Job Description

This position will solicit goods and services for Siloam Mission by building relationships with individuals and the business community. They will coordinate corporate fundraising and in-house events. They will work together with the Development Manager to ensure revenue targets are met. The Development Events Coordinator will assist with all third-party events and will ensure they reflect Siloam\xe2\x80\x99s brand. The incumbent will ensure the tracking and recording of all Gift In-Kind donations is done correctly and in a timely manner. They will be responsible for thanking all Gift In-Kind donors and arranging for tax receipts when required. The incumbent is expected to facilitate volunteers whenever possible in the performance of their duties. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES \xc2\xb7 Build and nurture positive business relationships with current and potential partners for the purposes of fund development and to elevate the profile of the Siloam in the community;

• Look for Gift In-Kind prospects to assist other departments\xe2\x80\x99 needs and wishes;
• Responsible for coordinating Siloam\xe2\x80\x99s corporate, fundraising and in-house events
• Ensure donors are recognized appropriately in accordance with the Gift In-Kind Donor Engagement & Recognition Plan;
• Track, acknowledge, record and recognize Gift In-Kind gifts whether they come in through reception, shipping & receiving, drop in centre or from any other area in Siloam;
• Ensure the value of Gifts In-Kind and solicitations is recorded properly and update donors\xe2\x80\x99 profiles;
• Ensure that tax receipts are issued when appropriate;
• Keep and update an Urgent Needs list for Siloam;
• Work with the Community Education Coordinator, Communications and Volunteer Services to ensure schools and business groups are aware of our urgent needs;
• Engages donors wherever possible to come for tours and meet and greets with Siloam\xe2\x80\x99s executives;
• Assist with tours of businesses and individuals that come to volunteer and highlight the needs of Siloam to them which includes both Gift In-Kind and financial support;
• Create opportunity for executive members to go on site visits to donor businesses as opportunities present themselves;
• Grow peer-to-peer fundraising and third-party fundraising;
• Work with the Manager of Donor & Corporate Relations to determine the level of support/assistance third party events should receive based on their monetary or relational value;
• Ensure all Siloam Mission\xe2\x80\x99s Signature events and larger third-party events are communicated effectively both internally and externally in order to maximize their return;
• Develop and implement a measurement system in order to evaluate the benefit of these Siloam\xe2\x80\x99s events;

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• At least 2-3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in fundraising, special event planning, public relations and project management
• Must have a valid 5F driver\xe2\x80\x99s license, a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel
• Experience working with volunteers in a non-profit organization is ideal

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/BEHAVIORS

• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Works well with and builds successful working relationships with internal and external partners or local business community;
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure, professional environment;
• Ability to work independently, and positively contribute to the team;
• Strong computer skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation and timely reporting;
• Confident, dynamic, and a results-oriented professional who can exercise strong judgment when balancing multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines;
• Strong customer service skills;

RELATIONSHIP

• Good network and connection with community, foundations, corporations and media

WORKING CONDITION \xc2\xb7 Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 8:00 \xe2\x80\x93 4:30 pm with occasional evenings and weekends;

• Office environment;

• Frequent off-site events;