About you
You are passionate about the health and well-being of people and communities. The talents and skills you bring to your work are valued by your colleagues and you’re always interested in learning something new. You enjoy working remotely and online, using digital platforms to think creatively and work collaboratively, and you believe in the importance of work/life balance.
About the role
Position: Coordinator, Prospect Research
Position Type: Full-time
Team: Philanthropy
Reports to: Director, Development (Major Gifts & Campaign)
Start Date: March 2025
Location: Remote from home, resident in Canada
The Coordinator, Prospect Research is a vital member of the Philanthropy team, responsible for supporting the success of major gift, corporate, Campaign and foundation fundraising activities. This role focuses on delivering high-quality prospect research and supporting the team in meeting campaign goals and tracking metrics.
This position is open only to residents of Canada, who are eligible to work in Canada.
Key responsibilities
- Prospect Research: Conduct detailed research to create comprehensive profiles for major gift, corporate, and foundation prospects, providing insights to inform fundraising strategies and moves management activities.
- CRM Management: Track, update, and manage prospect and donor information in Salesforce, ensuring data accuracy and integrity to support campaign metric tracking.
- Campaign Support: Collaborate as a member of the Campaign team to provide administrative and research support to volunteer Cabinet members and philanthropy leadership.
- Analysis and Reporting: Compile and analyze data on prospect and donor engagement to provide actionable insights for the philanthropy team.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to align prospect research with overall campaign and fundraising strategies.
- Best Practices: Stay current on trends and best practices in prospect research and fundraising, applying innovative methods to improve processes and outcomes.
Desired experience, knowledge, skills and qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a major gift fundraising environment or related field.
- Hands-on experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, such as Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar platforms.
- Research Skills: Strong digital research skills with the ability to gather, synthesize, and present information from diverse sources.
- Writing and Analytical Skills: Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce concise, accurate, and actionable research profiles and reports.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to data accuracy and quality, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical research practices.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and other digital collaboration tools.
- Familiarity with database management, digital research tools and analytics is an asset.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, remote environment, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues.
- Time Management: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Compensation package
We offer a compensation package that includes:
- Hiring salary of $58,000 per year
- Contributions to group RRSP
- Insurance: health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible work location (within Canada) and hours of work
- Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
Commitment to inclusion and employment equity
Trans Canada Trail is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows everyone to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success, and we understand that different experiences, expertise and diversity of thought create better opportunities to understand the world we share.
To apply
We value a staff team made up of people with diverse voices and experiences and welcome your application if this role calls out to you. If you already have the skills and experience that we’ve asked for, great. But we also consider potential – so if you don’t have those exact skills yet, but you have the know-how and desire to develop them, know that we support professional growth, and this role may still be a great match for you – so don’t be shy about applying.
Applications will only be accepted from residents of Canada, who are eligible to work in Canada.
- Please send resume and cover letter to humanresources@tctrail.ca.
- The deadline for submitting your application is: Monday, December 23, 2024.
Please note that applications should be submitted in pdf format, with no external links. You may submit separate documents for your cover letter and CV, although it is preferred that they are submitted in one document. Naming format should be as follows:
Combined document: Last name, first name
Separate documents: Last name, first name_Cover letter AND Last name, first name_CV
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Trans Canada Trail.
Trans Canada Trail is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Trans Canada Trail will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humanresources@tctrail.ca.
