Community Investment Coordinator (Fund Development and Communications)

The Link is hiring! Come grow with us walk along side people in our community as we grow strong & resilient together. We are seeking candidates with strong character that share our vision for a brighter future; people of action who can support the resilience and potential in people. We honor and strive to model through our actions the traditional Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe: Love Respect Courage Honesty Wisdom and Humility & Truth.

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing hope and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children youth and families as an inclusive community strengthening and empowering a sense of being pride and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line youth resource centers emergency shelters mobile crisis teams specialized foster care healing homes job readiness supports and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection unity and compassion the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Investment Coordinator serves as a keeper ofstories for The Link advancing fund development and communications in waysthat uplift the children youth and families we serve. Grounded in a FirstNations worldview that understands story as relationship responsibility andrenewal this position cultivates the resources partnerships and publicunderstanding required to sustain prevention healing and belonging across thecontinuum of service.

POSITION SCOPE/IMPACT OF ERROR

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the CommunityInvestment Coordinator works closely with leadership program teams the YouthCouncil Elders and Knowledge Carriers families donors funders andcommunity partners. The position leads donor cultivation grants sponsorshipsand signature campaigns and stewards the gathering holding and respectfulsharing of stories across fundraising and communications channels. Errors inthis position may affect donor trust revenue stability public understandingof The Links direction and the dignity of those whose experiences are judgment cultural humility and discretion are essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeper of Stories

Gather hold and share the stories of children youthfamilies Elders and staff with consent cultural protocol and dignity.

Work alongside the Youth Council program teamsKnowledge Carriers and families to listen for the teachings within livedexperience and translate them into communications that strengthen identitybelonging and public understanding.

Apply trauma-informed reciprocal storytelling practice returning stories to those they belong to and honoring people rather thanrepresenting them.

Maintain records of consent cultural review and storylifecycle across donor funder community and public-facing materials.

Fund Development

Develop deliver and evaluate an annual funddevelopment plan aligned with the organizations direction and long-termsustainability goals.

Lead individual giving monthly giving major giftsplanned giving corporate sponsorships third-party events and signaturecampaigns.

Research write and submit proposals to foundationsgovernment funders and granting bodies with an emphasis on diversifiedmulti-year funding that sustains prevention healing and post-care.

Cultivate and steward long-term relationships withdonors sponsors and funders as partners in the work grounded in reciprocityand transparency.

Communications

Steward The Links evolving identity ensuringconsistent voice language and visuals across partnerships fundingsubmissions and public materials that reflect its direction as a Nation-ledorganization.

Develop and publish donor appeals newsletters impactreports annual reports campaign collateral and stewardship materials.

Coordinate media relations public statements andannouncements in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer.

Support internal communications includingorganization-wide updates change communications and staff engagementmaterials in partnership with Leadership.

Community Relations and Partnership

Strengthen reciprocal relationships with First Nationsleadership Indigenous organizations Metis and Inuit partners communitygroups service clubs and corporate partners.

Support Nation-to-Nation engagement community forumsceremonial gatherings and partner activities in ways that reflect culturalprotocols.

Represent The Link at community gatherings donormeetings and fundraising events as an ambassador of its mission and identity.

Engage in ongoing learning with Elders KnowledgeCarriers and the land-based team integrating teachings into the practice offund development storytelling and communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Post-secondary education in fund developmentcommunications marketing public relations non-profit management Indigenousstudies or a related discipline.

Equivalent combinations of education andlived/professional experience will be considered.

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation orprogress toward CFRE is considered an asset.

Experience

Minimum 35 years of progressive experience in funddevelopment communications donor relations grant writing or communityengagement.

Demonstrated success in donor cultivation campaigndelivery grant writing and content development across digital and printchannels.

Experience developing storytelling and communicationscontent with children youth and families using trauma-informedconsent-based and culturally safe approaches.

The ability to speak a First Nations language is adefinite asset.

Experience working within a non-profitcommunity-based or Indigenous-led organization.

Experience working with or alongside First Nationscommunities youth families Elders or Knowledge Carriers is a strong asset.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check all done within the last 3 months.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

Position status: Full-Time permanent 35 hours/week.

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports

Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue

Salary Range:Dependent upon qualifications.

To apply to this opportunity please visit Link is an equal opportunity employer Indigenous people women visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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