Kids Kottage Foundation Fund Development Coordinator

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $46,000 – $52,000 annually

Join Our Team

For more than 30 years, Kids Kottage Foundation has provided a safe and nurturing environment for infants and children facing crisis situations. We work to prevent child abuse, neglect, and family breakdown by providing emergency respite care and support services to vulnerable families. We are looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-focused, and community-minded individual to join our growing Fund Development team. This is an exciting chance for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is passionate about making a difference in the community. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fundraising initiatives, building relationships with donors and community partners, representing Kids Kottage at events, and helping to grow awareness of our mission through innovative outreach and engagement strategies.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Associate, Philanthropy & Partnerships, the Fund Development Coordinator will support donor relations, corporate partnerships, fundraising campaigns, events, community outreach, and digital engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate is confident speaking with groups, enjoys meeting new people, is highly organized, and brings creativity, energy, and a strong desire to learn. They are comfortable using technology and social media and are excited to be an ambassador for Kids Kottage throughout the community.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

- Support fundraising campaigns and donor engagement initiatives throughout the year.




- Assist with donor stewardship and preparation of reports, presentations, proposals, and other fundraising materials.
- Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking within the organization’s CRM database.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

- Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Kids Kottage’s mission and programs at community events, networking opportunities, presentations, and partnership meetings.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
- Support outreach efforts to prospective corporate and community partners.

Events & Campaign Coordination

- Assist with planning and executing fundraising events, third-party fundraisers, and community engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate event logistics, volunteer support, registrations, sponsorship deliverables, and follow-up communications.
- Help identify creative opportunities to increase community participation and fundraising success.

Digital Engagement & Communications

- Assist in creating engaging content for social media platforms, digital campaigns, newsletters, and fundraising promotions.
- Capture stories, photos, and event highlights that showcase the impact of Kids Kottage’s work.




- Utilize digital tools and emerging technologies to creatively improve outreach, engagement, and operational efficiency.

Administration & Reporting

- Maintain organized records and documentation related to fundraising, donor stewardship, and events.
- Assist in monitoring campaign performance and fundraising results.
- Ensure activities align with organizational policies, ethical fundraising practices, and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Valid Alberta driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support offsite events.
- Provides and maintains clear Police Information Checks and Child Intervention Record Checks.
- Previous fundraising experience is not required. We welcome candidates with experience gained through employment, volunteer work, internships, student leadership roles, community involvement, or extracurricular activities.
- Experience in any of the following areas is considered an asset:
- Fundraising or community engagement
- Event planning
- Marketing and communications/social media management
- Public speaking
- Sales, business development or customer service
- Volunteer coordination

Core Competencies

- Relationship Building & Communication: Builds positive relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners. Communicates confidently and professionally in person, over the phone, in writing, and during presentations.

- Tech & Social Media Savvy: Demonstrates confidence using Microsoft 365, Canva and social media platforms. Willing to

📌 Fund Development Coordinator (Edmonton)
🏢 Kids Kottage Foundation
📍 Edmonton