About the role
The Opportunity
The Philanthropy Proposals and Design Coordinator is responsible for crafting compelling, visually engaging proposals, cases for support, grant reports, and donor-facing materials that effectively communicate the mission of Shorefast, impact of donor engagement, and future funding needs of the organization. The role blends storytelling, donor-centric messaging, and visual communication. The Philanthropy Proposals and Design Coordinator will report to the Senior Director, Philanthropy & Partnerships.
What You’ll Do
· Write and design persuasive, tailored philanthropic proposals, letters of inquiry, and case statements for a range of audiences including foundations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
· Help draft donor communications, including newsletters, thank-you letters, and appeals.
· Collaborate with fundraising, program, and finance teams to gather content, budget information, and impact data for proposals.
· Adapt writing style and tone to suit donor priorities, grant requirements, and brand voice.
· Design visually engaging proposal documents and pitch decks using tools like Adobe InDesign, Canva, or PowerPoint.
· Develop infographics, charts, and data visualizations to highlight organizational impact and outcomes.
· Ensure all materials align with the organization’s brand guidelines and standards.
· Design one-pagers, brochures, and other collateral for major gift cultivation and donor meetings.
· Maintain a library of boilerplate content, templates, and design assets for proposal use.
· Manage timelines and deadlines for multiple concurrent proposal projects.
· Track proposal outcomes, submissions, and donor feedback.
· Continuously improve proposal templates and processes based on best practices and internal input.
About Shorefast
Established as a registered charity in 2004, Shorefast was created to build economic and cultural resilience on Fogo Island, Newfoundland – a region previously devastated by the decline of the cod fishery. With an enduring commitment to Fogo Island, Shorefast is expanding its work for greater reach by sharing new models of place-based economic development with other communities, big and small.
Shorefast is a registered charity that operates a set of charitable programs and owns social businesses in service of the local community. Together, they represent a determined effort to think holistically about how to find a way of life that is equitable, dignified, sustainable – and joyful.
Shorefast’s charitable programs comprise a set of initiatives that hold relevance to community economic development – making it possible for local communities to thrive in the global economy.
Shorefast’s social businesses were established to help grow another leg on Fogo Island’s economy, create meaningful employment, generate earnings to be reinvested in the community. Our businesses build on the inherent assets and strengths of place, capitalizing on the skills, culture, and imagination unique to Fogo Island. There is no private gain — all profits are reinvested in the community through Shorefast’s charitable programs.
About the role
The Opportunity
The Philanthropy Proposals and Design Coordinator is responsible for crafting compelling, visually engaging proposals, cases for support, grant reports, and donor-facing materials that effectively communicate the mission of Shorefast, impact of donor engagement, and future funding needs of the organization. The role blends storytelling, donor-centric messaging, and visual communication. The Philanthropy Proposals and Design Coordinator will report to the Senior Director, Philanthropy & Partnerships.
What You’ll Do
· Write and design persuasive, tailored philanthropic proposals, letters of inquiry, and case statements for a range of audiences including foundations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
· Help draft donor communications, including newsletters, thank-you letters, and appeals.
· Collaborate with fundraising, program, and finance teams to gather content, budget information, and impact data for proposals.
· Adapt writing style and tone to suit donor priorities, grant requirements, and brand voice.
· Design visually engaging proposal documents and pitch decks using tools like Adobe InDesign, Canva, or PowerPoint.
· Develop infographics, charts, and data visualizations to highlight organizational impact and outcomes.
· Ensure all materials align with the organization’s brand guidelines and standards.
· Design one-pagers, brochures, and other collateral for major gift cultivation and donor meetings.
· Maintain a library of boilerplate content, templates, and design assets for proposal use.
· Manage timelines and deadlines for multiple concurrent proposal projects.
· Track proposal outcomes, submissions, and donor feedback.
· Continuously improve proposal templates and processes based on best practices and internal input.
About Shorefast
Established as a registered charity in 2004, Shorefast was created to build economic and cultural resilience on Fogo Island, Newfoundland – a region previously devastated by the decline of the cod fishery. With an enduring commitment to Fogo Island, Shorefast is expanding its work for greater reach by sharing new models of place-based economic development with other communities, big and small.
Shorefast is a registered charity that operates a set of charitable programs and owns social businesses in service of the local community. Together, they represent a determined effort to think holistically about how to find a way of life that is equitable, dignified, sustainable – and joyful.
Shorefast’s charitable programs comprise a set of initiatives that hold relevance to community economic development – making it possible for local communities to thrive in the global economy.
Shorefast’s social businesses were established to help grow another leg on Fogo Island’s economy, create meaningful employment, generate earnings to be reinvested in the community. Our businesses build on the inherent assets and strengths of place, capitalizing on the skills, culture, and imagination unique to Fogo Island. There is no private gain — all profits are reinvested in the community through Shorefast’s charitable programs.