Development Coordinator, Stewardship & Recognition

About Food Banks Canada

At Food Banks Canada, our commitment stretches across the nation, tirelessly supporting and enhancing the work of over 5,500 food banks and community organizations. We invest in, advocate for, and bolster their critical efforts. Through diligent research, we delve into the root causes of food insecurity, devising actionable solutions informed by our findings as we work to create a Canada where no one goes hungry.

In 2024, Waterstone Human Capital recognized our workplace for embodying one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures of the year. This distinction highlights best-in-class Canadian organizations with cultures that have helped them enhance performance. For us, performance means advancing our mission and achieving organizational goals collaboratively with a team that is happy, healthy and engaged.

Our efforts and impact are expanding, and we're opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that's both meaningful and captivating. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for all our roles at Food Banks Canada as we support Canadians across the country.

About the Role

The Development Coordinator, Stewardship & Recognition provides exceptional organizational support in the areas of corporate partnership development, fund development, foodraising, and philanthropic gifts. The Development Coordinator, Stewardship & Recognition coordinates and supports activities to ensure successful implementation of Food Banks Canada’s mandate. These activities include (but are not limited to) impact reporting, coordination of recognition assets and partner contract deliverables, and communication to donor groups including other donor stewardship activities. This position maintains a positive image of Food Banks Canada with its network, stakeholders, and the public.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support donor stewardship activities, including thank you letters, stewardship impact reports, and liaising with internal departments to deliver on various contractual donor recognition elements, including, but not limited to social media, ads, blogs, press releases, scripts, and videos
• Support the development of donor recognition assets and the execution of activities, including, but not limited to, the annual report, partner and program impact reports, conference events, and website
• Support the Development team with ad-hoc asset requests for partner campaigns
• Assist the partnership leads with the coordination and collection of required materials (logos, stories, images, video, swag, etc.) from both internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with internal teams and external vendors to facilitate the development and execution of partner-specific digital assets, including videos
• Maintain Food Bank Canada’s corporate partner asset library
• Support donor stewardship by drafting and deploying communications, and other coordinating duties (including list management)
• Work to enhance and update assets required to maximize and renew partnerships and sponsorships, as planned for and directed by the Manager, Stewardship & Recognition
• Assist with tracking and identifying partner milestones and executing stewardship and recognition program plans and awards
• Update mailing lists and databases based on direction and information provided by account leads
• Support the Development team requests as assigned (requests might include development of correspondence, finalizing letters, pulling together meeting packages, volunteer opportunities, external meeting logistics, and clerical)
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma program or equivalent in fundraising management (preferred), public relations or communications
• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in development/fundraising for a not for profit or charitable organization or marketing support position
• Experience with developing content with the purpose of engaging/stewarding external stakeholders
• Project management/coordination experience
• Strong technical skills: learn / understand CMS (content management system) databases, e-mail programs (MailChimp), fundraising platforms (AKA Raisin), Microsoft Excel, ability to learn other web-based systems (e.g. analytical tools such as Google analytics and email analytics)
• Knowledge of Adobe programs such as InDesign and Illustrator is an asset
• Experience with managing donor relationships, activations, and the donor cycle
• Experience working with social media, including engagement with online communities
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Working Conditions

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
• The position is home-based and can be located anywhere in Canada
• Occasional travel within Canada may be required

Application Information:

If this opportunity to work with an exciting, growing, national non-profit appeals to you, please apply with your cover letter and resume. Additional information on this role can be found in the full job description.

This posting will remain open until noon PST Wednesday, February 4th, 2026.

We look forward to hearing from and connecting with you!

Food Banks Canada believes that diversity is the cornerstone of excellence within our team and mirrors the community we serve. We warmly invite candidates of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Committed to an accessible recruitment journey, Food Banks Canada ensures a barrier-free experience. Should you be approached for a job opportunity, please reach out to daniel@engagedhr.com if you require accommodations.

We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our recruitment process relies on human review. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select, or assess candidates.