The Director of Public Relations will oversee the creation and production of chapter information and its distribution to members, the general public and the media. S/he will conduct public awareness campaigns, assist fund raising committees with the promotion of their events, provide speakers for community groups and displays for public exhibitions. S/he will oversee the production of a regular Chapter/Unit newsletter and, if applicable, the maintenance of the Chapter/Unit website. S/he will be the chair of the Education Committee, or co-chair of the Public Relations/Education Committee, if either one is formed.

Laura Keller, B.A. | Sales Representative

Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty Ltd., Brokerage
355 Bayfield St
Barrie, ON L4M 3C3
Cell: 705-818-3060 | Office: 705-721-9111 | Fax: 705-721-9182 | TF: 866-942-2121

VOLUNTEER: Work with United Way’s community investment team to play an essential role in the process of renewing funding agreements, reviewing requests for increases and evaluating new initiatives. You will be assigned to at least one existing or potential agency partner during your term. Along with other volunteers and United Way staff, you will meet with your assigned agency approximately once a year to review recent progress and activities. This is a great way to share existing knowledge and skills and enhance and develop your leadership, problem solving and analysis skills.
DONATE: Get involved in planning a fundraising event for NextGen . Participate in your workplace campaign and take advantage of the ability to donate through payroll deduction. If your employer doesn’t yet conduct a workplace campaign, start one up!
Join the UW Campaign Cabinet team, representing young professionals in your community.

INSPIRE: Join the Youth In Action Granting Review Committee – to help youth with an idea to improve their community, get funds to make it happen! At the same time, be a positive role model to a young person who needs your support. Join us at our first meeting of the year! February 10th at 12:00 noon at the United Way offices – 136 Bayfield St. Suite 100, Barrie, ON

GET INVOLVED! Contact Cathy Barlow at (705) /726-2301 x 29 or cathyb@unitedwaysimcoecounty.on.ca

POSTING DATE: January 16, 2012
CLOSING DATE: January 30, 2012

Appointment Details:
Department/Campus: Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Classification: Support Staff
Status: Full-time
Payband/Salary Range: Payband G (under review), $ 26.46 (start rate) – $ 30.67 (4 year rate)
Reports to: Manager of Resource Development
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Effective Date: As soon as possible

Duties & Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Manager of Resource Development the incumbent will focus on generating revenue through the implementation of a fundraising plan. Specific duties will include:

.Engaging in all aspects of fundraising including prospect research, cultivation, stewardship and face to face solicitation of alumni using moves management;
.Maintaining an assigned list of alumni donors and prospects for the purpose of securing financial support;
.Developing strategies to engage numerous daily / monthly contacts including donor visits and proposals;
.Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle including:
.Initiating dialogue with prospective donors;
.Formulating individual strategies for all prospects including planned giving options when appropriate;
.Making solicitations when appropriate;
.Providing appropriate donor recognition and stewardship;
.Documenting results;
.Assisting with recruiting and providing guidance to volunteers to assist in strategic cultivation and solicitation activities.
.Communicating with Alumni regarding the benefits and services offered by the association, opportunities to stay engaged with the growth and progress of the College;
.Assisting with editorial content of the Loop e-newsletter and the Georgian View Magazine;
.Participating in the planning and organizing special events such as the annual alumni weekend, workplace connections and community events for the purpose of engaging with alumni to establish opportunities for alumni gifts;
.Participating in College and Community events as required;
.Working in collaboration with the Donor Relations Coordinator ensuring the alumni database is current and utilized for communication opportunities;
.Assisting with the design / production of reports for the alumni Association, Board of Director;
.Other duties as required.

Qualifications:
Georgian College invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including persons of Aboriginal ancestry, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.

