Office & Donors Relations Associate, Full Time - New Westminster, Canada - The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver

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New Westminster, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

**JOB POSTING

Job Title:
Office Administration &

Donor Relations Status:
Full time

Associate Hourly Rate:
$26.67

Location:
New Westminster Posting #: 23-137

Hours: 35 hours/week

Closing Date:
Sept. 5, 2023

Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30am-4:00pm)
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women,
girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the
cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

We are recruiting a Full-Time, Office & Donor Relations Associate. Reporting to the Executive
Assistant to the CEO, the role of the Office & Donor Relations Associate is critical in managing the Head
Office needs, as well as providing administration support toa portfolio of donors and sponsors
associated with the Society's signature events and participating in coordinating fundraising initiatives.
The Associate supports successful fundraising administration by sending donor acknowledgements,
completing monthly financial reconciliation, and generating donor reports.

The Office and Donor Relations Associate works closely with the Executive Assistant to create effective
donor communication and engagement initiatives fostering positive, long-term donor relationships.
The Associate also provides back-up coverage during peak periods and vacation/leave coverage for the
Executive Assistant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates general office tasks ensuring operations run smoothly.
Greets guests, answers all incoming calls, and transfers as needed.
Maintains reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists and databases.
Maintains and orders supplies and conducts periodic inventory checks.
Schedules and organizes meetings and special events, including booking rooms, arranging

catering, preparing, and circulating agendas, drafting/tracking invitations, taking detailed and
concise minutes, reviewing, and distributing minutes and preparing reports and presentation
materials.

Coordinates and updates office signage, phone lists, and staff directories.
Oversees office space needs, office maintenance issues, and the servicing of office equipment.
Coordinates travel, accommodation, and itineraries.
Responds to inquiries from the public, directing them to appropriate staff members as needed.
Manages the fundraising database including data entry, creating queries and reports, and tracking

and reconciling lists and information.

Manages the solicitation and cultivation of major gifts and planned gifts.
Assists and coordinating appropriate impact reporting to donors, sponsors, and funders.
Processes donations and issues corresponding tax receipts in accordance with Revenue Canada

guidelines.

Responsible for soliciting and tracking donations, preparing sponsorship and donation materials,

processing of contributions/donations in a timely manner, handling tax receipts and managing
the "Thank You" acknowledgement process.

Oversees both monetary contributions and GiftsinKind, builds relationships with donors,

sponsors, corporate partners and liaises with event committees.

Provides support to events team regarding planning and execution of signature events.
Serves as liaison to the Finance team for donation reconciliation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post secondary training in Marketing, Communications, Fundraising or equivalent education in a

related field is required.

A minimum of twoyears' experience working in a nonprofit organization
Knowledge of Donor Perfect and/or Auction Tracker and Raisers Edge NXT is preferred, and other

fundraising databases are an asset.

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with a collaborative

working style.

Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and good judgment in dealing with various stakeholders.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
Excellent organizational, time management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
Excellent data analysis skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in standard office suite and graphic design software, WordPress, Mail Chimp,

Blackbaud's Raiser Edge software.

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Evidence of COVID19 vaccinated status.
Doctor's note of fitness required.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).
Valid driver's license (Class 5) with a satisfactory driving record.

EFry is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly
encourages applicants that represent those we serve. We welcome applicants with non-traditional
educational backgrounds and field experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an
**interview will be contact