Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Fund Development Coordinator
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada .
contract . April 24, 2024
Description
Reports to: Director of Capital Campaigns, Fund Development
Location: Ideal candidate will be centrally located on Vancouver Island and able to work from a centrally located CHFVI office in Nanaimo, B.C.
Term: Full time, temporary position. Beginning May 2024 and concluding August 30, 2024
Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week with occasional evening and weekend work
Salary Range: $26.19 - $32.74 per hour
About us:
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island (CHFVI) is dedicated to ensuring all Island kids have access to the health care they need. We believe every child deserves the same opportunity in life, regardless of physical ability or health challenges. For more than 97 years the Foundation has funded community health programs, facilities, and initiatives to support every Island family in finding care for their children. We are a passionate team with an experienced board of directors committed to transforming the lives of children and youth with physical and mental health challenges.
Who we’re looking for:
The Fund Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting capital campaign initiatives, event support, grant writing, donor inquiries, database support, and overall fund development activity. We’re looking for someone with a high level of organizational ability, exceptional communication skills, and an understanding fundraising activity. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a team player with a donor-centric approach and a passion for building relationships and helping others.
Why join us?
Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference? The work you do with CHFVI will have a direct and positive impact on children and families on Vancouver Island and surrounding islands. The Foundation believes in providing its employees with a respectful and inspiring workplace, and offers competitive salaries, comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, health spending account, and a pension program.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of capital campaign activity including development of materials, coordination, prospecting, research, scheduling meetings, and pledge entry
- Ensure appropriate donor relations, including acknowledgement letters and other correspondence, special mailings, telephone and in-person contact are initiated and delivered in a timely manor
- Use funding programs to identify potential grant funding sources to support capital projects and ongoing programs
- Write compelling grant applications according to requested formats and submit applications to appropriate funding agencies and foundations
- Support third party events as required; this may include preparation, set-up, event day attendance and tear-down
- Maintain records in Raiser’s Edge to track and monitor the various stages of grant writing, applications and renewal submissions, mid-grant reporting and application status updates
- Liaise with the database specialist to ensure all event specific information is recorded in Raiser’s Edge
- Track stewardship activity in Raiser’s Edge
Required skills & experience
- Understanding of various components of a comprehensive fund development program and capital campaign, including donor relations
- Experience with events from initial planning through execution and strategic post- event follow up
- Excellent telephone skills, including warm manner and clear speech
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge database is an asset
Qualifications & education
- Currently pursuing or completed post-secondary diploma, undergraduate degree, or equivalent fundraising experience
- Involvement in the Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), or Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP), or a similar professional organization an asset
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and personal vehicle required
To apply:
Deadline: All submissions should be received by May 6th, 2024.
Equity: The Foundation welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to persons with disabilities; racialized persons; First Nations, Inuit, and Métis; and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. The Foundation is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Compensation
$26.19 - $32.74 per hour