Fundraising Assistant

Downtown Eastside Women s Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid vacation

Pension plan

Compressed schedule

Staff development

Loan program

Job summary

Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC) is seeking a Fundraising Assistant to support its fundraising strategy in Vancouver. The role involves planning campaigns and events, drafting grant applications, creating documents, sourcing tools, and assisting third-party fundraisers while maintaining the CRM database and performing administrative tasks.

You should have 2 years of related experience and a solid understanding of issues affecting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience in fundraising or admin roles.
• Knowledge of issues impacting women in DTES (gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, addictions).
• Ability to promote and articulate DEWC's mission and values.
• Able to work in a busy, crises-driven environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan fundraising campaigns and events with the Fund Development Team.
• Develop grant applications and supporting documents.
• Source tools and techniques for fundraising success.
• Support third-party fundraisers and solicit new stakeholders.
• Maintain the CRM database and perform administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Knowledge of DTES issues

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed approach

Stakeholder engagement

CRM management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centres and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

The Opportunity

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.

About You

You have 2 years related experience

You are 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.

You are able to promote and articulate DEWC's mission, mandate, philosophy, and values

You have the ability to both work and support staff, within a busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and priorities.

You have efficient organizational and administrative skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

• Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, life insurance and long-term disability.
• Paid time off: 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.
• For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
• Other perks: Compressed work schedule, employee loan program; Regular staff development days; DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

POSITION DETAILS:

Excluded position: $31.69 - $34.97 per hour based on experience

Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply

Additional languages spoken an asset.

**While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**