Fundraising Assistant

Downtown Eastside Women s Centre•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$32 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

The Fundraising Assistant will work in collaboration with the Fund Development Team to carry out DEWC’s fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Fund Development Team, she will help to plan fundraising campaigns and other events, develop grant applications, create documents, source new tools and techniques, support third-party fundraisers, solicit new stakeholders, maintain the CRM database, and other administrative work as necessary.

Requirements

2 years related experience
Knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.
Able to promote and articulate DEWC’s mission, mandate, philosophy, and values
Ability to both work and support staff, within a busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and priorities.
Efficient organizational and administrative skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages spoken an asset.

Responsibilities

Plan fundraising campaigns and other events
Develop grant applications
Create documents
Source new tools and techniques
Support third-party fundraisers
Solicit new stakeholders
Maintain the CRM database
Other administrative work as necessary

Benefits

Extended health & dental coverage including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, life insurance and long-term disability.
3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year
13 paid statutory holidays
12 paid sick days annually
Access to time off to handle family or personal situations.
Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
Compressed work schedule
Employee loan program
Regular staff development days
DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.