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Join the Edmonton Meals on Wheels Team!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? Are you ready to be a part of a team that values collaboration, transparency, and a client-centric approach? If so, consider joining Edmonton Meals on Wheels.

Our Culture, Our Values

At Edmonton Meals on Wheels, our culture is defined by our commitment to four key values:

  • Our team comes first.
  • Collaboration is always worth the effort.
  • The courage to be transparent.
  • Clear & calm is kind.

We believe in fostering stability and engagement among our team members. Your well-being and growth matter to us, and we strive to create an environment where you can thrive. We are dedicated to continuous quality improvement and always providing an exceptional client experience. Your role is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. We want to embrace innovation and ensure our business never feels stagnant. We value fresh ideas, forward-thinking, and a commitment to staying at the forefront of our industry. Join us in our journey of growth and sustainability. As a team member, you contribute to the long-term success and impact of our organization.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about aligning with our values, living our culture, and contributing to the growth of our team, we’d love to hear from you! Join us at Edmonton Meals on Wheels and be a part of a team where your passion meets purpose.

Explore our current opportunities, and directly impact our ‘fresh, connected, delivered’ services. Welcome to the Edmonton Meals on Wheels family!

Don’t see anything that aligns with your career goals? Send us your resume to keep on file for future opportunities! Or consider joining our volunteer team to make a big difference!

About Us
Edmonton Meals on Wheels is on a mission to ensure access to quality food and meaningful social connections for those facing challenges in preparing nutritious meals. As a community-centered non-profit agency, we are renowned for our outstanding meal services and our innovative engagement with the community through various events, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities.

Position Overview

This position is essential to the success of EMOW as it assists with strategizing and executing fundraising and donor engagement plans to achieve defined goals. This position is under the supervision of the Fund Development & Community Engagement Manager.

Are you an organized, results driven person with a creative side? As EMOW’s Fundraising Coordinator, you will enjoy building relationships with a diverse mix of individuals. By combining your creativity, curiosity and enthusiasm, you will implement a variety of fundraising initiatives. This involves researching trends and best practices, creating effective new strategies, coordinating events, and engaging with new and existing supporters.  You will craft engaging fundraising appeals that inspire action, consistently executing and evaluating fundraising activities

Position Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain a knowledgeable understanding of the operations, philosophy, goals and objectives of EMOW in order to promote a positive image of EMOW to staff, volunteers, clients, stakeholders and the public.
  • Be the first point of contact for incoming donor phone calls, letters and email correspondence, ensuring timely responses to all donor inquiries.
  • Cultivate new donor relationships and maintain authentic connections with existing partners.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate third party fundraising and sponsorship activities.
  • Create and track templates and tools for fundraising .
  • Coordinate the planning, execution and follow-up of special events.
  • Explore creative fundraising streams and ways to engage with and acknowledge donor support.
  • Coordinate fundraising initiatives including direct mail, raffles, online appeals, etc. and track metrics/outcomes.
  • Ensure timely completion of administrative tasks ie. Entering gifts and completing receipting in DonorPerfect.

 

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary diploma or certificate in communications, public relations or related discipline.
  • 1-3 years direct experience in fundraising or a related field within the nonprofit sector.
  • Demonstrated experience planning and preparing digital and print materials.
  • Experience planning and executing events.
  • Equivalencies may be considered.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, DonorPerfect, Constant Contact, Canva.
  • Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet tight timelines.
  • Takes initiative on projects, planning and regular daily tasks.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to support events and donor engagements.
  • A clean vulnerable sector check.
  • Driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract. Use of own vehicle for work purposes is required.

 

Salary & Benefits

  • $804.60 to $1,015.33 semi-monthly based on experience and 0.5 FTE (37.5 hours).
  • Three weeks of vacation to start.

 

To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@emow.ca by 4:00pm, September 20, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.