Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The UCI is seeking a Fundraising Coordinator to join the UCI cooperative network. The Fundraising Coordinator is a core member of the Save Our Local News Team. They report directly to the Campaign Director with support and accountability amongst their peers within the core campaign circle.

BACKGROUND

The Union Cooperative Initiative (UCI) is a

non-profit solidarity cooperative building an economy that works for all

. We lead the development, incubation, and operation of union cooperatives that are good for people and the planet.

Launched in 2021 by a coalition of labour unions and cooperatives including the BC Federation of Labour, BC Cooperative Association, and Vancity Savings Credit Union, the UCI has grown to a network of 12 active cooperatives that have provided support and living wage work opportunities to over 130 precarious gig workers.

CAMPAIGN DESCRIPTION

SaveOurLocalNews.ca is a regional advocacy campaign dedicated to protecting and promoting strong, independent local journalism. As media outlets face closures and consolidation, this campaign seeks to mobilize public support, influence policy, and generate resources to ensure that local news remains a pillar of Canadian democracy. The journalist-led campaign is developing community-led cooperatives to begin publishing local news again.

JOB DUTIES

We are seeking a motivated and organized Fundraising Coordinator to lead and manage fundraising efforts for the SaveOurLocalNews.ca campaign. The ideal candidate will be passionate about local journalism, experienced in donor engagement, and capable of executing grassroots and institutional fundraising strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Campaign Director. Coordinate donor outreach, stewardship, and retention, including individuals, foundations, unions, and other allies. Manage donor databases and ensure accurate, timely tracking and acknowledgment of contributions. Assist in the creation of fundraising materials such as appeals, email campaigns, grant applications, and reports. Organize online and in-person fundraising events, including webinars, town halls, and community drives. Work with the communications team to integrate fundraising messages into social media and campaign content. Monitor fundraising progress against goals and provide regular updates to campaign leadership. Identify and research new funding opportunities aligned with the campaign's mission and values.

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of fundraising and campaign coordination program experience; Proven success hitting fundraising campaign goals and targets; Experience managing budgets for fundraising programs; Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate and communicate ideas; Organized, solution-oriented, and strong attention to detail; Possess the ability to focus despite pressure and tight deadlines; Able to work effectively in a team setting with a strong work ethic; Ability to work independently with self-motivation; Ability to adapt quickly to meet campaign needs.
Experience working with the labour union movement, community organizations and advocacy campaigns, and with cooperatives is an asset.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

The starting rate for this role is $31.86 an hour and increases based on level or responsibility.

The UCI is a living wage cooperative building an economy that works for people and the planet. Our minimum rates are tied to the living wage rate for regions across British Columbia. We implement an equal wage for equal work policy. All workers make a living wage base rate of $27.05 an hour where project rates are standardized and based on the level of work and responsibility of the role.The UCI network operates as a freelancer collective or ecosystem. Workers in the UCI are involved with autonomous network cooperatives and have the ability to collaborate on projects together. Freelance workers support the development of our community-focused and worker-run cooperatives through paid work opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and sweat equity programs.

There is no requirement for workers to participate in volunteer or sweat equity programs and we prioritize paid work opportunities for qualified precarious workers.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $31.86 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Application question(s):

Are you located in the Lower Mainland of BC? Are you available for regular evening and weekend work?
Experience:

fundraising: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6B 2J8