Job
description
We Never Say
No. We Never Give up. We Never Turn Anyone Away.
Wood’s Homes is a
non-profit, nationally accredited children’s mental health treatment centre,
based in Calgary. Our regional programs are located in Canmore, Strathmore,
Lethbridge,
Fort McMurray and Fort Smith, NWT. We have more than 350 dedicated
employees.
Commitment to
high-risk adolescents, challenged with some very tough issues, is not easy.
These are the times when our frontline workers spring into action. The type of
work we do requires quick thinking, confidence, forgiveness and persistence.
We are currently
seeking an experienced administrative professional to take on the role of Foundation Assistant.
Reporting to the Manager of Fund Development, the ideal candidate will have a
background in fund development and possess strong skills using Raiser’s Edge
for processing donations and tax receipting. They will have the skills to
coordinate the overall work of the Foundation and maintain all Foundation
files. The Foundation Assistant will also work closely with members of the
Foundation Board of Directors.
The Position
Requirements
We are specifically
seeking someone to:
- Work
with the Director, Operations & Foundation in regards to details
related to all Board meetings and sub-committee meetings, including the
preparation and distribution of the agenda and meeting minutes and other
documentation. - Maintain
systems for receipt of gifts (cash, pledges, GIK) and the timely
distribution of thank you letters and charitable tax receipts to donors. - Responsible
for ensuring all data on the Foundation database is current and accurate,
including all data entry and information updates. - Coordinate
all mail tasks associated with the Foundation Matters newsletter (Canada
Post, printing, mail house) and update RE in regards to mail returns. - Assist
with maintaining files for all active donor prospects and donors.
If you possess the
following qualifications, we would love to have you join our dynamic team:
Qualification
and Education:
- Post-secondary
education or a minimum of three years work experience, ideally in a
fundraising environment. - Strong
organizational and administrative skills along with a proven ability to
successfully manage multiple priorities. - Proven
ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of
management and senior volunteers. - Strong
analytical and problem solving skills to deal with complex tasks and
issues with minimal supervision and direction. - Proficiency
in the use of all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power
Point). - Proven
ability to work with a database system, preferably Raiser’s Edge. - Excellent
oral and written communication skills. - Good
communication, office and interpersonal skills. - Welcomes
responsibility and enjoys challenge. - Shares
values of Wood’s Homes. - Personal
suitability is an important consideration. - Experience
with Raiser’s Edge Database would be considered an asset
Wood’s Homes is
proud to be awarded one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Canada for 2011 and
2012, as well as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2011. We offer an
exceptional benefits package including vision, dental, extended health, a
generous Group Registered Pension Plan and a Computer Literacy Incentive Plan.
Please visit us at
www.woodshomes.ca for more information about our organization.
How
to apply
Please submit a
resume to Wood’s Homes – Human Resources Department (Parkdale Campus) via email
to: human.resources@woodshomes.ca. Please quote the position title in the
subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.