Philanthropy Coordinator (1-year contract)

Role: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Philanthropy Coordinator will play a critical role in the success of Bladder Cancer Canada’s (BCC) donor relations and fundraising through the planning and coordination of fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation and stewardship, and revenue diversification. 

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement new opportunities to diversify BCC’s revenue sources as well as prospective donors and partners. 

• Coordinate and execute strategies to meet revenue targets for avenues including, but not limited to, third-party fundraising, corporate and foundation partnerships, and general donations. 

• Create and execute strategies to achieve objectives set for fundraising campaigns including the annual Holiday Appeal and Giving Tuesday. 

• Build and manage relations with BCC’s donor base at all stages. 

• Submit grant proposals by determining their alignment with BCC and support the completion of deliverables. 

• Collaborate with the Communications Department to actively promote and grow all BCC fundraising campaigns and initiatives, including the development of a year-round digital fundraising campaign. 

• Provide weekly progress reports to the Executive Director and in weekly staff meetings. 

• Maintain accurate donor data and produce regular reports.
  

• Issue charitable donation receipts for tax purposes. 

• Act as a liaison between BCC, donors, sponsors, and community members, and build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and funding contacts. 

• Steward prospects, donors, and volunteers appropriately as needed
  

• Provide support to the Executive Director regarding funding opportunities, as required. 

• Other duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in fundraising, nonprofit leadership, or related field.  

• 1+ years of relevant experience in a similar role. 

• Superior oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal and/or customer service skills. 

• Strong computer and technical skills including knowledge of CRM systems or donor databases is required. Experience with DonorPerfect is preferred. 

• English-French bilingual candidates preferred.  

• Demonstrated understanding of donor and stakeholder audiences.  
• Experience working for a health charity or non-profit is an asset.  

Note: A police background check must be completed as condition of employment.  

Location:  

This is a work-from-home role. The suitable candidate will ideally be in the Eastern Time Zone.  Work is expected to be completed during normal business hours; however, occasional evenings and weekends may be required for BCC events. BCC policies prohibit working outside of the employee’s province of residence unless for approved work-related purposes.   

Compensation:  

A 1-year, full-time contract position of 37.5 hours/week beginning August 5, 2025 or earlier, with possibility of contract extension or transition to permanent employment. Salary of $48,000 per annum, with benefits package including health, dental and EAP available after probationary period, and 3 weeks of vacation per calendar year, pro-rated to start date. 
 

The deadline for application is June 22nd, or until the position is filled. To apply, applicants must provide a cover letter and resume in pdf format. Applicants are encouraged to provide a portfolio of samples, if available. 

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.