donors and potential donors will go far in building strong relationships for Break Free.
• Genuinely interested in people people desire authentic connections take the time to learn about our donors, coworkers, and volunteers.
• Strong instincts about people timing is everything and it is important to know when to ask for a gift or when not to.
• Able to work with many types of people you must be relatable to many types of people ranging from our organization's clients, donors, and volunteers
• Integrity/followthrough doing what you say you will do builds trust with co

• Optimistic expect to hear some nos in the fundraising world but keep being optimistic success is around the corner.
• Results oriented the organization depends on the success of your efforts.

• Agreement with Break Free's Statement of Faith and ability to promote our

• Demonstrate Break Free's Core Values in every action and every interaction with those we serve, community partners, donors, coworkers, sponsors, and volunteers.
• Knowledge and understanding of our Core Vision statement and the ability and desire to be part of the work to get us there.
• Certification in Fundraising, Diploma/degree in Business, or equivalent experience.
• Proven success in securing donations and event sponsorship.
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Proven collaborator
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Travel within Regina and surrounding area will be required.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance to use it for work purposes.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and be residing in Canada preferably Saskatchewan.

• 8 hour shift

• Regina, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)