DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, EVENTS AND ANNUAL GIVING
VancouverFull Time
There are approximately 70,000 British Columbians living with dementia, and this number is growing. For every person living with dementia, there are many more people affected, including family, friends, co-workers and other members of their communities. Our vision is of a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and that world begins with a more dementia-friendly society, where people affected by dementia are acknowledged, supported and included. When you work for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., you help us realize that vision by connecting more British Columbians to the support and education they need at any point on their dementia journey. You help us challenge stigma and change the future for people affected by dementia. You help us show people affected by dementia that they’re not alone.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is seeking a full-time Development Coordinator in support of our events and annual giving initiatives. The Development Coordinator, Events and Annual Giving has the exciting
opportunity to support diverse fundraising portfolios and work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and prospective donors to ensure well planned signature events and annual giving activities are developed and implemented on behalf of the Society.
ABOUT YOU
You have previous experience working for a charity, have taken or are enrolled in fundraising courses and are excited to get your fundraising career moving forward. You have great oral and written communication skills, and are organized and highly efficient. You are keen to learn new skills and want to work at an organization that allows room to grow in your role. You are a team player and can also work well independently.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Supporting the work of the some of the Society’s events as well as the direct mail program, monthly, tribute, and general individual revenue streams and associated donor relationships.
• Working with the Senior Development Officer, Donor Relations and Annual Giving, develops and
implements a plan for achieving the long-term fundraising goals for the individual revenue streams under the purview of this role, including strategies for donor retention, prospecting and upgrading.
• Working with the Events Officers, supports the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's event and manages the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k event.
• Coordinating online fundraising, updating donor database including running queries/reports and problem solving.
• Assisting with development of written content for web and print purposes.
• Customer service liaison, ambassador for the Society, communications and donor contact.
• Helps identify mid, major and planned giving donors by building relationships within existing portfolio.
• Coordinating materials for training, education and volunteer resources and maintaining technical data including web uploads.
• Assisting in the coordination of volunteer participation, including recruitment and training.
• Other duties as required to meet the needs of the role in relation to organizational goals.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Post-secondary diploma/degree and 3-5 years of experience or an equivalent of education and experience.
• As a customer service liaison and ambassador for the Society, utilizes problem solving skills and has the ability to interact with volunteers and donors with skill, tact, discretion and compassion.
• Experience with the principles of effective donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Experience with online fundraising events, or a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with databases (Raiser’s Edge, Luminate Online, Raisin) or an aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, Annual Giving strategies and campaigns.
• Analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and respond positively to change.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member; flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
• Excellent project coordination and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel for Windows.
• Previous knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and/or related dementias is an asset.
• Occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Flexibility regarding scheduling is expected.
ABOUT US
We offer a flexible work environment, including opportunities for a nine-day fortnight and/or the ability to work from home on occasion (this position will work remotely during the pandemic). We also offer:
• Excellent employee benefits package.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee and Family Assistance program for you and your dependents.
• Growth and learning opportunities, including support for appropriate training and development initiatives.
• Generous leave provisions (vacation, personal days, etc.).
• 12 paid statutory holidays a year.