Ottawa Riverkeeper is seeking a Maternity Leave Replacement for our Donor Stewardship Coordinator 

• Start Date: April 14, 2025 
• Position Type: Full-time, 1-year contract with possibility of extension
• Salary range: $56,000-59,800
• Hours: 37.5hrs/week 
• Application deadline: March 17, 2025

What you will do

As Donor Stewardship Coordinator, you will serve as a key member of the Ottawa Riverkeeper fundraising team and will play a vital role in increasing our capacity to steward a growing community of donors. 

• Work with the fundraising and communications teams to implement our annual fundraising plan with a focus on monthly giving, donor stewardship and donor retention including monitoring, tracking and evaluating various annual fundraising campaigns and stewardship efforts.
• Support the Director of Philanthropy on special events and campaign activities including coordination of meetings, drafting proposals, campaign materials and gift agreements; and donor stewardship. 
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, donors, and partners.
• In collaboration with the Fundraising Team and Communications team, develop content for appeals, thank you letters, and other donor communications ensuring messaging is compelling and donor-centric.
• Strategically make use of Ottawa Riverkeeper’s CRM (Salesforce) to monitor and report on progress, and to provide results-oriented improvements to fundraising activities.
• Monitor policies, procedures, and standards for fundraising and donor relations, including privacy legislation, information management, and donor recognition helping to ensure the organization is compliant with all regulations.
• Work with the Database Coordinator to assist in sending tax receipts to all qualified donors and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Support the execution of Ottawa Riverkeeper events as needed.

What you bring

You have a genuine interest in and support for our cause and a passion for environmental issues. For success in the role, you also have:

• 3 or more years of experience in annual giving, fundraising communications and direct-mail.
• Knowledge of fund development best practices and principles.
• A proven track record of donor-centric customer service excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written) including writing and editing solicitations and newsletter copy.
• Flexibility to work some evenings/weekends as required

Other valued skills:

• Bilingualism in English/French is an asset
• Proficiency with donor CRMs; Salesforce experience is an asset

Ottawa Riverkeeper is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its staff and programs. To hire a diverse team, we are committed to training employees who may not have all the required formal experience but can explain in their cover letter how they meet the job requirements and are willing to learn the necessary skills.

Ottawa Riverkeeper is a great place to work!

This is an opportunity to join a great team focused on making positive environmental change. Our culture is flexible and fun. We love the outdoors and love the work we do to protect the watershed.  

• We have an amazing work culture with smart, engaged colleagues who want to learn and improve while having fun.
• We work with colleagues and volunteers to provide the opportunity to lead change across the watershed with a strong culture of collaboration.
• We offer a generous benefits package, including: health and dental benefits and 4 weeks paid vacation time 
• We value flexibility and work life balance for our team members and offer flexible work hours.
• Our office is located in River House, a beautifully restored heritage boathouse with direct access to the waters of the Ottawa River.