Join our Dynamic Team! Looking for a rewarding career in the non-profit sector? SOS is an award-winning charitable organization that has been making life better for residents in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region since 1968.

What you’ll love about SOS:  Great company culture.  We value each member of our team and what they bring to our organization. Our staff are passionate about their work and together we strive to maintain a positive, supportive, and respectful work environment.   Work-life balance.  At SOS we are serious about self-care and know that happy, healthy staff make great employees. Full-time employees start at 2-weeks vacation, and that goes up to 3 weeks after 2 years. Plus they get to take off their birthdays, Boxing Day, and two extra SOS days around Christmas and Easter.  Competitive salary and health benefits.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the Resource Development Manager on fundraising initiatives and helps coordinate various internal and external events throughout the year.
• Maintains DonorPerfect database to ensure that all donations and contact information are recorded accurately as well as maintaining good data hygiene.
• Issues tax receipts and related correspondence.
• Provides donor base extractions for communication and fundraising purposes and provides reports as required for gift tracking and analysis.
• Is the primary point of contact for donor inquiries.
• Manages fundraising materials inventory.  

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Completion of Post-Secondary training in a related field such as communications, marketing, public relations, supplemented by a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in the nonprofit sector is an asset.
• Experience in fundraising software (specifically in DonorPerfect) would be an asset.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events such as seminars and social gatherings is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and frequent deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, database management.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as function independently
• Able to commit to occasional evening/weekend work related to events.
• Ability to lift/move boxes and other related activities that require physical mobility.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Hours of Work:               35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, occasional evening/weekend

Compensation:               Annual Salary $43,000 to start + Benefits

Start Date:                       APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE START

Deadline:                         September 29, 2023

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