CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Development, Fundraising & Special Events Coordinator

10 weeks
$17.60/hr
35 hours a week

Possible June 8 start date

JOB DESCRIPTION: Development, Fundraising & Special Events Coordinator

Position Purpose

The Development, Fundraising & Special Events Coordinator will support Julien’s House in strengthening its fundraising capacity, expanding donor engagement, and enhancing signature community events. This role provides essential hands-on experience in non-profit development, event planning, communications, and fundraising strategy while helping ensure the sustainability of grief-support programming offered at no cost to the community.

Core Responsibilities

  1. Development & Fundraising Support
  • Assist in the creation and launch of a Monthly Donor Program, including messaging, donor stewardship touchpoints, and promotional content.
  • Support the development of donor cultivation materials, impact stories, thank-you templates, and recognition strategies.
  • Update and maintain the fundraising database and donor records.
  • Participate in the planning of annual fundraising campaigns such as Giving Tuesday, year-end appeals, and community-based initiatives.
  • Research potential individual, corporate, and community donors; prepare summaries and recommendations.

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  1. Grant Research & Proposal Support
  • Conduct research on eligible grants from foundations, government agencies, and corporate community investment programs.
  • Prepare grant summaries outlining eligibility, deadlines, and required materials.
  • Support the drafting of grant narratives, budgets, and attachments under the guidance of the Executive Director.
  • Track grant submissions, reporting schedules, and funding outcomes.

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  1. Special Events Coordination
  • Support the planning and execution of Julien’s House fundraising events, including golf tournaments, community awareness activities, volunteer recognition gatherings, and third-party events.
  • Assist with event logistics such as registration lists, sponsor materials, signage, volunteer coordination, and day-of execution.
  • Create promotional materials, event communications, and post-event reports.
  • Capture event-day photos and content for social media and sponsor stewardship

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  1. Communications & Digital Engagement
  • Draft engaging content for social media, newsletters, website updates, and donor communications.
  • Support storytelling by collecting testimonials and highlights that demonstrate Julien’s House’s community impact.
  • Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent branding and messaging across communication channels.

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  1. Administrative & Team Support
  • Prepare meeting notes, event checklists, timelines, and project documents.
  • Assist with organizing development files, digital assets, and event archives.
  • Support the Executive Director and volunteer teams with additional duties as needed.

LOCAL PRIORITIES

  1. Support for Community and Social Well-Being Services

The Development, Fundraising & Special Events Coordinator strengthens Julien’s House’s ability to provide free, accessible grief-support programs to individuals and families throughout Windsor-Essex.

By assisting with donor engagement, developing a monthly donor program, and supporting grant research and writing, the student helps secure the funding needed to sustain and expand our core services, including peer support groups, restorative activities, and grief literacy education.

In order to be eligible, participants must:

  1. Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the funded position.
  2. Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
  3. Have a valid SIN
  4. International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.

 

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by email by May 15, 2026.

Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Kari Schofield Malone, Executive Director
📧 [email protected]

Julien’s House provides a community approach in a time of pain and grief, leading to friendships which provide a path to learn to live again through conversation, companionship and compassion. We believe those who have experienced grief through the loss of a loved one or have experience in bereavement support are the key to sharing hope on the grief journey.  If you have a passion to make a difference please consider our employment and volunteer opportunities.

A police clearance is required for employment and for volunteer positions.

We appreciate all applications we receive, however only those under consideration will be contacted. Thank you.