Fundraising Assistant, Ontario
2 months ago
**(Temporary) Fundraising Assistant, Ontario**
We have the opportunity for a collaborative, service-focused individual to support our team as a **Fundraising Assistant** to provide administrative and customer service fundraising support for the upcoming Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes (Walk) for JDRF.
You will be responsible for contacting Walk participants to tele-recruit, register, confirm participation and share information. This position is ideal for someone who loves speaking on the phone and interacting with participants and donors on a daily basis, and also who may be interested in getting exposure to the fundraising industry.
**This is a temporary full-time contract position beginning in March until mid-June 2023.**
**Here’s what your primary responsibilities wou**ld be**:
- Contacting and confirming past, current and potential participants for peer-to-peer fundraising events primarily through telephone communication.
- Using JDRF’s database system, check and update participant information and report on all communications.
- Assist in customer service and administrative inquiries regarding the fundraising programs
- Assist staff in the development and implementation of various fundraising projects including volunteer and event coordination (logistics, correspondence support, telephone correspondence, etc.)
- Assist with the implementation and follow-up activities for fundraising events including monitoring results, final reports and the recognition and stewardship of donors
- Development of promotional and stewardship materials
- Work with and support volunteer committees as needed
- Make donation requests
- Maintain a high level of customer service to all donors, volunteers and supporters
- General administrative duties as required
**Here’s what we’re looking for**:
- Experience in a customer service role with a strong focus on telephone communications; Professional and personable phone demeanor is required
- Experience in a fundraising-related role is an asset
- College diploma in general administration, Event Planning, fundraising or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong written communication skills to be able to communicate with donors and other constituents
- High degree of attention to detail and ability to keep organized with multiple concurrent tasks
- Aptitude for learning new computer systems quickly, including CRM databases; Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite
- Self-starter and solutions-focused; capable of identifying the need for and taking independent action
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently to achieve required deadlines and targets
**Other position details to note**:
- **Schedule/Hours of Work**: This is a temporary full-time (37.5 hours per week, generally regular business hours, Mon-Fri) position beginning March until mid-June 2023.
- **Hourly Wage**: $21.00 per hour
- **Location**: Flexible within Canada but Ontario preferred. We are a remote-first organization so this is a work-from-home (remote) position.
**Application Deadline: March 6, 2023**
**About JDRF**
JDRF is the largest non-profit organization in the world that is exclusively focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D). At JDRF, we realize that a cure is not just a destination but a journey. Our goal is to progressively remove the impact of type 1 diabetes (T1D) from people’s lives and funding research into cures is our #1 priority. While we wait for cures, we also fund ground-breaking research that seeks to improve the lives of people with T1D.
JDRF Canada has a company culture rooted in our Core Values of Respect, Understanding and Integrity; Perseverance; Collaboration; Risk-Taking and Entrepreneurship; and Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability - if our core values are exemplified in the way that you work, we might be a great fit for each other.
- In line with our commitment to employee health, safety and well-being, we require all JDRF employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19._
**Required Skills**:
Required Experience
-
Fundraising Assistant
2 months ago
Victoria, Canada Threshold Housing Society Full time**About us**: We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call home and people who believe in them. We offer safe housing, community, and support to help youth make healthy choices and shift toward a brighter...
-
Fundraising Assistant
2 weeks ago
Victoria, Canada Threshold Housing Society Full time**About us**: We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call home and people who believe in them. We offer safe housing, community, and support to help youth make healthy choices and shift toward a brighter...
-
Fundraising Lead
3 days ago
Victoria, Canada Power To Be Adventure Therapy Full time**Overall Purpose**: Power To Be is a non-profit organization that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. We support the discovery of limitless abilities through nature-based programs. Working with Power To Be is an opportunity to be part of impactful and lasting societal...
-
Fundraising/finance Assistant
3 days ago
Victoria, Canada Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Full time**The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island **is looking for an energetic and motivated **Fundraising/Finance Assistant** to join our team during an exciting phase of growth as we implement new accounting systems and a donations database to support our communication and fundraising efforts. This **full-time, 8-week position** is funded...
-
Fundraising Copywriter
1 month ago
Victoria, Canada Frontier Marketing Co. Full timeFundraising Copywriter (One Year Employment Contract) About Us Frontier is a marketing agency that helps charities efficiently grow. We are currently working with almost twenty charities across Canada, helping to raise millions for our clients each year. Our strategic focus is in direct response fundraising, spanning both digital and print mediums, but...
-
Fundraising and Communications Coordinator
1 month ago
Victoria, Canada Parkinson Wellness Projects Full time_Fundraising and Communications Coordinator _ **Job Summary** Parkinson Wellness Projects (PWP) is a non-profit organization that serves the needs of people with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, and families. We do this through evidence-based exercise classes, counselling, and support groups. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising...