.A three-year post-secondary diploma / degree in Communications, Marketing, or Fundraising.
.Minimum of 3 years experience in a related field directly related to generating revenue.
.Demonstrated revenue results in fundraising.
.Experience in stewardship and face to face solicitation.
.Experience planning and organizing special events.
.Experience working in an environment that required strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines.
.Experience working with and providing guidance to volunteers.
.Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), internet and Outlook.
.Experience working with databases and working knowledge of fundraising software preferably Raisers’ Edge.
.Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and oral in order to communicate effectively with the public and to assist with editorial content as required.
.Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please forward your application to resume@georgianc.on.ca quoting the competition number (i.e. 202/11) in the subject line of the email. Late applications will not be considered.

Georgian College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom Of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection Of Privacy Act,1987. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

Responsibilities:
• In consultation with the Board of Directors, develop communication and marketing plans to inform and engage donors in our work

• Plan and implement fundraising strategies including individual major gifts, corporate and foundation grants as well as special events 

• Develop and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors from all sectors, including corporations, foundations, and individuals

• Maintain up-to-date records including critical paths, timelines, and resource requirements

• Assist in developing and monitoring budgets, business plans and financial results for Fundraising and Planning Committees

Qualifications:
• Degree or diploma in fundraising, communications, or marketing and 3-5 years of progressive experience in fund development, and special event planning

• Demonstrated success and evidenced ability to plan and execute an annual fundraising campaign

• Strong communication skills, including ability to write and speak persuasively about issues facing marginalized youth in our modern society

This is a contract position and remuneration will be on a commission only basis. Interested candidates are invited to apply by email to info@theyeahfoundation.org with a detailed proposal outlining a likely plan of action along with remuneration requirements.

 Database and Donor Services (60%)

• Plans, develops, implements and manages the ongoing integrity, accuracy and security of NAAF’s Development/Organizational Database.
• Provides support in development and ongoing implementation of database policies, standard procedures and best practices, including security and legislative measures and management.
• Maintains knowledge of and trains other NAAF staff as needed to ensure protocols and procedures for the database are being followed.
• Generates queries, prepares analyses and provides appropriate reports to department’s Vice President, NAAF’s CEO, Board of Directors and other departments using spreadsheets and other applications, information tools and techniques.
• Tracks donor and sponsor contact information as required in the database and manages timely production of regular or custom reports.
• Processes all donations and sponsorships in the database, enters all data, coding, receipting and acknowledgement letters for all records in keeping with NAAF’s policies and procedures.
• Conducts analysis and evaluation of the database and recommends changes as required. Supervises volunteer data entry clerks as required.
• Ensures that the proper relationships between database records are recorded including corporate master records and subsidiaries, between individuals such as business and personal relationships, etc.
• Actively seeks updates to constituent records through donor/sponsor contact, searches online and other methods when addresses are identified as inactive.
• Works closely with the Senior Development Officer, Individual Giving and Donor Relations to provide administrative and database support to broad-based annual or planned giving campaigns directed at individuals.
• Ensures all staff members have username and passwords created for access to the organization’s database, creates new records as required, and acts as the liaison for donations processing with the Finance and Administration Dept. including adding new account information.

 Administration (40%)

• Provides clerical and administrative support to the Vice President of Development and the Development Office, including scheduling, faxing, photocopying, filing, completing and submitting expense reports for the Vice President of Development and the Development Office staff, maintaining policies and procedures manuals for fundraising.
• Prepares VISA reconciliations for the Vice President of Development.
• Makes travel arrangements for the Vice President of Development and other Development staff as required.
• Coordinates and attends regular and special staff meetings for Development Office, distributes agendas in advance of meetings, prepares minutes for meetings and distributes to attendees.
• May be requested to assist other Development staff at times including administrative and sales support for NAAA ticket sales and other event related development activities such as RSVPs, catering requirements, etc.
• Coordinates development related meetings with senior volunteers, NAAF Board members, prospects and other relevant stakeholders including booking meeting times, meeting location and coordinating necessary meeting requirements such as audio visual, catering, etc.
• Assists with the preparation of briefing notes on donors and prospects and other material required for prospect meetings for the VP of Development and other NAAF staff as required.
• Creates and maintains hard copy files that mirror database information for all corporate donors, prospects and sponsors for the Development Office. Ensures that all correspondence is copied to the files and key publicly available information about donors is clipped and filed in the appropriate files.
• Assists the Development Associate, Corporate Relations and Operations with the timely distribution of stewardship reports, letters, etc. for donors and sponsors.
• Other administrative duties as assigned to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the Development Office.

