Fund Development Coordinator

Position Snapshot: Deadline: Friday, August 15th, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Full-Time - Permanent | Onsite: Lower Sackville, NS | Report to President CCEO

Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hr/Wk | Immediate Start Date Pension | Vacation | Health Benefits

Experience: NEW GRAD: In accordance with our funding agreement, you must have completed a degree or diploma within one year prior to your start date of September 8th, 2025.

Fund Development Coordinator

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Join us to be part of a team that's helping build a healthier future for the communities of Bedford, Sackville, and Fall River. The Cobequid Health Centre Foundation is seeking a Fund Development Coordinator-a motivated, relationship-focused individual who thrives on connecting people with purpose. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, and a passion for supporting health and wellness in their community.

If you're a new graduate looking to start your career in the non-profit sector this entry-level role is a rewarding way to create real impact.

The Cobequid Health Centre Foundation supports the essential work of the Cobequid Community Health Centre-a busy and vital healthcare facilities serving the communities of Bedford, Sackville, Fall River and surrounding areas. Through the generosity of donors, we help fund life-saving equipment, support programs, and services that directly enhance patient care for our communities.

About the Role

The Fund Development Coordinator plays a key role in cultivating donor relationships and advancing fundraising initiatives. You'll work closely with community members, business leaders, and healthcare professionals to align donor passions with health priorities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Building relationships with new and existing donors
• Making in-person donor visits and stewardship calls
• Supporting fundraising campaigns, events, and special initiatives
• Engaging with corporate sponsors and community partners
• Collaborating across teams to match donor interests with funding needs

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with others, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to grow within a mission-driven organization. This position is small team environment and on-site only at the Cobequid Community Health Centre in Lower Sackville, NS. The expected start date is immediate, and occasional evenings (for meetings and networking) and limited weekends (for events) are required.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who is:

• Approachable, relationship-driven, and committed to community impact
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and quick to learn
• Flexible, reliable, and adaptable to changing needs
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Professional, ethical, and aligned with the Foundation's mission

Qualifications

• NEW GRAD: In accordance with our funding agreement, you must have completed a degree or diploma within one year prior to your start date of September 8th, 2025.
• Post-secondary education (diploma, certificate, or degree) in fundraising, sales, communications, business, commerce or a related field.
• Experience in donor relations, sales, customer service, or community engagement is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; fundraising software experience an asset (training provided)
• Comfortable engaging with donors, volunteers, and the public in a professional team setting.
• Experience working or volunteering in a nonprofit or community-based setting is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Salary: $45,000 annually
• Benefits: Health/dental plan, vacation time, retirement plan, EAP
• Growth: Ongoing professional development and training opportunities which room for advancement as the Foundation continues to grow.
• NEW GRAD: In accordance with our funding agreement, you must have completed a degree or diploma within one year prior to your start date of September 8th, 2025.

Apply Today - Friday, August 15th, 2025, at 11:59 PM

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter as one PDF to: Stacey Chapman, President CEO - [email protected]. You may also mail or drop off your application to: Cobequid Health Centre Foundation 2203-40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville, NS B4C 0A2 (Use the on-site secure drop box if after hours.) You may also apply online at career beacon.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled on an ongoing basis and may be prior to the deadline-apply early! We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Equity: We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous persons, African Nova Scotians, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity-deserving groups. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.