Fundraising & Communications Coordinator

(12-Month Contract Position)

Location: Cobourg, Ontario

Position Type: Contract Position

Hours: Approximately 30–40 hours per week

Compensation: Starting salary range of approximately $30–$35 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Work Arrangement:

This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with scheduled in-office meetings, event attendance, and community engagement activities as required.

Application Deadline: Accepting and reviewing applications immediately, tentative closing date of June 8, 2026.

Apply to: bluebox@eagle.ca

About Beyond the Blue Box

Beyond the Blue Box is one of Canada’s longest-standing community-based waste reduction and reuse centres, serving Northumberland County for over 34 years.

Operating two busy retail locations in Cobourg, the organization diverts reusable goods from landfill while supporting environmental sustainability and community well being.

Beyond the Blue Box is a place of inclusion and opportunity. Our team includes individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who are developmentally disabled, financially vulnerable, re-entering the workforce, or facing barriers to employment. We are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for participation, dignity, and belonging within our community.

Position Summary

Beyond the Blue Box is seeking a Fundraising & Communications Coordinator to support and strengthen its fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts.

This role works closely with the Executive Director while supporting the volunteer Fundraising Chair and committee. The successful candidate will help plan and implement fundraising strategies, develop communications materials, and build relationships with donors, partners, sponsors, and the broader community.

The ideal candidate will play a vital role in securing donations, advancing organizational goals through community engagement, and helping strengthen long-term donor relationships through effective outreach and stewardship.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are self-directed, organized, collaborative, and able to move projects forward with initiative and minimal supervision.

This is a contract position with the potential for renewal based on organizational needs, funding, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and administration of fundraising activities and budgets
• Develop and execute fundraising campaigns, including online, direct mail, and community-based initiatives
• Research, write, and submit grant applications to government, corporate, and foundation funders
• Assist with the planning and coordination of fundraising events, sponsorships, and donor initiatives
• Develop donor communications, including newsletters, impact updates, social media content, and annual reports
• Build and maintain positive relationships with donors, community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with volunteers, including supporting the Fundraising Chair and fundraising committee
• Assist with donor tracking, stewardship activities, and fundraising reporting as required
• Manage and maintain donor databases and fundraising records to track contributions, donor engagement, and interactions
• Conduct research on prospective donors, sponsorships, grants, and funding opportunities to help expand organizational support
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and volunteers to develop compelling messaging and promotional materials for fundraising campaigns and outreach initiatives
• Provide exceptional donor and stakeholder stewardship through responsive communication and relationship management

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in fundraising, communications, grant writing, or a related non-profit role preferred
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and fundraising campaign development
• Experience working with volunteers and community-based organizations is considered an asset
• Experience working with donor databases or CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge or similar platforms is considered an asset

Required Skills

• Grant writing and proposal development
• Fundraising campaign planning and execution
• Donor relations and stewardship
• Strong written communication skills, including appeals, reports, donor correspondence, and promotional content
• Experience with digital tools such as email marketing platforms, social media, and basic CRM or donor database systems
• Event coordination and sponsorship support
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong understanding of nonprofit marketing principles related to donor engagement and fundraising outreach
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain positive long-term donor and community relationships
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, community-based environment
• Collaborative approach to working with volunteers, staff, leadership, and community stakeholders
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, environmental sustainability, and community impact

Working Conditions

• Reports directly to the Executive Director
• Hybrid work environment with a combination of remote and on-site responsibilities
• Regular attendance at Beyond the Blue Box locations, meetings, community events, and fundraising activities will be required
• Works closely with volunteers, staff, and community partners
• Some evening and weekend work may be required for events and campaigns

Why Work with Us

Beyond the Blue Box reinvests 100% of its revenue back into the local community through wages, operations, environmental initiatives, and programs that support sustainability and social inclusion.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization where environmental stewardship and human dignity are equally valued.

Beyond the Blue Box suffered a fire at their retail site location and has faced several barriers during the rebuild process. The retail building construction is now underway; this newly created position is pivotal in leading the required fundraising activities in alignment with organizational needs.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and experience to:

bluebox@eagle.ca