 Qualifications

• Completion of a college diploma or degree preferred plus a minimum of 1 year experience in a non-profit fundraising department or in a similar environment.
• Basic knowledge of fundraising principles and experience working with fundraising software and/or contact databases is a requirement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Occasional travel between Six Nations andTorontooffices is required.
• Ability to work with sensitive information with complete confidentiality.
• Ability to work in French is an asset.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and weekends and possess a willingness to travel occasionally withinCanada.
• Knowledge of the Aboriginal community an asset.

 The duties within this job description can be amended from time to time.

 To apply send a resume and cover letter with three references by the deadline of Dec. 23, 2012 to:

Ken Aucoin, CFRE, Vice President of Development, NAAF kaucoin@naaf.ca or fax to: 416-977-1764

No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The ideal candidate will support PCPC www.pcpcontario.org  in the planning, development and coordination of the IYC 2012 initiatives.

About the 2012 International Year of Co-operatives (IYC 2012) On December 18, 2009 the UN the General Assembly proclaimed 2012 as the International Year of Co-operatives (IYC) (resolution 64/136 of 18 December 2009). On December 10, 2010 the United Nations officially announced that the theme for the International Year of Co-operatives is “Co-operative enterprises build a better world” / “Les coopératives, des entreprises pour un monde meilleur”.

For this special occasion, PCPC is seeking a fundraising coordinator who will help us to raise awareness within our community.

Work with Nancy Bradley, Executive Director to plan and develop fundraising’s activities around IYC 2012.

Perform other tasks as assigned to support organizational IYC initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision . Excellent problem solving skills and positive, flexible attitude . Strong inter-personal and teamwork skills, with a genuine enjoyment of working with various people and groups . Ease with establishing contacts and engaging partners or stakeholders . Strong oral and written communication skills . Advanced skills in MS Excel; proficiency in other MS Office programs (Outlook, Word) . Demonstrated ability to multitask and to work in a fast paced and co-operative environment . Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail . Experience with and/or knowledge of co-operatives is an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS: Depending on proximity to PCPC home office in Orillia, most of the work can be done electronically and via teleconference methods.

Our Mission: Driven by a philosophy of empowerment, The David Busby Street Centre works from a non-judgmental approach to advocate for and improve living conditions for individuals and families within Simcoe County who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

We serve marginalized & vulnerable citizens of Barrie & Simcoe County who suffer from poverty, brain injury, terminal illness, mental health & addictions, loneliness and isolation.

By volunteering you will fulfill a vital role in improving the lives of our members as well as meeting some of your own personal motivations. The tradition of volunteering results in benefits to volunteers as well.  Your own personal motivations and benefits may include:

• Demonstrating your commitment to a better world
• Giving back to the Community
• Working with a diverse range of people in a social setting
• Feeling proud of your achievements and generosity
• Having fun
• Creating a balance in your life, gaining perspective
• Knowing you are needed and valued
• Increasing your self-confidence through practicing marketable skills such as leadership & teamwork
• Networking and developing long-lasting friendships
• Building your resume for work or educational applications and gaining references

 For more information please visit our website at: www.busbycentre.ca

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact:  Lorraine Wye, Volunteer Coordinator, by email at: getconnected@busbycentre.ca.

