Summer Student - Whitby, Canada - Durham District School Board

Durham District School Board

Verified Company

Whitby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position:
Summer Student - Junior Fundraising Development Associate

Overview

Reporting to the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation (IDLF) Executive Director with day to day supervision by the IDLF Coordinator, the Summer Student - Junior Development Associate will support with day to day administration, organization and implementation of three key initiatives outlined in the organizational work plan including:
Fundraising campaign support for the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation

Building capacity of Stakeholder and Community Relations through the development of database and storytelling kits

Solicitation of donations, space organization, develop and enhance the Make a Difference Depot (a space for DDSB educators and community partners to access classroom resources and supplies for children and families in need)

Responsibilities:

Support IDLF fundraising and membership programs

Support preparation of solicitations, thank yous and acknowledgement of donations

Support incoming and outgoing correspondence, especially time sensitive materials

Support the processing and data tracking of funding requests

Gift processing, donor database and record management/maintenance, and administrative support for the team.

Support writing fundraising appeals and acknowledgment letters

Support coordination and planning of cultivation and special fundraising/revenue generating events

Perform prospect research and analysis

Conduct research and test public opinion about organizations to determine what motivates involvement and investment

Create and support presentations to service organizations, corporations, foundations and other individuals to solicit donations when needed

Work with communications staff to share fundraising activities and successes for news releases, newsletters, advertisements, and feature stories

Regular uploads, backups, maintenance and sharing of data across all platforms

Pulling reports and lists

Support the event planning process for the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation and Make A Difference Depot

Qualifications and Desirable Skills

Able to attend special events that may fall outside of regular work day hours

Experience writing communication with proficiency in technology and social media

Satisfactory background check with vulnerable sector screening

Must be able to travel throughout the region during the workday as needed

Flexible, adaptable team player

Experience with nonprofit and community engagement

Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Comfortable working with social media platforms

Scheduling and planning management skills

An aptitude and/or experience with design (print and media)

Receptive to feedback and willing to learn new things

Enrolled in post-secondary education or recently graduated

Hourly wage

$21.58

Position Start Date

May 27, 2024

Position End Date

August 30, 2024

Please note:

7 hour days from Monday to Friday between May 27, June 28, 2024

7 hour days from Monday to Thursday between July 1, August 30, 2024

Friday summer hours will be determined based on need and workload

Evenings and weekends may be required

Position may be extended by mutual agreement into the Fall on a part-time basis if funding is available