Coordinator, Community Fundraising

We have a bold vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS). For 75 years, we have been living our mission to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change and you can be part of that! Our team is looking for a Coordinator, Community Fundraising in Edmonton, AB, working 35 hours per week. We support flexible work options, with some purposeful based in-person meetings, based on your location. Please apply by January 21, 2025.

Discover. Innovate. Act

We are guided on the journey to end MS through discoveries, innovation and collective action. This strategy connects the MS community through our common goal of a world free of MS. Together, we work to advance treatment and care, enhance well-being, understand, and halt disease progression and ultimately prevent MS from happening in the first place.

To learn more about MS Canada, the impact we make, and what makes this a great place to work, we encourage you to visit www.mscanada.ca.

The impact you will have:

As the Coordinator, Community Fundraising, you will be primarily responsible for executing the Northern Alberta MS Walks along with other initiatives in the assigned portfolio to deepen community engagement and generate fundraising revenue for the organization’s overall mission. This role engages and partners with MS community members to consistently enhance the access to benefits for those individuals who are deeply affected by MS. As Coordinator, Community Fundraising, you will: 

• Build and maintain community relationships, including participants, donors, local sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.   
• Recruit and engage MS community members of teams, individual participants, local sponsors and volunteers, including providing direct stewardship and fundraising coaching.  
• Deliver exceptional support to all constituents, including sponsors, donors, and volunteers.   
• Assist in planning, promoting, and implementing events and initiatives in the assigned portfolio to meet revenue targets. 

Our ideal candidate: 

• Demonstrates confidence, energy and a results-driven attitude 
• Possesses a strong background and enthusiasm for engaging with fundraising participants, volunteers and donors
• Excels in both verbal and written communication, which leaves a lasting impact in face-to-face interactions
• Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced professional environment focusing on achieving specific targets 
• Has a proven track record in customer service, adept at nurturing relationships with participants 
• Values teamwork and adept at fostering successful collaborations with internal and external partners
• Demonstrates skills in conflict resolution and maintaining confidentiality, with sensitivity to issues of disability and diversity
• Is adaptable and capable of managing diverse and evolving workloads effectively
• Will organize logistics for MS Walk events, and other events, including pre-event setup, on-site coordination, and post-event wrap up
• Collaborates effectively with members of the MS Community and external partners
• Is available to work the occasional weekend during event season to ensure smooth operations
• Has a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle 
• Can lift up to 50 lbs, is considered an asset
• Has a certification in First Aid/CPR considered an asset

What we offer

At MS Canada, we provide impactful and rewarding career opportunities. We have a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Starting salary within the range of $50,000-$53,520
• Competitive health and dental benefits package, spending accounts, and gender affirmation coverage,
• Opportunity to secure your financial future with retirement plan matching,
• Investment in your professional growth and development,
• Generous paid time off including an extended office closure at the end of the year and half day Fridays before long weekends,
• Support work life balance through flexible schedules, with hybrid work arrangements

MS Canada is dedicated to upholding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our workplace. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating an environment from all backgrounds can thrive.

We are committed to accommodating applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment process. Please indicate accommodations as required, if contacted.

All positions at MS Canada will require a background check in compliance with our Screening Measures Policy.

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we work and operate spans across the traditional territories of many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. We recognize and honor the enduring presence, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous communities throughout Canada's history. We acknowledge our responsibility to understand, respect, and support the diverse indigenous nations and their ongoing relationships with the land.