The Salvation Army B.C. Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries Published September 23, 2020 Location Vancouver, Canada Job Type Full-time (Contract) Category British Columbia Salary $18.75/hr Interested applicants must respond in writing to office@boundlessvancouver.ca Closing date October 15, 2020 Street Address 3213 Fraser St Description HOURS: Contract: Oct. 26th, 2020 to Dec. 24, 2020, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Responsibilities Position Purpose Summary: Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries organizes The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver Christmas Toy Shop for children and families. The Christmas Volunteer & Donation Coordinator works with our Boundless Vancouver team to organize our volunteers and coordinate donations for The Christmas Toy Shop and the Christmas Luncheon. BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Volunteer Coordination: Works in conjunction with and in support of The Christmas Toy Shop by identifying and promoting volunteer opportunities Recruit, screen, register & orient appropriate volunteers to fill positions Process necessary paperwork, including Criminal Record Checks and volunteer agreement packages Deploy volunteers to positions relevant to their interests and skills Help orientate and supervise volunteers while they are deployed to their positions Keep thorough records of volunteer information and hours of service for statistical purposes Donation Coordination: Work in conjunction with and in support of the Christmas campaigns, identifying the financial and in-kind donation needs for Christmas distribution Solicit financial and in-kind donations and correspond in a timely manner with individuals and corporate donors in the community; organize toy drives with companies and organizations in the community Coordinate drop-off and pick up schedule with donors and driver(s) Help coordinate with divisional Public Relations team for the Toy Mountain event Relay donated items to the appropriate personnel for proper storage and distribution Keep thorough records of donor information and donated items/amounts & maintain a positive relationship with our donors Perform other duties as assigned   Qualifications Education/Certifications: Post-secondary education and work experience in fund-raising, donor relations, public relations Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience, including experience working in customer service related fields Required Skills/Knowledge: Excellent organizational skills Superior relationship building skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a confident, collaborative and professional manner Proven ability to multitask Be able to work independently; demonstrated self-starter and team player Excellent verbal communication skills in person and on the phone Excellent written communication skills Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Ability to learn new software quickly and teach others Be able to lift up to 30 lbs   PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities: Valid BC Driver’s License Background check consent A clear vulnerable sector screening A clean drivers’ abstract Completion of online Armatus Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training

Fundraising Coordinator

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Published
September 19, 2021

Location
Langley

Job Type
Temporary  

Competition #
2021 – 5001 – 005

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Gateway of Hope

Salary Range:
$21.58 per hour

Address:
5787 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC V3A 0A9

Posting Expires:
September 26, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Attention: Heidi Henderson. Email: [email protected]. Please mention ‘Fundraising Coordinator and the Competition #’ in the subject line of your email.

Description

Hours:

  • Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; however, may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and speaking engagements
  • During events, may be required to work a flexible schedule including afternoon (noon-8pm) shifts as well as a Tuesday through Saturday work week
  • Temporary, Full-Time from September 26, 2021 – July 1, 2022 (covering maternity leave)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Targets, reaches out to, and develops relationships with new potential donors (individuals, businesses, organizations, etc) seeking to gain financial support for Gateway of Hope
  • Builds the donor base through following up on initial contacts and general leads of various kinds, including reaching out to past event participants
  • Cultivates relationships with current donors through visits and general correspondence, seeking to gain further commitment and increase their financial support of Gateway of Hope
  • Develops newsletters, promotional materials, annual fundraising and other media and fundraising appeal related materials
  • Develops the spring, fall and other general fundraising and letter campaigns in consultation with the Operations Manager and Executive Director
  • Manages and updates the Gateway of Hope website
  • Makes presentations to businesses, community groups, service clubs, schools, churches
  • Maintains a year-round focus on the Gateway of Hope Christmas campaign; organizes and gives leadership to the Christmas campaign (letter appeal, kettle campaign, media releases, etc)
  • Organizes and promotes all other Gateway of Hope fundraising events and fundraising focused projects
  • Collaborates with the Gateway of Hope Volunteer Coordinator for Christmas Kettle and other fundraising event volunteer needs, develops and supervises a team of dedicated volunteers (regular volunteers and event volunteers)
  • Manages and updates the Gateway of Hope website, using WordPress
  • Maintains a focus on the Gateway of Hope fundraising campaigns, programs, initiatives, volunteers, and event through social media; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Mail Chimp, Survey Monkey
  • Communicates and promotes all other Gateway of Hope fundraising events and fundraising focused projects
  • Collaborates with the Gateway of Hope Volunteer Coordinator for fundraising event volunteer needs
  • Provides occasional backup to reception for breaks
  • Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least two (2) years of prior related experience, including customer service, coordinating events, administrative assistance and database management experience
  • At least one (1) years of community college, with specialized/relevant courses
  • Motivated to meet and exceed fundraising goals, establish and maintain collaborative relationships with donors/sponsors and other stakeholders to meet business objectives
  • Demonstrated initiative, creativity, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Criminal Record Check

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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