Fundraising Coordinator ID: 65836

Deadline Date: 2021/04/01

Location:  Thunder Bay

Posting Date:

2021/01/16

City:

 Thunder Bay

Province:

 ON

Address:

 704 McKenzie Street

Start Date:

 

Type:

 Full-Time

Hours:

 35

Wage:

 $19.20-$21.34 per hour

Number of positions:

 1

Days of work:

 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Occupation:

  Fundraising, Community Development

Duties:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist with the planning, development, management, and execution of fundraising initiatives including OKC led and third-party special events, donation appeals & recognition and appreciation receptions.
• Serve as a contact and resource for community based third party events in support of OKC.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with event sponsors, committee members, volunteers, and community third party event organizers.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate contact records for media contacts, third party events, sponsors, volunteers and event participants in the database.
• Liaise with community members and attend community events as a representative of OKC, as requested. This may include networking, speaking opportunities or presentations.
• Liaise with the media as needed.
• Assist with maintaining the media & marketing schedule for promoting OKC within the community.
• Assist with media & marketing promotions including social media posts.
• Assist with creating print and digital materials for events, appeals and other fundraising initiatives.
• Ensure coordination of recruitment, screening, orientation, placement, training, supervision, and recognition of all volunteers.
• Maintain and update the catalogue of volunteer position descriptions.
• Recruit, coordinate, and schedule on-site and special event volunteers, as necessary.
• Help maintain the Development Team’s fund development plan and work plan.
• Participate in sub-committees as requested.
• Participate in professional development opportunities relevant to this role.
• Provide reports on fundraising initiatives and volunteer contributions.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Degree, diploma or equivalent experience with Fundraising for Non-Profits, Event Management, Volunteer Management, or Media & Marketing.
• Demonstrated program development and leadership skills.
• Experience in communications and public relations.
• Ability to train, motivate and supervise volunteers and staff.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word & Excel, and comfortable with presentation software, graphics programs such as Canva, and social media.
• Self-starter with proven organization skills.
• Accountable and reliable
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, in a cross-cultural environment.
• Understanding of the organization and challenges of working within the non-profit sector.
• Understanding of the OKC model of community development which engages participants in all levels of participation.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.

Misc.:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends
• Car and valid driver’s license
• Regular attendance

ASSETS

• First Aid & CPR
• Photography
• Video editing
• Graphic Design
• Experience working with the media including drafting media releases

Closing Date/Apply by:

2021/04/01

How To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume with two references to:

Amy Silvaggio

Development Manager

Our Kids Count

704 McKenzie St.

Thunder Bay, ON   P7C 3L4

Email: amy@ourkidscount.ca

Phone:  623-0292 ext. 243

Fax:  623-1530