Job Description

Scott Mission was founded in 1941 by Rev. Morris and Mrs. Annie Zeidman as a non-denominational Christian organization. Each year, it offers practical, emotional, and spiritual support to thousands of people who are experiencing poverty and homelessness in the City of Toronto. The Mission is a community that continually seeks to be:

Centered in and dependent on Jesus Christ Gracious, generous, and collaborative in our relationships Servant hearted, innovative, and professional in our work Rooted in God's rescuing work in history
Scott Mission's vision prayer captures the heart of its goal: Poverty in full retreat, flourishing for all, in Toronto and beyond.

The Mission is currently implementing a transformational, five-year strategic plan with the following objectives: Increasing capacity and enhancing basic needs services, deepening clients' transformational impact, multiplying partnerships, and offering spiritual leadership to Canadians.

Position:?Gift Processing Associate
Department:?Finance

Status: Full Time Contract (37.5 hour/week)?July 14, 2025 to January 9, 2026 (possibility of an extension)

Work Location: 5 McLachlan Drive (HUB)

POSITION SUMMARY:??

The Gift Processing Assistant?will be based in the Hub and will?be responsible in assisting?day-to-day?gift data entry and other donor related operational tasks.??

Duties & Responsibilities:??

Enter all gifts in batch entry and generate tax receipts and acknowledgement letters for donors Assist in preparing cash and cheques for deposit by batch, and produce appropriate documentation for Finance Create records for new donors and make necessary changes to existing donor records in fundraising database Answer phone calls courteously,?take donations over the phone and respond to donor inquiries Support the Development?team?in day-to-day activities Make Donor stewardship phone calls Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:??

Proficient in MS Office and comfortable working extensively with computers Detail-oriented and ability to?enter information with accuracy and speed Impeccable telephone etiquette Adhere?to?confidentiality and privacy?protocols?of donors Adaptable?in a team environment and is a team player Ability?to multi-task and work independently Superb command of the English language (both written and oral) Affinity to work?in a medium-sized non-profit, charitable environment Have a solid and vibrant Christian faith. Regular attendance at a recognized church Agree with and support The Scott Mission's Christian Statement of Faith
A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of this position may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience requirements.?Interested applicants are invited to send a resume with cover letter to:

careers@scottmission.com

The Scott Mission welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.?Employment is conditional to results of Police Reference Check and satisfactory reference.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $42,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Morning shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Etobicoke, ON M9W 1E3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-09