Fundraiser- Canada Summer Job

Summary:

Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for Fundraiser. This position is responsible for providing assistance to the Charitable Foundation Team in planning and implementing special events for the organization.

This position reports to Manager, Philanthropy

To be eligible to participate in Canada Summer Jobs, Candidates Must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;


• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act* and;


• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

The successful candidate for this position must possess the following qualifications:

• Enrolled in a postgraduate degree or diploma program in Fundraising, Event Management or related field.


• Successfully complete Vulnerable Sector Screening check within one month of employment.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to:

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written to communicate with volunteers, donors and corporations in a polite friendly manner.


• Must be able to work in a team environment and be able to work independently.


• Must be able to multi-task and be detail-oriented.


• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).


• Extensive working knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).

KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Specific

• Provide administrative, logistical and donor relations support to the Charitable Foundation Team.


• Assist with the organization, planning, promotion and delivery of fundraising events.


• Supporting the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns, including researching potential donors and sponsors.


• Working with community groups and local companies to identify and cultivate fundraising opportunities and supporters.


• Assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting to track fundraising performance.


• Assist in keeping social media platforms up to date and support the communications department to research and prepare content.

KEY ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide services in keeping with the organization’s Mission, Vision and Beliefs and Resident Declaration of Values.


• Adhere to the principles and expectations outlined in the Code of Conduct.


• Adhere to the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA 2010) as outlined in the organization privacy policies and procedures.


• Perform the functions of job description in compliance with the Health and Safety practices of the organization and in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.


• Participate in the continuous quality improvement activities of the organization in order to advance a culture of quality and support ongoing compliance with CARF Accreditation standards.

Salary: 18.60 per hour

Note: This position is funded for 35 hours a week in total. Hours of work and duration of position will be determined based on the needs of the department.

Better Living is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, racialized, Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide accommodation at all stages of the selection process upon request.