Development Assistant (part time)
United Way Regina has a mission to improve lives and build a stronger community by engaging individuals and organizations in collective action. We bring together people to solve complex community problems. Together with committed volunteers and socially responsible companies, we raise funds to deliver program and initiatives to empower and support people in need.
Position Title: Development Assistant (Part-time-30 hours/week, Permanent)
Department: Resource Development
Reports to: Director, Resource Development
Salary Range: $38,000 - $42,000 per annum
General Summary:
The Development Assistant will provide project management and technical support to the Resource Development team. The Development Assistant will contribute to achievement of annual fundraising goals; improved data mining operations and extracting reports to help improve donor relations and engage others in our work; to enhance efforts to diversify revenue and improve cultivation and stewardship of donors; as well as assist with Lottery License management and support the planning and organizing of events.
As well, the Development Assistant will work closely with the Marketing & Engagement team to effectively manage donor relationships. This may include preparing donor welcome packages, engaging Leadership donors, supporting Women United and support efforts for strengthen year round relationship building and coordinating employee engagement opportunities to give back to our community.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain accurate records pertinent to the Department. This includes prospect lists, sponsorship and gift data.
- Compile data and summary reports for Department needs, including compiling Corporate Partner and Leadership Donor profile sheets; supporting Donor Relations Specialists by managing and coordinating outreach activities with donors.
- Develop and maintain organized files of correspondence, reports, account files and other activities for Resource Development projects.
- Prepare materials for donor communication, including list management, merging letters, etc.
- Providing administrative support for committee meetings such as Women United, assuming responsibility for attendance, room booking, refreshments, meeting materials, etc.
- Support to establish and implement work-flow priorities, processes and procedures to increase efficiency in meeting Departmental objectives and work quality.
Required Competencies:
- Post-secondary degree or certificate preferred. High school diploma with prior demonstrated administrative success, and/or an alternate combination of related education and experience will also be considered.
- Fundraising, project management and/or database maintenance experience an asset.
- Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated experience working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform or other database, extrapolating data, and running reports.
- Demonstrated experience in project or process management, quality assurance desired.
- Demonstrated ability in researching and recommendations for implementation of new and existing processes and/or technology to improve workflow efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision and adapt quickly to new methods, tools and procedures.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, time management and interpersonal skills required.
- High-energy, outcome-focused individual with a positive attitude who can manage change.
- Comfortable in presenting information to various groups in-person or virtually
Supervisory Responsibility:
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Resource Development Assistant may be responsible for supervising and supporting volunteers as needed.
Hours of Work:
This is a part-time, permanent position (30 hours/week with the opportunity for full-time). Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position may require longer hours and/or weekend work during peak
times.
Travel:
Out-of-town travel is not typically required for this role however may be necessary at times. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
United Way Regina hires based on merit and is strongly committed to diversity and equity within its community and to providing a welcoming and inclusive workplace. It especially welcomes applications from Black,
Indigenous and People of Colour, women, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive
listing of work requirements. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Interdepartmental Dependencies and Interaction
All United Way staff must work in partnership and alignment to develop impact products, excite donors and individuals to volunteer and donate to United Way. It is essential that the individual in this position is able to
bring people together in a structured way to create a common agenda and understand achievement of share measurements and activities requires continuous communication between and amongst teams.
United Way Core Competencies for All Staff
- Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
- Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
- Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
- Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
- Brand Steward: Steward of the United Way brand and understands their role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.
To apply:
For consideration for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, July 25th, 2022. Applications can be submitted via the United Way Regina website. We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only those being considered will be contacted.