Development Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - The KidSafe Project Society

The KidSafe Project Society

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Role:
Development Coordinator (Hybrid)

Type:
Contract position until return of an incumbent - approximately till November 2024

Hours: 30 hours/week (4 days)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young lives? Join us at KidSafe and be part of an inspiring team where every day is an adventure in creating a safe, fun, and enriching environment for children.

About us:

KidSafe is a non-profit British Columbia society that has been nurturing Vancouver's most resilient elementary school children since 1993, in partnership with the Vancouver School District.

We provide a safe space when school is not in session, where KidSafe children can come to learn, play, eat nutritiously, and just be kids.

We currently serve approximately 800 children annually who have been identified to us by professional, third-party referrers.

At KidSafe, we believe in building a foundation of trust, space for growth, accountability, and open communication.

If you're energized by teamwork, want to work with an incredible and positive team, and motivated to make a difference, this is the place for you.

Position overview:

Key Responsibilities:

Donor Cultivation and Relationship Management:

Cultivate relationships with current and potential donors, focusing on golf sponsorships and corporate donors.
Research and identify potential major donors and grants for KidSafe.
Develop plans for donor engagement and acknowledge contributions.
Coordinate events for donors and sponsors to interact.

Data Management:

Maintain a donor database, ensuring accurate and uptodate records.
Analyze donor data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Fundraising Events and Campaigns:

Assist with the planning, coordinating and execution of fundraising events, marketing campaigns, and other initiatives.
Serve as main contact for vendors and sponsors, assist with event setup and takedown.
Support the setup of the event space with the team, including decorations, signage, AV/slideshow and any equipment required
Lead the vendor and sponsor loadin, being available to answer questions and troubleshoot with assistance from the production team, and ensuring any obligations from our team are met
Prepare regular reports on fundraising activities and outcomes for organizational leadership and stakeholders.

Community Engagement and Partnerships:

Collaborate with community organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders to expand fundraising networks.
Represent the organization at community events and meetings to promote philanthropic initiatives.
Marketing and communications support; including social media content creation, producing impact reports, and generating analytics reports
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and skills:

Related postsecondary education combined with proven experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, and event management.
Comfortable asking for donations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, problem solving, and time management abilities.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office, internet research and web publishing skills.
Experience with using social media such as Instagram, data management tools like Givergy/eTapestry or similar platforms is an asset.

The Coordinator must be available for the following dates and times:

March 11th -22nd for our Spring Campaign and Annual Pancake Breakfast

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August 19th, 2024 to join us at the Golf for KidSafe tournament at Marine Drive Golf Course.

How to apply:

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.