We are currently seeking a Full Time Donor Engagement Specialist to join our team. Are you a passionate fundraiser who enjoys surprising and delighting donors? Do you want a meaningful position that allows you to contribute to the greater good in your community?  Then Acclaim Health is the place for you!

Closing Date: June 24, 2022
Salary Range: $50,455.00-$56,788.00
Effective: Immediately
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Experience: Intermediate

Website: http://acclaimhealth.ca/

Acclaim Health is a registered charity with over 600 employees that helps over 25,000 people a year. We are Halton’s most trusted home care and community support services provider – and have been for over 90 years. We have a proud and strong culture of caring for our patients, clients, and our colleagues.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Collaborating with the Community Engagement team to develop an annual fundraising plan and capital campaign plan
• Leading the planning and execution of direct mail appeals
• Leading the welcome process for new donors to Acclaim Health
• Assisting in the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives, including:
  • major gifts
  • special events
  • grant applications and reports
• Participating in donor stewardship activities to surprise and delight donors at all giving levels
• Participating in the implementation of any capital campaigns, including:
  • prospect research
  • major gift solicitations with your portfolio
  • donor stewardship and follow-up
• Supporting the Imagine Canada Standards accreditation process as required by the Donor Engagement Manager
• Leading use of the Donor Perfect donation processing platform for the team, including:
  • adopting new functionality
  • optimizing the platform for Acclaim Health use
  • training colleagues
  • writing applicable SOPs
  • and solving any processing issues
• Building strong relationships with colleagues across the organization in order understand program needs and to tell the Acclaim Health story in a compelling way
• Representing Acclaim Health at various community and funder events
• Tracking and assessing the effectiveness of direct mail and making recommendations to the Community Engagement team
• Maintaining donor privacy and confidentiality
• Monitoring direct mail expenditures
• Proactively seeking to broaden and/or deepen your knowledge of the fundraising and home and community care sectors
• Having fun – note that spontaneous dancing and pompom use may occur!

Work / life integration:

• This is a full time, 37.5 hour a week position.
• Some weekend and evening work may be required for events, but you can bank this time to be used at a later date.
• The exact ratio of remote/in-person work can be tailored to the successful candidate’s preferences, with the understanding that some of the work can only be done in person (i.e. events, donor meetings).
• Benefits and a defined contribution RRSP program are available.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in fundraising or related field
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and time management skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, fundraising software (Donor Perfect preferred)
• Detail oriented, accurate and organized
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Valid Ontario’s driver’s license, use of vehicle and insurance per company policy
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination

How to apply? 

Submit your application here. 

Commitment to social justice:

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and are actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger – and our care more effective – when it includes people of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.