In his current position, and previously as the Manager of Planned Giving and Personal Gifts with the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto, Paul spent a decade seeking to empower Canadians to make legacy gifts to their most beloved charities. First at Scarboro Missions in 2000 and the University of Toronto Gift Planning office in 2003.  He has served on the board of the Canadian Charitable Annuity Association, is a board member of the LAMP Community Health Centre in Toronto, the Soldiers’ Tower Committee at the University of Toronto and a volunteer with over a dozen charities who impact many different causes .  Professional activity includes volunteering with the Canadian Association of Gift Planners Toronto RoundTable for nine years in such roles as Educational Programming, Chair of Membership, Co-Chair of Leave a Legacy and a Professional Mentor. Paul has also served CAGP nationally in roles such as Membership, Leave A Legacy and is a member of the 2011 Conference Committee. Recipient of the 2008 Jasmine Sweatman Award for volunteer and professional excellence. Member of winning team, 2010 International Catholic Stewardship Council Award for best Planned Giving program material.  Paul speaks regularly on the topics of planned giving, inspirational philanthropy and the power of positive networking to charities, associations, corporations, students and boards. www.linkedin.com/in/paulnazareth

 Summary: Taste for Justice is an annual Amnesty International fundraising event through which restaurants across Canada pick a day in June from which to donate their choice of a percentage of sales towards Amnesty’s work on women’s human rights.

 The Taste for Justice Restaurant Liaison represents Amnesty’s Taste for Justice in his/her city, and may work alone or as part of a team to bring local restaurants on board. S/he will build and manage relationships with participating restaurants. This responsibility involves approaching restaurateurs in person and pitching their participation using the tools provided. The Restaurant Liaison will follow up to confirm participation and remain the primary contact for all restaurants s/he approaches. Responsibilities include answering questions, taking orders for materials, thanking participants personally and picking up the cheque in the latter half of June.

 The Restaurant Liaison is an outgoing, highly personable and professional individual with an interest and commitment to Amnesty International’s human rights work.

 Location: Across Canada

Position open to: Amnesty members and non-members

Suitable for: Individuals and/or groups

Number of positions available: No limit

Time commitment: 4 hours per week at first, 6-10 hours each of the last two weeks.

Duration of appointment: January to June 2011

Application deadline: November 30, 2010

 Responsibilities:

• Secure the participation of a restaurant (or more) in his/her city on a day in June and a percentage of sales that work for them. This involves approaching restaurateurs in person and pitching their participation using the tools provided.
• Once restaurant(s) has been confirmed, maintain contact with the restaurant leading up to, on the day of, and right after the event to thank them and collect the money raised.
• Ensure the display of Taste for Justice posters, flyers, tent cards promoting the day of participation 2 weeks prior to the event.
• Approach local media (print, radio, tv) to try to get them to cover the event.
• Be present at the restaurant the day of the event to help distribute materials and answer questions about Amnesty International.
• Thank the restaurant after the event, and collect the money to mail back to the National Office, using the envelope provided, to: Taste for Justice, Amnesty International, 312 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1H9.

 Requirements:

• Education: University degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Ideally some experience in fundraising and/or marketing. Would require a background in donor, member or customer relations (face-to-face and by phone). 
• Basic understanding of and passion for Amnesty International’s human rights work.
• Any established relationships or experience in the food industry is a great asset.
• ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL: High competency in verbal and written communication, and an ability to communicate persuasively and diplomatically (excellent phone skills are a must).
• High comfort level in approaching fast-paced businesses, and persistence in following up.
• Ability and eagerness to work with a wide variety of people and “publics”.
• Must have access to a computer to use e-mail, the Internet, Microsoft Excel, printers and photocopiers.
• Must be mobile or have easy access to transportation in order to visit restaurants.

 Orientation and training available:

• Basic background on Amnesty International offered by local Amnesty representative or Committee Chair.
• Regular checkins by phone/email at a frequency agreed to by Taste for Justice Coordinator and Restaurant Liaison.
• Information on Taste for Justice and exactly how restaurants are being asked to participate offered by Committee Chair.
• Taste for Justice restaurant recruitment kit.

 Support available:

• Taste for Justice restaurant recruitment kit
• Corporate “sell sheet” to pitch event to restaurants