Resource Development Coordinator
Full-time Permanent Resource Development Coordinator
At United Way Oxford, we bring people together to create lasting, positive change in our community. We’re looking for a creative, energetic and relationship‑driven Resource Development Coordinator to join our inclusive, caring, and high‑performing team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love building meaningful connections, and are energized by work that directly strengthens your community, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
The Resource Development Coordinator is a key member of a small, dynamic team responsible for cultivating and strengthening relationships with businesses, residential donors, volunteers, and local media. This role plays a central part in generating revenue to support United Way Oxford’s mission by managing a portfolio of approximately 50–70 workplaces, corporate partners, and individual donors.
The coordinator will plan and execute fundraising events, identify new partnership opportunities, and steward existing relationships with a high level of professionalism and care. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to understand the unique priorities and potential of each assigned account. The coordinator will develop and implement a relationship‑based engagement plan supported by effective tracking, reporting, and strategic outreach.
Position Summary:
- Member of a small dynamic team responsible for establishing and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders (businesses, residential donors, volunteers and local media), maximizing the giving potential of assigned accounts and communicating United Way’s mission
- The position is accountable for generating revenue
- Responsible for managing approximately 50-70 workplaces, corporate partners and/or residential donors
- Planning and executing fundraising events, building relationships with new partners and identifying unique opportunities
- Attention to detail is essential as the coordinator is expected to have an in-depth knowledge of assigned accounts, with a clear understanding of priority opportunities
- The coordinator will establish and execute a plan that focuses on relationship-based service, supported by effective information tracking and reporting
Skills:
- Excellent cultivation and stewardship skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (writing, listening, verbal, presentation)
- Strong customer relationship skills
- Established fundraising experience, must be able to bring constituents to action (close the deal)
- Ability to lead and motivate others to accomplish common goals
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Attention to detail; self-starter, ability to multitask, identify priorities and problem solve
- Proficient in MS Office; experienced with Adobe Suite; Database Management
- Proven track record in running effective social media campaigns and communications
- Experience with Volunteer Management
- Post-secondary education in marketing & communications, public relations, business, fundraising, a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to work independently, adhere to deadlines, and work outside of regular hours on occasion.
Benefits and Compensation:
Our commitment to being an employer of choice includes an engaging and rewarding work environment with opportunities to grow and develop your talents.
We provide a benefit package which includes:
- Paid break between Christmas and New Year
- Alternate summer hours
- Comprehensive extended health & insurance benefit package & wellness plan paid for by United Way
- Employer match RRSP program
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start
How To Apply:
United Way Oxford is committed to diversity and encourages applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, women, persons with disabilities, and other overlooked and underestimated groups. As part of our recruitment process, United Way Oxford offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If we contact you about an opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodation.
Deadline for applications is Friday, April 24, at 4:00 pm.
Please forward your cover letter and resume in confidence to:
K. Gilson
United Way Oxford
447 Hunter St. Woodstock, ON N4S 4G7
Email: unitedwayoxford@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in joining our team; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.