About The Narwhal The Narwhalis an award-winning online magazine that publishes in-depth and investigative journalism about the natural world in Canada.
Think of us as part newsroom, part non-profit and part startup. As a non-profit, reader-funded news organization, our goal isn’t to sell advertising or to please corporate bigwigs — it’s to bring evidence-based news and analysis to the surface for our readers. We’re part of a revolution in public-interest journalism that is reinvigorating the relationship between readers and the journalists who work on their behalf — and we want you to join us.
About the role Location : Victoria, BC (Hybrid)
Hours : 37.5 hours per week
Starting salary : $61,800-$73,816 FTE
Type : Permanent, full time
Start date: January 18, 2027
We’re looking for a Development Coordinator to coordinate the day-to-day operations of our fundraising program and support the 10,000+ members and donors who make The Narwhal’s journalism possible.
A natural connector with a keen eye for detail, the Coordinator keeps our fundraising program running smoothly from responding to members and maintaining accurate donor records to supporting campaigns, stewardship activities and events. Working collaboratively across teams, this role also supports major donor cultivation, grant administration, tax receipting and impact tracking.
The ideal candidate for this position is a thoughtful communicator and strong organizer who thrives in the non-profit sector and brings a donor-centric approach to their work. They are comfortable working with people, data and systems, managing multiple priorities and collaborating as part of a larger team. This is an opportunity to contribute across different areas of fund development and play an important role in growing and supporting the community behind The Narwhal.
Responsibilities Membership and fundraising administration Respond to member inquiries about donations, recurring gifts and account updates
Maintain accurate donor and membership records in our fundraising database, including merging duplicate records, importing and exporting donations, processing refunds and making manual updates as needed
Manage payment processors and support accurate donation processing
Check organizational mail, process cheque donations and complete bank deposits
Support tax receipting process and maintain accurate records
Create and maintain Salesforce campaigns, reports and dashboards
Track fundraising and membership metrics, including donor retention and other key performance indicators
Support fundraising campaigns through data management, reporting, analytics and post-campaign debriefs
Coordinate day-to-day donor stewardship administration and coordinate the work of the fulfillment volunteer




Maintain the confidentiality and accuracy of donor, financial and personal information
Provide events support to the Audience team to execute all logistic details associated with engagement, solicitation and/or stewardship activities
Maintain swag inventory and coordinate fulfillment requests from staff
Respond to donor information requests from the fulfillment volunteer
Prepare presentations and fundraising materials as required
Grants and impact tracking Maintain the grants database, including tracking applications, awards, reporting requirements and deadlines
Coordinate grant documentation and administrative follow-up
Support preparation and submission of grant applications and reports
Maintain impact tracking systems and coordinate the collection of information needed for fundraising and reporting
Major donor stewardship support Maintain accurate major donor records, activities and follow-up in Salesforce
Coordinate and track stewardship plans that ensure timely and personalized donor engagement
Conduct prospect research and prepare information and materials to support donor cultivation
Support the Executive Director with major donor cultivation and stewardship activities.
Coordinate logistics for donor cultivation and stewardship events
Support donor outreach and follow-up as needed
Required qualifications & experience You bring a minimum of five years of experience in fund development, non-profit fundraising or equivalent experience
You have experience with donor stewardship and donor/member communications
You are experienced in maintaining fundraising databases, reporting tools and donor data
You have worked with Salesforce or a similar Customer Relationship Management software (CRM)
You bring strong interpersonal and service skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and thoughtfully with members and donors
You have strong written communication skills for member/donor correspondence and fundraising materials
You are highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
You are comfortable working with data and maintaining accurate donor and financial records
You have experience coordinating events or activities from planning through follow up
You can work independently and as part of a collaborative, distributed team




You have experience supporting the preparation of grant applications and reports
You have a diploma in marketing, communications or fundraising (asset)
You’re involved in the Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) or Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) or a similar professional organization (asset)
Working conditions Regular, computer-based work, including database management, reporting, research and written correspondence
Regular communication with members, donors, colleagues and volunteers by email, phone, video conference and in-person meetings
Manages multiple priorities and time-sensitive deadlines, particularly during fundraising campaigns, grant cycles and events
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for fundraising, donor stewardship and events
Occasional travel or attendance at in-person meetings and special events may be required
Occasional lifting, carrying and moving boxes, supplies, event materials and merchandise weighing up to 15 lbs
We offer the following benefits Group health, vision and dental benefits and a health spending account
A flexible workplace with a vibrant, collaborative culture
Work-from-home stipend or work from a shared office in Victoria
GRSP base contributions after three months
Four weeks of vacation per year, plus your birthday off
10 personal days per year
Organization-wide holiday shutdown
Career development opportunities and fund
Two-month top-up program for EI-protected leaves
When it comes to compensation, research shows wide disparities in how candidates negotiate, which is partially responsible for wage gaps between groups of people. At The Narwhal we have a transparent and competitive salary grid for our entire team. We developed this approach because we wanted to remove the guesswork around compensation and put everyone on an equal footing. The posted salary range is in line with our grid and is not negotiable.
What to expect We want candidates to have a clear sense of what’s ahead and when they can expect to hear from us. Here’s our anticipated hiring timeline:
Week of October 4 : Candidates will be invited to an initial video meeting with our People operations specialist — this is an opportunity to learn a little more about each other and the role
Week of October 18: First-round interviews will take place
Week of October 25: Selected candidates will complete a paid assignment
Week of November 1: Selected candidates will move forward to second-round interviews
All interviews will take place virtually. We’ll keep candidates updated throughout the process so you know where things stand and what to expect.

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📌 Development Coordinator (British Columbia)
🏢 The Narwhal
📍 British Columbia