Job Postings
Development Coordinator
Date posted: May 16th, 2012
Closing date: June 10th, 2011
Salary: $16 - $20/hr depending on experience, plus benefits
Job type: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) – One Year Maternity Leave Coverage
Start date: July 3rd, 2012
Location: Victoria, BC
Dogwood Initiative is a Victoria based non-profit organization that brings together everyday British Columbians to reclaim decision-making power over their air, land and water. We are currently seeking one year maternity leave coverage for the position of Development Coordinator.
The Development Coordinator works closely with the Development Manager, Operations Director, staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors to manage the administrative operations and support the fundraising work of Dogwood Initiative. The Development Coordinator works independently and co-operatively in a spirit of team work, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to the changing circumstances and priorities of a small, dynamic organization. The Development Coordinator is responsible for office administration, donation management, database management as well as some aspects of fundraising, human resources and program related work as required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer and support Dogwood’s fundraising programs including: telemarketing, online/email, events, face to face, monthly and major donor campaigns.
- Oversee and manage the Salesforce.com contact database and implement the data management plan while supporting staff and volunteers on database usage.
- Process donations and manage donation tracking systems and reports. • Front line communication with supporters by phone, email and in person, relating to both donations and program/campaign inquiries.
- Manage production cycle of direct mail programs, including prospect and house mailings.
- Manage paper and digital filing systems for the organization.
- Ensure the smooth and effective operation of a non-profit office, including managing facility, equipment and related contracts, ordering supplies and postage.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must be extremely well organized, able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent English language written and verbal communications skills.
- University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong computer skills are essential with a focus on experience in Microsoft Office applications and databases. Experience working with Salesforce.com a considerable asset, but not required.
- Previous exposure to fundraising with a progressive organization in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- Understanding of and a passion for land reform, aboriginal and/or environmental issues in British Columbia are strong assets.
Salary: $16 - $20/hr depending on experience, plus benefits (37.5 hrs/week).
Dogwood Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, political belief, age, gender, sexual orientation or class. Racially marginalized persons and indigenous people strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Application Procedure: Please submit a resume, cover letter including a summary of your qualifications, why you would like to work with Dogwood Initiative and what your contributions to our team would be to:
Matt Takach
Operations Director
matt@dogwoodinitiative.org
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible as interviews may be taking place before the closing date. We thank everyone for your interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.