-
Appeal Fundraising Coordinator
2 months ago
Victoria, Canada Catholic Independent Schools Of The Diocese Of Victoria Full timeRoman Catholic Diocese of Victoria 4044 Nelthorpe Street Victoria BC V8X 2A1 **Phone**: (250) 479-1331 Fax: (250) 479-5423 **Job Posting**: Appeal Fundraising Coordinator The Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria and Island Catholic Schools are seeking a part-time fundraising coordinator for the period of June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2025. We are looking for a...
-
Fundraising Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Victoria, Canada Frontier Marketing Co. Full timeFundraising Strategy Coordinator About Us Frontier is a marketing agency that helps charities efficiently grow. At a time when society is becoming more polarized, Frontier works with a variety of charities that are committed to making the world better: Poverty Relief, the Environment, Faith-Based, International Development, Community Foundations,...
-
Fundraising Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Victoria, Canada Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society Full timeAre you a student who is a self-starter, with a passion for working with a growing non-profit organization that supports Indigenous peoples experiencing homelessness? The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEHS) is seeking a Fundraising Organizer to support the admin team with various tasks. Through their contributions the Fundraising...
-
Advancement Assistant
6 days ago
Victoria, Canada St. Michaels University School Full time**Advancement Assistant** **Permanent, Full-Time, starting May 2024** St. Michaels University School is seeking an Advancement Assistant to complement and support a dynamic and high-functioning Advancement Department. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this position supports the Advancement team in an administrative capacity and supports fundraising...
-
Administrative Assistant
1 month ago
Victoria, Canada MOVE Adapted Fitness and Rehabilitation Society Full timeMOVE is a non-profit rehabilitation facility for individuals who experience barriers attending conventional fitness facilities. We are dedicated to making physical activity accessible for all members of our community who need assistance reaching their mobility goals. Our commitment to decrease physical and financial barriers is demonstrated through our...
-
Advancement Assistant
1 month ago
Victoria, Canada Glenlyon Norfolk School Full timeGlenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is an independent day school from JK-12 that is a caring and thriving community. As one of fifteen IB World Continuum schools in Canada offering three International Baccalaureate programs, GNS is proud of its unique 'IB Advantage': a 21st-Century education which educates the whole child and creates global...
-
Development Assistant
2 months ago
Victoria, Canada Greater Victoria Public Library Full time**Development Assistant**: **2023-08E** **Category** Marketing and Development **Job Type** Regular Part-time **Posting Type** External **Work Location** Central Branch, Victoria, BC **Hours per Week** 21 **Salary Range (per hour)** $32.51 - $34.13 (Pay Band 9) **Union Membership** This is a Union Position (CUPE 410) - Greater Victoria Public Library...
-
Advancement Assistant
4 days ago
Victoria, Canada Power To Be Adventure Therapy Full timeJob Description **Overall Purpose**: Power To Be is a non-profit organization that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. We support the discovery of limitless abilities through nature-based programs. Working with Power To Be is an opportunity to be part of impactful and...
-
Varsity Relations and Sponsorship Assistant
2 days ago
Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full timeOrganizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Athletics and Recreational Services- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- 27 March 2024- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $4,360.00 - $4,495.00- Additional Posting Information: -...
-
Assistant Manager
1 week ago
Victoria, Canada BCSPCA Full timeIf you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity: **POSITION**: Assistant Manager **STATUS**: Permanent; Full-Time **SHIFT**: 35 hours per week - Sunday to...
-
Administrative Assistant
1 week ago
Victoria, Canada Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Full time**Make a Difference with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island!** We are seeking a skilled Administrative Assistant to support our Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors. As the first point of contact for visitors and donors, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming environment while maintaining efficient day to day...
-
Strategy Coordinator
2 weeks ago
Victoria, Canada Frontier Marketing Co. Full timeAbout Us Frontier is a marketing agency that helps charities efficiently grow. At a time when society is becoming more polarized, Frontier works with a variety of charities that are committed to making the world better: Poverty Relief, the Environment, Faith-Based, International Development, Community Foundations, Healthcare, Education, and others. We help...
-
Development Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Victoria, Canada RAVEN Full time**Position Title**: Development Coordinator **About RAVEN** Join Canada’s only charitable organization dedicated to advancing Indigenous rights and environmental protection through fundraising for access to justice. Fundraising is in our DNA: everything we do has the simple, powerful goal of motivating people to donate, fundraise, and organize events in...
-
Marketing Assistant
2 months ago
Victoria, Canada Lochside Nursery Full timeWork Term: Permanent - Work Language: English - Hours: 30 hours per week - Education: Bachelor's degree - Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years **Work setting**: - Rural area **Tasks**: - Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies - Answer written and oral inquiries - Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and...