Fund Development Organizer

As a Fund Development Organizer, you will play a vital role in supporting the fundraising efforts of our organization. You will work closely with the Fund Development team to execute fundraising strategies, cultivate donor relationships, and ensure the success of fundraising campaigns and events. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in nonprofit fundraising while contributing to our mission of connecting women and their families with resources to thrive.

This position requires someone to be reliable and accurately follow instructions with the ability to multitask and acclimatize to a fast-paced environment.

**_To be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs employment opportunity, applicants must be:_**
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- _Legally eligible to work in Canada* in accordance with relevant provincial legislation/regulations_
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- _Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment, available to start work immediately (in the course of May - June)_
**_Applicants can start work immediately and must:_**
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- _Be available to work full-time (32 hours per week) for 8 consecutive weeks_
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- _Have a flexible schedule, be available to work Monday-Friday_**About WINS**

Join an organization that is working to make a difference in the lives of thousands of Calgary women. The Women in Need Society (WINS) is proud to be one of Calgary’s longest running social enterprises driven by our Mission of connecting women and their families with resources to thrive. Together with donors, government and many other partners, WINS works to provide wrap-around support to women who are experiencing abuse, poverty, social isolation and/or homelessness. WINS Vision is to create a community where all women are thriving and building resilient families. By running a social enterprise, WINS also provides an opportunity for women to work in a safe, empowering, meaningful environment while providing Calgarians the opportunity to shop at WINS Thrift Stores, the MORE Store by WINS, or our online shop Twice New. Shopping and donating to WINS allows Calgarians to contribute to their local community while being kind to the environment.

As the **Summer Fund Development Organizer**, key responsibilities include:
**Partnership Development & Fundraising**:

- Completion of assigned administrative and coordination activities in support of corporate partners, partner campaigns and initiatives, and partnership development. This may include coordination and execution of partner campaigns, donor stewardship calls/plans, attending meetings and onsite at third party event locations, and other project coordination all while delivering high-level service to donors, sponsors, and partners.
- Supporting the Fund Development Team with donor stewardship, database entries, and other administrative tasks.
- Develop company prospecting lists
- Maintaining and updating pertinent information on donors, contacts, and prospects into SalesForce (SF) database.

**Event Planning & Execution**:

- Assist with new signature event in solicitation of silent and live auction items, raffle item(s) and track, pick up and complete the administrative duties required.
- Create volunteer job descriptions for the event volunteers, ensuring clear communication and responsibilities.
- Lead/support corporate events (set-up equipment, facilitate activities, take-down, etc.)

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Proficiency with basic office procedures.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of standard office equipment.
- Able to provide satisfactory results of a police clearance check.
- Superb organization and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.
- Provide administrative support to the fund development team.
- Schedule meetings, prepare materials, and manage correspondence.
- Keep files on the online filing system (SharePoint) organized and labeled according to accepted nomenclature
- Updating team calendar and scheduling team meetings/events
- Maintaining organization of Fund Development event materials in storage
- A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is an asset
- Other duties as assigned
- Current WINS employees and International students are not eligible to participate in CSJ employment opportunity._