Development Coordinator, Annual Giving

**Development Coordinator, Annual Giving**

**Location**:Granville Office

**Reporting to**:Associate Director, Annual Giving Programs

**Job status**:12 month temporary part-time 0.5 FTE (37.5 hours bi-weekly)

**Compensation**:$53,284- $60,970 (pro-rated to 0.5 FTE is $26,642-$30,485 annually)
- We want our staff to “thrive” not just survive, so Canuck Place is committed to living our values of care exceeding not just minimum wage but living wage in B.C. This means that regardless of role our entry level salary is a minimum of $25.64 per hour equivalent to $50,000 full-time annually._

**JOB SUMMARY**

Reporting to the Associate Director, Annual Giving Programs, and working closely with the Annual Giving team, the Development Coordinator, Annual Giving will support the planning, execution and evaluation of multi-channel annual giving strategies, campaigns and initiatives.

The Coordinator is a member of the Development team and works closely with the Online Giving Officer, the Annual Giving Officer, the Monthly Giving Coordinator, the Donor Services and Communications & Marketing teams, as well as external vendors.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Multichannel Direct Marketing**
- Works closely with the Associate Director, Annual Giving Programs and the Annual Giving team to execute and evaluate an integrated annual giving portfolio (e.g. direct mail, online giving, monthly giving, 5050 campaigns, door-to-door, and telefundraising).
- Assists the implementation and execution of direct mail projects including campaign briefs, data preparation, and production schedules.
- Helps to facilitate the process for creating and approving campaign creative and copy, including production proofs and final lives.
- Prepares and delivers data files for mailings and list requests.
- Collaborates on special projects such as CPCH's multichannel holiday campaign, donor and development team initiatives, projects, and events.

**Donor Relationship Management**
- Assists in developing strategies for the recovery, acquisition, and retention of donors.
- Tracks and reports relationship management activity in Raiser’s Edge database.
- Assumes other related responsibilities, as assigned.

**Vendor Relations**
- Liaises with external consultants, vendors and suppliers, as required.
- Coordinates creative, copy, data requests and print production with external vendors.
- Attends regular meetings with direct mail and telefundraising partners.
- Helps to coordinate project schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and status updates are provided.
- Consults with vendors over key successes and learnings from each campaign.

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**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. marketing, communications, fundraising), plus a minimum of 2 years related experience in fundraising or other revenue generating activities.
- An equivalent combination of related education and experience will be considered.
- Experience with the development of annual giving plans and budgets is preferred.
- Knowledge of fundraising systems, structures and procedures.
- A clear understanding of fundraising and marketing strategies to recruit and retain donors.
- Proven success in annual campaigns, fundraising events, or direct mail is an asset.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**What you bring to the role**:

- Highly effective and professional interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
- Adept at prioritization and communication with stakeholders presenting different needs; able to work, with support, on several projects over a period of time
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills. Ability to plan, prepare and present analysis that will inform decision making.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong proofreading skills.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Ability to compose clear, concise and compelling correspondence and reports.
- Experience communicating with a diverse audience through multiple channels.
- Donor-centered approach to campaigns, solicitations, and recognition and stewardship.
- Ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external interactions.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising database experience is an asset.

**You have**:

- High integrity; creativity; balance, good judgment and objectivity; high vision and conceptual capabilities; consultative, facilitate and collaborative; sense of humor.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrates flexibility that allows you to work with high energy, creative people.
- Able to thrive and effectively manage priorities in a changing, ambiguous environment.

**Please note**:

- Evidence of Health Canada approved vaccinations must be provided prior to your first day of work.
- Flexibility is necessary, as thi