Development Coordinator
Location: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre: 300-851 4 Street SE Calgary
Reporting to: Interim Senior Director of Fund Development
The Development Coordinator at the National Music Centre is a critical member of the Fund Development team. The Development Coordinator is directly responsible for managing the Raisers Edge Database, Gift Processing, Pipeline management, stewardship, reporting, finance and coordination of fund development meetings, and general administrative support to the department.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support the development team by managing donor pipelines and managing all stewardship and recognition activities
- Lead annual donor stewardship reporting process in coordination with the Interim Senior Director of Development
- Liaise between the finance and fundraising teams and manages smaller giving tracking and recording
- Track cultivation and solicitation activities for donor/prospect visits, debrief and assist in tracking follow-up activity
- Collaborate with development team members to ensure the timely and accurate completion of routine work such as gift acknowledgments, solicitation and cultivation mailings, and event invitations
- Oversee the proper acknowledgment of development donations by drafting thank-you letters, greeting cards, and reports and making timely touchpoints
- Maintain an up-to-date naming inventory and framework
- Become proficient at all aspects of the Raiser’s Edge database, including data entry, stewardship management and tracking
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and managing development volunteer groups as needed
- Assist with stewardship/cultivation tours, and fundraising projects
Qualifications
- 2+ years of fundraising/stewardship experience in charity or related field
- Advanced analytical skills, timely problem-solving skills, communication, and presentation skills are essential for this role
- Attention to detail is a must
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Raiser's Edge preferred.
- Exceptional customer service and stewardship skills.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently, and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion
- Advanced project management and client-management skills
- Proven history of creating and maintaining external and internal relationships
- Must provide a clear criminal record check
Salary & Benefits
- All employees who successfully complete the probation period are offered the following:
- Medical and dental benefits,
- Paid time off (vacation and flex days)
- Employee assistance program, employee life insurance, dependent life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Company matching RRSP program
- Salary commensurate with experience
Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to Nandita Aggarwal, Director of Administration at nandita.aggarwal@nmc.ca on or before January 24, 2024.
We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
NMC's Culture
National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of fair hiring practices in the workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
NMC’s culture is strong and unique. We show up every day with a can-do attitude, mutual respect, and a solution- oriented perspective. We are pioneers and courageous; trying new things is our way of life. We stand and deliver, lead by example, honour our commitments, take responsibility and are accountable. Through everything we do is our passion for music – we believe in music’s unique power and fight for it every day. Everyone is welcome here – music is our universal language. Our ideal candidate will be a music champion and know a thing or two about camaraderie and spirit. The candidate will embrace our motto that when the going gets tough, we dance.
About NMC
NMC is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and developing the diversity of voices in Canadian music. Entrepreneurial, thoughtful, accessible, and connected, NMC strategically partners with multiple local, regional, national, and international organizations to create meaningful programming through exhibitions, collections, educational programs, live music, and development initiatives that nurture, inspire, and prepare the next generation of artists and creators. Proudly based in Calgary, NMC is a key cultural institution in the city and is increasingly recognized as a pillar of the Canadian music sector.