Events and Donor Relations Coordinator

Job summary

The coordinator will plan and execute donor engagement, stewardship, and recognition events while managing logistics, vendors, and volunteers. They are also responsible for maintaining donor records and supporting communication initiatives like newsletters and stewardship packages.

Job details

Our employer partner, a non-profit organization supporting communities across British Columbia, is currently looking to add an experienced Events and Donor Relations Coordinator to their team! Job Overview: The Events and Donor Relations Coordinator will organize donor engagement, stewardship, recognition initiatives, and special events. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, donors, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and community partners to deliver exceptional events and strengthen relationships with supporters. This is a temporary full-time position scheduled to end in January 2028. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three days per week in the Burnaby office. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Burnaby, British Columbia. The position pays $41.09 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Plan and execute donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition events. * Coordinate event logistics, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and internal team members. * Provide timely pre-event and post-event communication and follow-up. * Develop and maintain annual event calendars, timelines, and planning materials. * Support donor acknowledgement, recognition, communication, and stewardship activities. * Maintain accurate donor and event records and track engagement opportunities. * Assist with newsletters, stewardship packages, and donor recognition initiatives. Qualifications: * Two-year diploma in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, or a related field. * Minimum three years of experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, or event planning. * Project management certification is considered an asset. * Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines with strong attention to detail. * Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and contact-management databases. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders. * Reliable transportation and flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend events. We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps. Recruitment Transparency & Compliance Statement Jumpstart Refugee Talent advertises employment opportunities in alignment with applicable employment standards and recruitment transparency requirements. As a third-party sourcing organization, Jumpstart reviews publicly advertised postings to support compliance with applicable requirements, including: * Review of compensation disclosures * Prohibition on inappropriate “Canadian experience” requirements * Disclosure of artificial intelligence use where applicable * Maintenance of posting records for compliance purposes * Procedures to identify and address potentially fraudulent or misleading job postings Jumpstart does not conduct hiring or make employment decisions. Employers remain responsible for final recruitment processes and employment determinations.

What you’ll do

The coordinator will plan and execute donor engagement, stewardship, and recognition events while managing logistics, vendors, and volunteers. They are also responsible for maintaining donor records and supporting communication initiatives like newsletters and stewardship packages.

Requirements

Candidates must have a two-year diploma in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, or event planning. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contact-management databases is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Fundraising · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Donor relations
• Event planning
• Fundraising
• Project management
• Stewardship
• Communication
• Relationship building
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Contact-management databases
• Logistics coordination
• Vendor management
• Volunteer coordination
• Newsletters
• Project Management Certification
• Planning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Public Relations
• Confidentiality
• Contact Management Systems
• Event Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Organizational Communications
• Relationship Building
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Marketing
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Donor Relations Coordinator
• Event Planner
• Conference and Event Planners
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners