DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
JOB POSTING
The YWCA Saskatoon is a dynamic team dedicated to positively impacting the lives of women, their families, and the community. YWCA Saskatoon is a vibrant organization providing inclusive community services on Treaty Six territory and the homeland of the Métis peoples since 1910. We look forward to the possibility of you joining our team.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
At the YWCA Saskatoon, we believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workspace and workforce that represents the communities we serve. We acknowledge that certain groups have been historically disadvantaged and continue to face barriers in the workforce. In collaboration with the Canadian Employment Equity Act, we have identified the following groups, which have experienced historical and/or current obstacles, as part of our equity priority group:
These include:
- Indigenous peoples
- Persons of colour
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- 2SLGBTQ+ community
- Newcomers to Canada
We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace.
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POSITION SUMMARY: Provides administrative and operational support to the Fund Development team, including donor data management, gift processing, reporting, financial administration, and donor communications. Supports fundraising events, campaigns, sponsorships, and day-to-day team operations to ensure the efficient delivery of fundraising activities and donor stewardship initiatives.
POSITION REPORTING: Manager of Development & Engagement
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Rewarding work; contribute to meaningful change for clients and our community
- An inclusive and supportive team
- Fitness membership at Fitness on 25th and a discounted rate on eligible programs
HOURS OF WORK: Full-time 18-months Term; 37.5 hours per week
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Donor Relationship and Stewardship
- Engage donors in conversations about how their support can enable a meaningful impact on the YWCA’s programs and initiatives
- Ensure relationship with donors, prospective donors and volunteers are documented in Raisers Edge to facilitate further relationship building
- Implementing donor thank you and stewardship process
- Create and maintain donor reports to track progress and communicate the impact of donations
- Maintain relationships with existing donors, ensuring their continued support and engagement
- Reconcile donor records including data entry and receipting
2. Provide administrative support for fund development
- Play a role in carrying out the YWCA gift stewardship plan and achieving fund development goals, working together with the Director of Development & Engagement and other team members
- Maintain and update donor and gift information in the donor database
- Support and promote fundraising campaigns and appeals
- Coordinate donor visits, tours, and social events
- Respond to donor and volunteer inquiries in person, on the phone or in writing
3. Provide support for events and special projects
- Support YWCA special events together with other YWCA team members and volunteers
- Coordinate details, event promotions, invitations, RSVP’s, and tickets
- Provide event-day support with occasional evening or weekend work
- Support external events where YWCA Saskatoon is involved
4. Develop a deep understanding of YWCA Saskatoon
- Develop a deep understanding of the YWCA Saskatoon mission, values, programs and strategic priorities to effectively communicate and align donor interests
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience is considered an asset
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, including diplomacy and tact with enthusiastic professionalism in dealing with people
- Strong computer skills and clerical accuracy is essential
- Proficiency in Raisers Edge and Microsoft Office Applications is considered an asset
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of team
- Experience with events, committees and volunteers an asset
- Familiarity with the non-profit sector an asset
- Personal philosophies aligned with YWCA Saskatoon vision, mission, and values
CONTACT INFORMATION:
This position is projected to start by the end of November, with the start date to be determined. Applications in the form of a resume and cover letter will be accepted until October 19th, 2026 through the Career Centre website. For any questions regarding this posting, you can reach us via email through careers@ywcasasktoon.com.
