Fundraising Assistant

Fundraising Assistant About DEWC 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: • Permanent full-time, 9-day fortnight schedule • Excluded position: $31.66 - $34.94 per hour based on experience • Application Closing Date: August 31st / Start Date: ASAP Submit cover letter and resume to: Fundraising & Communications Assistant Hiring via [email protected] [[email protected]] For full job description visit: https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/ [https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/] 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**

The Fundraising Assistant will collaborate with the Fund Development Team to execute fundraising strategies, including planning campaigns and managing grant applications. They will also maintain the CRM database and provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of fundraising initiatives.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of related experience and a strong understanding of issues impacting women in the Downtown Eastside, such as trauma and homelessness. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, crisis-driven environment are required.

• Extended health coverage • Dental coverage • Vision care • Prescription medications • Alternative therapies • Employee Assistance Program • Life insurance • Long-term disability • Paid vacation • Paid statutory holidays • Paid sick days • Municipal Pension Plan • Compressed work schedule • Employee loan program • Staff development days

• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fundraising
• Grant writing
• Event planning
• CRM database management
• Administrative support
• Stakeholder engagement
• Trauma-informed care
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving
• Scheduling
• Record keeping
• Communication
• Grant Applications
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Record Keeping
• Time Off Management
• Administrative Functions
• Alternative Therapies
• Mental Health
• Customer Relationship Management
• Training And Development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Problem Solving
• Loans
• Medical Prescription
• Fund Development

• Social Services
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Fundraising Assistant
• Fundraising Manager
• Public Relations Professionals
• Fundraising Managers

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week