Exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and prospective donors to support a diverse events portfolio – specific focus on supporting signature events within Chinese Canadian community.
Please note: Applicants must be fluent in Cantonese and English, including reading and writing. Preference will be given to those who also speak Mandarin.
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is the leading charity in supporting people who are living with dementia, their caregivers and families. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s someday, and until that day we will ensure that people affected by dementia get the supports they need to live the best life possible.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our team. This position will have the exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and prospective donors to support a diverse events portfolio with a specific focus on supporting signature events within the Chinese Canadian community.
ABOUT YOU
You have at least 3 years of experience in a related, generalist function, and are fluent in Cantonese and English, including reading and writing (and preferably speak Mandarin as well). You have previous experience working for a charity, have taken or are enrolled in fundraising courses and are excited to get your fundraising career moving forward. You have great oral and written communication skills, are organized and highly efficient. You are keen to learn new skills and want to work at an organization that allows room to grow in your role. You are a team player and can also work well independently.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working with the Events Officers, supports the work of the some of the Society’s events, in particular the events within the Chinese Canadian community.
- Supporting Society-wide corporate sponsorship activities, including prospecting, communications and preparation of proposals and fulfillment reports.
- Coordinating online fundraising, updating donor database including running queries/reports and problem solving.
- Assisting with development of written content for web and print purposes.
- Translating materials and publications.
- Soliciting in-kind donations.
- Customer service liaison, ambassador for the Society, communications and donor contact.
- Helps identify mid, major and planned giving donors by building relationships within existing portfolio.
- Maintaining technical data including web uploads.
- Assisting in the coordination of volunteer participation, including recruitment and training.
- Other duties as required to meet the needs of the role in relation to organizational goals.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Post-secondary diploma/degree and 3-5 years of experience or an equivalent of education and experience.
- As a customer service liaison and ambassador for the Society, utilizes problem solving skills and has the ability to interact with volunteers and donors with skill, tact, discretion and compassion.
- Experience with online fundraising events, or a willingness to learn.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and translation skills, both verbal and written, in English and Cantonese (and preferably in Mandarin as well).
- Familiarity with databases (Raiser’s Edge, Luminate Online, Raisin) or an aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member; flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent project coordination and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Word and Excel for Windows.
- Previous knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and/or related dementias is an asset.
- As this is an events position, occasional weekend and evening work will be required.
ABOUT US
We offer a flexible work environment, including opportunities for a nine-day fortnight and/or the ability to work from home on occasion (this position will work remotely during the pandemic). We also offer:
• Excellent employee benefits package.
• Competitive salary.
• Participation in Group RRSP.
• Employee and Family Assistance program for you and your dependents.
• Growth and learning opportunities, including support for appropriate training and development initiatives.
• Generous leave provisions (vacation, personal days, etc.).
• 12 paid statutory holidays a year.
TO APPLY
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please email your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources that details how your experience and qualifications match this opportunity.
Posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Human Resources
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
300-828 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
To find out more about the Society, our programs, and First Link®, visit: www.alzheimerbc.org
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