Donor Coordinator

About CPFF

The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) is a national charitable organization dedicated to creating a world free of pulmonary fibrosis. We bring together patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and policy makers to improve the lives of Canadians affected by this devastating disease.

Guided by our mission, we provide compassionate support, lead advocacy efforts, raise awareness, and fund innovative research—always with the goal of inspiring hope and driving meaningful change for everyone living with pulmonary fibrosis.

We invite passionate and purpose-driven candidates to join us in Tackling the Crackle and Shining a Light on Pulmonary Fibrosis—because breathing should never be hard work.

Position - Donor Coordinator – Full Time

Reporting to – Chief Executive Officer

Location

This is an Ontario-based remote/hybrid role with occasional travel across Canada for fundraising events, team meetings and other related CPFF work.

Summary of the Role

The Donor Coordinator plays a key role in supporting CPFF’s mission by assisting with and coordinating fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship activities, and community fundraising events under the designated lead's direction. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, organizing impactful events, supporting fundraising initiatives, and creating meaningful donor experiences that strengthen community engagement and financial sustainability.

The Donor Coordinator will provide fundraising, stewardship, and event coordination. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, organizing impactful events, and creating meaningful donor experiences that strengthen community engagement and financial sustainability. The ideal candidate is people-oriented, proactive, technology-comfortable, and able to take initiative while working collaboratively with a small team.

Key Responsibilities

•      Support the development and delivery of annual fundraising and donor engagement plans.

•      Coordinate donor communications, recognition, and impact reporting.

•      Build and maintain positive relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners.

•      Assist in preparing sponsorship packages, grant submissions, and fundraising proposals.

•      Plan and execute fundraising events such as charity walks, awareness campaigns, and online appeals.

•      Input, maintain and download reports from donor databases, ensuring records of contributions and interactions are accurate and up to date.

•      Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop fundraising content and materials, using digital tools and shared platforms to support timely communication and coordination.

•      Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for fundraising events and campaigns.

•      Track and evaluate fundraising results; prepare progress and event reports.

•      Other duties as assigned, including taking initiative to support fundraising, donor stewardship, events, and team priorities as needs arise.

Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently in a remote environment, staying connected with a small team, and travelling when required. They need to be people-oriented, proactive, comfortable with technology, and able to take initiative while working collaboratively with a small team. The ability to assist with social media will be an asset.

•      A minimum of 2 years of related experience in fundraising, events, and/or donor relations is required

•      Diploma or degree in Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, or Nonprofit Management (or equivalent experience).

•      Experience in the charitable or nonprofit sector preferred.

•      A CFRE or fundraising certificate is an asset.

•      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal.

•      Strong organizational and project management abilities.

•      Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

•      Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and Dropbox required

•      Previous experience and intermediate level of proficiency in using Canada Helps, One Cause, and WordPress platforms

•      Ability to learn software easily, including in-house CRM/data management programs and other digital tools used to support donor relations, events, and team communication.

•      Creative thinker with a positive, can-do attitude.

•      Comfortable working independently in a remote/hybrid environment and as part of a small team.

•      Coordinate event logistics such as awareness walks, webinars, and donor or sponsor meetings

•      Familiarity with social media or design tools (e.g., Canva) is an asset.

•      Confident using technology and willing to explore tools that enhance digital efficiency, productivity, donor management, event coordination, and communication.

•      Must hold a valid driver's licence, have access to reliable transportation, and be comfortable driving to events, meetings, and other CPFF-related activities as required.

Occupational Requirements:

This position supports approximately 10 to 20 events per year and involves extended periods of standing and walking (up to 10 hours on event days). Duties include event setup, teardown, and supply preparation, which may require lifting or moving materials up to 50 lbs. Some events may take place in the evenings or on weekends.

How to Apply:

For more information, visit us at https://cpff.ca

Please send your resume with a cover letter outlining how you meet our specific requirements, including your experience with remote/hybrid work, donor or event coordination, technology platforms, teamwork, driving, and travel availability.

Put CPFF Job Application in the Subject line and send it to

Please note that the selected candidate may be required to meet any special requirements, e.g., a criminal records or vulnerability checks

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in CPFF and their applications. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.