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JOB DESCRIPTIONOrganization:Community Centre 55Position Title:Coordinator, Program and FundraisingSalary:Wage Grade 9 - Step 1 $27.18/HR (CUPE 2998)Benefits:Mandatory benefits onlyHours:8:30 am to 5:00pm. Some evenings and weekends. 40 hours per weekAccountability:Program DirectorFunction:The Program Development and Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for two keys areas: 1) working closely with the Program Director, help coordinate the planning, development, and day-to-day management of Centre 55s community programs and 2) develop and coordinate Centre 55s fundraising efforts to secure the resources needed to advance the organizations work and increase its exposure.Status:Permanent Full TimePURPOSE & MANDATE:Community Centre 55, otherwise known as Centre 55, is an agency of the City of Toronto and a registered charity serving the Beaches-East York community since 1975. Centre 55 offers a variety of adult educational and recreational programs and is a multi-site licensed child care provider serving the needs of families with children ages 18 months to 13 years.Centre 55 also runs a very popular summer camp program for children aged 5 to 12 years old; it is the lead organizer of the Beaches Santa Claus Parade; and has a long-standing Share A Christmas program, which donates grocery gift cards and unwrapped toys to local families in need.Vision: Enriching our community as a welcoming place of inspiration, belonging, and well-beingMission: Through programming and service excellence, we contribute to a healthier and happier communityValues: Compassionate, Inclusive, Generous, Responsive, CollaborativePROGRAM DUTIES:Working closely with the Program Director, coordinate the planning, development, delivery and ongoing support for a broad range of community, social, educational and recreational programs at Centre 55 Oversee the Counselor in Training (CIT) program including recruiting,maintaining, training, utilizing and evaluating program participantsLiaison with program partners for the coordination and delivery of programsAssist with the development and coordination of strategies including: advertising, media relations, public relations, customer service and merchandising (including print design for all promotional and collateral materials) related to program development and delivery Provide support to Operations Manager with walk-in inquiries during peak times, if the need arisesProvide support to the Program Director, Executive Director and Coordinator of Volunteers and Special Events with social media postsFoster and maintain long-term relationships with individual members, businesses and local community organizations located within our designated catchment areaOther duties as assigned by the Executive DirectorFUNDRAISING DUTIES:Oversee the planning, management and execution of annual fundraising events/campaigns Assist the Program Director in the development of compelling proposals and other materials for grant applications Solicit funds and pledges by completing applications; answering inquiries; mailing literature to prospective donorsWork closely with the Program Director and Executive Director to develop a comprehensive communications plan to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization Prepare high-quality donor communications materials that demonstrate deep knowledge of the organizations programs and promote its Mission, (e.g. solicitation materials, thank you letters, annual reports)Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners and develop these relationships for future fundraising opportunities;Assist the leadership team in preparing fundraising reports and materials for the Board of Directors, and supporting directors fundraising effortsResearch and align grant applications to meet Centre 55s needs and prioritiesIn collaboration with the Coordinator of Special Events and Volunteer Coordination, engage volunteers to support, initiate and facilitate fundraising campaigns and eventsMaintain a solid understanding of regulatory requirements, current best practices, rules, policies, guidelines and procedures related to fund development activitiesMaintain accurate records of donor information to facilitate donor engagement effortsActively seek to deepen current donor relationships and forge new onesOther duties as assigned by the Executive DirectorQUALIFICATIONS:University degree or college diploma with a concentration in human/social services, marketing, business management, communications or related program is requiredAt least two years work experience in social service work, community development and/or at least two years work experience in a not-for-profit development role with a demonstrated track record of meeting fundraising goals and objectivesStrong research and project management skills including the definition of project purpose, milestones and deliverables and monitoring and tracking progressStrong understanding of fundraising strategy and how to deploy these concepts through various mediumsExperience with not-for-profit grant writing and individual giving programs is an assetEffective communicator and motivator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends/holidaysExperience working the diverse community groups and individualsA dynamic and flexible individual with the ability to work independently in a potentially fast-paced, multi-task environmentAbility to effectively use social media for marketing and promotionComputer skills and AV equipment including MS Office, word, excel and power pointAbility to write proposals for fundraisingMust have a valid class G drivers license in good standing Pass a vulnerable sector criminal background checkKnowledge of the Toronto Beach area an assetOther duties as assigned by the Executive DirectorClosing Date for Applications:Friday, May 30, 2025 (5:00pm EST)Please send resume and cover letter by email to: thank all applicants.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.97 MAIN STREET, TORONTO, ONTARIO M4E 2V6 TELEPHONE 416-691-1113 FAX 416-691-8269 REG.# 118870310RR0001 WEBSITE