Fundraising & Events Assistant

2 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada Anishnabeg Outreach Training and Employment Inc Full time

**_KEY RESPONSIBILITIES_**

**Fundraising**:

- Assist with the execution of fundraising campaigns and programs, such as annual giving campaigns, monthly giving, tribute gifts, and planned giving.
- Assist with donor stewardship efforts, including cultivating relationships and expressing gratitude to annual donors, monthly giving donors, tribute donors, and corporate donors.
- Conduct research on potential funding opportunities, including corporate giving and grants, and assist in the development of grant proposals.
- Collaborate with the team to develop fundraising strategies, identify donor segments, and implement targeted fundraising approaches.
- Help in the maintenance of accurate donor records and databases, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and reporting.

**Community Engagement**:

- Coordinate event volunteers for internal events and external community fundraisers or outreach events, handling recruitment, training, tracking, stewardship, and related administrative tasks.
- Coordinate corporate volunteer program, stewarding and maintaining corporate volunteer partners.
- Assist in organizing fundraising events and activities, including logistics for day-of needs at outreach and fundraising events, ensuring smooth operations.
- Provide administrative support to the Fundraising & Community Engagement team, such as taking meeting notes and updating presentations for meetings or speaking engagements.

**_KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS_**
- Fundraising principles and best practices with an understanding of donor cultivation and stewardship techniques.
- Knowledge in event planning and logistics management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey the organization's mission and engage with donors, volunteers, and community members.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities to coordinate fundraising initiatives and events.
- Research skills to identify potential funding opportunities, grants, and community resources.
- Attention to detail for accurate data management and record-keeping.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals, including donors, volunteers, and community members.
- Problem-solving and adaptability to handle unexpected challenges and changes in plans.
- Time management and multi-tasking skills to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively.
- Experience with using Canva, or a graphic design background is considered an asset. ENVIRONMENT AND POSITION DETAILS
- Full time - 37.5 hours/week. Flexibility is required as this position may require evening and weekend meetings and events. May work a flexible schedule to accommodate these activities outside of our regular office hours as long as 37.5 hours are worked in a week. (For example, working on the weekend for the Children’s Foundation Gala on October 14, 2023; Trees for Tots on January 13, 2024.)
- This position will be working primarily at the Children’s Foundation office, however there is the option for a hybrid remote/in-person work environment. This position requires occasional off-site visits for events and community outreach.
- Obtain a Police Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening Check.
- Salary Range: $38,900/year - $41,730/year
- Flexible Start Date: as early as Monday, August 21st, but starting no later than Monday, September 11th



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