Coordinator, Annual Giving- YMCA BC

Date Posted : October 1st, 2024

Position Title : Coordinator, Annual Giving

Location : Hybrid -Some travel to all regions required

Terms : Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date : As soon as possible

Salary : $50,000-$57,000 annually

Reports To : Manager, Annual Giving, Fund Development

Benefits :

Typical 7-hour work day / 35 hour work week

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Competitive paid vacation time off

Paid sick time and leaves

YMCA Staff Membership

Business Casual

Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

Situation :

YMCA BC is part of an international and national movement that has brought lasting social change for more than 137 years.

Across British Columbia, our charity is building vibrant, healthy and inclusive where everyone can reach their full potential.

We ignite belonging by enabling everyone in our communities to have equitable access to healthier outcomes. YMCA BC provides vital programs and services that have a positive impact on some of our communities’ most pressing social issues including health and wellness, affordable childcare, mental health, employment services and newcomer settlement.

YMAC BC is a new entity following the unification of the YMCA of Northern BC, YM YWCA of Kamloops, and YMCA of Greater Vancouver in January 2023.

Stronger together, YMCA employs 2100 staff and serves more than 150,000 British Columbians at hundreds of service locations from Fort St John to the Sunshine Coast.

Join an exciting team of social service professionals that connect people and build healthy communities.

Nature and Scope :

Reporting to the Manager, Annual Giving this person will be part of a provincial fund development team supporting the activation of fundraising plans for YMCA BC.

As an ambassador of the Y, this role will drive annual giving through the support of activities such as, pledged events, executing appeals, initiativesdirect donor asks, identifying potential major gift donors and stewarding existing and new donors to the YMCA strengthening and growing the overall annual donor pool.

This position will play a key role in the development of the new YMCA BC Signature Event that will entail all facets of major event planning and organization.

This individual has experience working directly with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, excellent event management skills, a strong aptitude for fundraising, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

They will have a deep awareness of our community needs and a passion to make a positive impact - while working collaboratively with the fund development team, and departments throughout the organization

This position will require travel across all regions (Greater Vancouver, Kamloops & Prince George) at key times throughout the year.

Major Responsibilities :

• Develop annual plan to execute YMCA Annual Giving
• Work with Manager Annual Giving to develop, execute and grow all established YMCA events working collaboratively with staff and volunteers
• Work collaboratively to plan and execute association wide Signature event, pledge provincial event to begin in 2025
• Participate in the delivery of culture of philanthropy training for all YMCA branches
• Administration of member and community engagement, including sponsorships
• Assist with the development of budgets, reports, statistics
• Works closely with Marketing and Communications staff to develop and execute annual campaign promotion plans for fundraising activities
• Ensures compliance with all CRA regulations and laws, maintains accountability standards to donors and ensures compliance to Imagine Canada Accreditation standards
• Maintain accurate donor files with professional confidentiality, including maintaining a computerized database of donor information for integration into the Raiser’s Edge system
• Other administrative tasks as required

Qualifications / Experience :

• Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Demonstrated achievement in annual fund development, training, and event management
• Ability to plan, implement and monitor event budget
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience and ability in preparing and delivering presentations to internal and external groups
• Team player with proven ability to foster community relationships and fundraising opportunities.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, implement multiple projects under pressure to meet deadlines
• High degree of independence and initiative
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends and flexible schedule, as required
• Respect for confidentiality and strong sense of professional ethics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Internet and Google Mail.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported.

We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.

Competencies :

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies :

Leading Self

• Evolve in Professional Capability Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

• Develop the Potential in Others Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

• Think and Act Strategically Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact Advance the strength and cause of the Y

Application deadline : October 10th, 2024