Assistant to the Donor Engagement Coordinator

Start Me Up NiagaraAssistant to the Donor Engagement CoordinatorREPORTS TO: Donor Engagement CoordinatorStart Me Up Niagara is home to a dedicated team who strive to provide encouragement, support, and assist with the immediate needs of persons struggling with significant life challenges. Many of these adversities include compromised mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, unemployment and poverty.Position SummaryThe Assistant to the Donor Engagement Coordinator provides administrative and organizational support to advance Start Me Up Niagara's fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This part-time role focuses on data management, document preparation, donor records, and general fundraising administration.The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with Excel and Word. Some background or interest in fundraising, donor relations, or the non-profit sector is considered an asset, but training will be provided.Employment Type:Part-Time (Ten (10) hours per week). Pay Range $20 – 22$/hr. This position is for an open vacancy.Key ResponsibilitiesA. Administrative & Data SupportMaintain and update donor records, spreadsheets, and databases with a high level of accuracy.Enter donations, generate reports, and assist with basic data tracking.Prepare correspondence, forms, and documents using Microsoft Word and Excel.Support filing systems (digital and/or paper) to ensure donor and fundraising records are organized and up to date.Assist with tracking donor acknowledgements, tax receipts, and follow-ups.B. Donor & Fundraising SupportAssist with donor stewardship tasks such as preparing thank-you letters and mailing lists.Support fundraising campaigns and events through administrative coordination (registrations, lists, tracking, materials).Help compile information for donor communications, appeals, and reports.Provide general assistance to the Donor Engagement Coordinator with ongoing fundraising initiatives.C. Events & Campaign AssistanceProvide support for fundraising events as directed by the Events Coordintor (e.g., participant lists, donation tracking, post-event reporting).Assist with preparation of event materials and documentation.Help gather and organize feedback and data following events.D. Coldest Night of the Year Campaign Leader· The Campaign Leader reports to the CNOY Event Director and oversees the overall recruitment effort.· Reads the CNOY Guidelines to understand how WAVES and the CNOY tools can support your campaign.· Attends CNOY Foundations and Campaign Ignite trainings. Additionally, attending the CNOY Advanced webinars will boost campaign effectiveness.· Creates a CNOY fundraising campaign strategy that is right for your charity.· Creates and maintains an active Team Captain Prospect List.· Meets with the campaign team weekly in the first two months to follow-up and to hold each team member accountable to their recruitment efforts.· As Team Captains register, the Campaign Leader's role changes from recruitment to encouragement by regularly connecting with and encouraging fundraising efforts.· Read the Communication Section of CNOY Guidelines to develop a plan to keep fundraisers engaged.· The Campaign Leader typically works on this from October to Event Day, or as required by the CNOY Event Director.Qualifications· Post-secondary education in Administration· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word (required)· Strong communication skills.· Previous administrative experience preferred.· Background or interest in fundraising, donor relations, or the non-profit sector is an asset/RequirementsHave strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skillsHave a positive, non-judgmental attitude toward othersMust be able to remain calm in stressful situationsAbility to multi-task, prioritize and delegate in an ever-changing environmentAbility to work as a team and on your own with little supervisionA satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check is required if hiredAbility to work a flexible scheduleValid class G driver's license with $1,000,000 minimum liability insuranceAble to work legally in CanadaHow to Apply:Applicants are invited to email a cover letter and resume with the subject line "Assistant to the Donor Engagement Coordinator" to We thank all applicants, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.AccommodationAccommodation provided during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.Start Me Up Niagara is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.We thank all candidates for their interest in advance.Due to volume, we will only be contacting those selected for an interview.Fundraising Events – assist with activities such as location, ticketing, décor, menuCNOY Campaign Leader Responsibilities:· The Campaign Leader reports to the CNOY Event Director and oversees the overall recruitment effort.· Reads the GUIDE>campaign section to understand how WAVES and the CNOY tools can support your campaign.· Attends CNOY Foundations and Campaign Ignite trainings. Additionally, attending the CNOY Advanced webinars will boost campaign effectiveness.· Creates a CNOY fundraising campaign strategy that is right for your charity.· Creates and maintains an active Team Captain Prospect List.· Assigns each team member to ask 4-5 Team Captain prospects personally - preferably face to face, and follow-up with them as needed.· Meets with the campaign team weekly in the first two months to follow-up and to hold each team member accountable to their recruitment efforts.· As Team Captains register, the Campaign Leader's role changes from recruitment to encouragement by regularly connecting with and encouraging fundraising efforts.· Read the Communication section to develop an plan to keep fundraisers engaged.The Campaign Leader typically works from October to Event Day, or as required by the Event Director.Job Type: Part-timePay: $20.00-$22.00 per hourExpected hours: 10 per weekBenefits:Casual dressCompany eventsEmployee assistance programFlexible scheduleOn-site parkingWork Location: Hybrid remote in St. Catharines, ON L2R 3E8