Fund Development and Executive Associate - Abbotsford, Canada - Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

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Abbotsford, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is community based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children, youth and their families.

Our work focuses on child development - supporting, advocating, and empowering children and families.

Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, their families, our staff and our community.

We believe in "_Helping Kids Shine_".

Job Summary

The Fund Development and Executive Associate is responsible for skillfully coordinating the day-to-day operations of a comprehensive fund development program for the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre while providing administrative support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director and is the primary staff support to the Board Fund Development Committee's efforts to grow and diversify community relations and sustainable resources.

Key Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Providing professional, timely and highquality support to the Executive Director and Board Committee's fundraising relationships and donor stewardship activities.
Proactively scanning the fundraising environment and researching, identifying, and cultivating a portfolio of donor prospects, including individuals, corporations, foundations, community groups and granting agencies.
Preparing compelling proposals, presentations and other communication materials for presentation by the Executive Director and Committee to donors, prospective donors and community partners.
Gathering fundraising and communications best practice policy and procedural guidance.
Coordinating the execution of a comprehensive annual strategic fundraising plan and budget to achieve growth targets.
Ensuring high quality information management and administrative processes are in place to support the fundraising program.
Preparing and maintaining plan reporting for achievement of annual revenue targets.
Organizing/analyzing results and making recommendations for program enhancements and growth.
Providing administrative support to the Executive Director including calendar management, coordinating meeting logistics, and drafting/proofreading meeting minutes and correspondence.
Proactively engaging with leadership and staff in planning and organizing events and activities. Coordinating logistics including booking venues and arranging catering, technology, speakers, communication, materials, and evaluation.
Organizing meetings for the leadership team and board of directors, attending meetings, coordinating refreshments as required, organizing meeting materials, and drafting/proofreading minutes.
Building and cultivating internal and external relationships and presenting a positive and professional image.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

Undergraduate degree or diploma preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
High degree of professionalism and ethical practice
Working knowledge of fundraising and donor relations sector, trends and best practices
Demonstrated ability to plan and executive events
Exceptional communication skills written, verbal, presentation
Service orientation and passion for the mission of the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre
Strong selfinitiative with superior organizational, administrative and analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and assignments, meet deadlines, and ensure high quality work in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships in a strengthsbased, culturally safe, traumainformed, inclusive environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience in the field of services to children, youth and families would be an asset.

Why Join FVCDC?

Comprehensive health benefits package, extended health, dental and municipal pension plan etc.
Grow your career with learning opportunities and flexible work schedule.
A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.
Opportunity to make a difference every single day to help kids and families reach their full potential.

Working Conditions

The Fund Development and Executive Associate is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) in Abbotsford within a strong value-based organizational culture.

The FVCDC is a flexible, supportive employer that invests in the mental wellbeing of our employees. This position requires a high level of team collaboration alongside autonomy.

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