Position title: Fundraising and Community Engagement Officer  Job location: Brockville, Ontario (on-site) Job type: Full-time, 1-year contract, non-union (potential for renewal) Reports to: Executive Director and Director of Fundraising and Community Engagement

Requirement: Must have access to a reliable vehicle and be available to work some evenings and weekends as needed  

Organization Background: Sherwood Park Manor Long Term Care Home is a full-service non-profit, non-municipal Nursing Home licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Manor, as it is commonly referred to, has a rich and interesting history and maintains a high profile in our local community. 

Our Vision is: “A choice to celebrate living”. Our Values are: Choice, Collaboration, Compassion, Professionalism, Respect and Safety.    We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. As a leading long-term care home, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our residents while fostering a supportive and positive environment for our staff. We are looking for dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents every day.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Executive Director with oversight from the Director of Fundraising, the Fundraising and Community Engagement Coordinator will lead the Manor’s community and stakeholder engagement activities and execute fundraising activations to ensure the Manor is heard and seen in the community, and to ensure that funding needs are met through a variety of events, grants, and other fundraising opportunities as presented. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Fundraising

• Working closely with the Executive Director, Director of Fundraising and Community Engagement and Board, collaborate on the development of a communications and fundraising strategy to build and maintain community presence and funding.
• Lead in the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events and campaigns, including logistics, vendor communication, and on-site support, as well as assist with the development of community-led fundraising activities.
• Supporting the development and implementation of donor communication strategies, including drafting appeals, thank-you letters, and updates.
• Maintaining and updating donor databases accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper financial record-keeping and data integrity.
• Processing donations and managing administrative tasks related to contributions. 
• Responsible for research and identification of potential individual donors, corporate sponsors, and grant opportunities.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of grant proposals and reports.
• Tracking fundraising progress, generating reports, and assisting with financial reconciliation related to donations.
•  Coordinating volunteer involvement in fundraising activities.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Identifies and maps out key stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, community partners, community events, and constituents.
• Communicating regularly with stakeholders through various channels, providing updates and responding to inquiries.
• Coordinates meetings, presentations, and other engagement opportunities with stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate records of stakeholder interactions and ensuring timely follow-up. 
• Gathering feedback from stakeholders to inform organizational strategies and improve engagement efforts.

Administrative and Operational Duties

• Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements as required for activities related to stakeholder management and fundraising.
• Preparing presentations, reports, and other documents.
• Managing and monitoring budgets related to fundraising and engagement activities.
• Organizing and leading monthly fundraising committee meetings, notes and action items.
• Maintaining organized filing systems and databases.

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility

Sherwood Park Manor provides accommodation to any candidate upon request throughout the recruitment process. Sherwood Park Manor is also committed to providing a work environment that supports diversity in all of its forms, believing that each employee has the right to participate in an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Sherwood Park Manor offers competitive compensation and immediate access to the HOOPP pension plan; salary is commensurate with experience. To find out more information about the Sherwood Park Manor, please visit our website at https://sherwoodparkmanor.com/ [https://sherwoodparkmanor.com/]. We sincerely thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.