Individual & Community Giving Coordinator

Individual & Community Giving Coordinator Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

Location: Remote (main office based in Ontario) Job Status: 1-year contract, with possibility of extension Compensation: $50,000-$55,000 annually plus a comprehensive benefits package Deadline to apply: Friday, August 15, 2025 Anticipated Start: October 2025

The Opportunity As part of the team at the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), the Individual & Community Giving Coordinator will support DWF’s mission by supporting initiatives related to individual giving, third-party fundraising, Walk for Wenjack, and other fundraising projects and events. You are looking for the opportunity to contribute your skills to building a better Canada through fundraising and stewardship, and you are passionate about moving reconciliation forward. Your interest in gaining experience working within a dynamic Development Team and for a national charity, coupled with your strong organizational and time management skills, will help you excel in this role. You also possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and have experience using Salesforce or an equivalent CRM. Additional Bene�its

• Comprehensive benefits package (after 3-month probation period) 
• Paid wellness days 
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off during winter holidays
• Remote and flexible work environment 
• Potential for further advancement within the organization
• Diverse and inclusive work environment 
• Professional development opportunities

Your Responsibilities

• Individual Giving
• Help develop and manage timelines for various annual giving fundraising activities and

projects to ensure strategic plans and critical fundraising processes are carried out on time.

• Support the development of annual fundraising appeals, donor communications, and stewardship materials.

• Ensure timely distribution of development needs, such as issuing tax receipts, donor communications, and stewardship.

• Ensure the donor database is maintained and current at all times.

Fundraising & Stewardship

• Assist in developing tailored reports to ensure a high level of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Support the regular review and updating of DWF and Development resources, including the DWF website, Walk for Wenjack website, newsletter content, proposals, one-pagers, etc.

• Support the administration and stewardship of third-party fundraisers and initiatives.
• Assist with DWF events locally (i.e., Development activities and tasks related to Secret

Path Week, Walk for Wenjack, Truth and Reconciliation Week, Indigenous History Month, etc.).

Preferred Quali�ications We recognize the value of diverse educational experiences, including cultural, academic, work, and lived experiences. We encourage those who closely match the qualifications listed below to apply:

• Combination of lived experience and traditional knowledge, and university-level education in fundraising, communications, business, social sciences, or related education and experience.

• Discretionary skills to manage confidential information are required.
• High levels of accuracy, productivity, and initiative, as well as high attention to detail and

strong written and verbal communication skills, are required.
• Strong time management skills with an ability to plan, define measurable objectives and

outcomes, and meet timelines.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data fundraising software is strongly encouraged.
• Exceptional knowledge of MS Office, SharePoint, Internet, and general office equipment.
• Current Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
• Considered an asset: Working knowledge of an Indigenous language and/or French.

How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume to Jenna Courage Baz at jenna@downiewenjack.ca by Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET. Please clearly label the email subject: Individual & Community Giving Coordinator – Confidential. The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applications will be considered; however, qualified persons of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry will be given preference. If you require accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview. To learn more about DWF, visit downiewenjack.ca. The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

• Individual & Community Giving Coordinator
• Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
• The Opportunity
• Additional Benefits
• Your Responsibilities
• Preferred Qualifications
• How to Apply