Role Summary
Reporting to the Director, Donor Engagement, the Associate works with the donor engagement team to assure timely, responsive outreach and reporting to achieve high donor satisfaction and meaningful community impact through a range of stewardship activities. This is a full-time Ottawa-based role in a collaborative fast-paced and dynamic organization at a time of great change because of the global health crisis. As an entry-level role it is geared to someone:
- Looking to make a difference.
- With a desire to learn more about the changing and complex impact sector.
- Seeking to grow professionally in the charitable sector.
The Ottawa Community Foundation encourages applications from all candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates who are Indigenous, Black, or racialized are encouraged to self-identify to further the Ottawa Community Foundation’s employment equity initiatives.
Responsibilities
Working with direction from the Senior Associate and Director, Donor Engagement, the Associate:
- Supports activities to establish new funds and/or steward existing funds.
- Filters, synthesizes, and organizes information for easy access by the Donor Engagement team.
- Works cross-functionally to assure timely reporting to donors and prospects and to respond to queries.
- Maintains records in the Ottawa Community Foundation’s database related to donors; prospective donors, and professional advisors.
- Supports the donor engagement team in researching grantmaking opportunities related to donors’ interests
- Supports the implementation of key programs.
- Other duties as needed.
Required Skills, Attributes, Competencies
- Post-secondary education or a combination of education, experience, and knowledge.
- Experience working in a stakeholder-focused environment that requires tact, confidentiality, attention to detail, responsiveness, and flexibility.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft 365 and ability to learn other systems.
- Solutions-oriented with an ability to work as a team in a remote context if required.
Desirable
- French-language skills (written and spoken).
- Experience in a non-profit, charitable, or social enterprise.
- Awareness of CRA regulatory requirements as they relate to the charitable sector.
Remuneration
Salary range is $45,000-$50,000.
Benefits package with extended health coverage.
About the Ottawa Community Foundation
The Ottawa Community Foundation is one of Ottawa’s most highly regarded philanthropic organizations working with donors and communities to bring about positive, systemic, and sustainable change in our city and beyond. The foundation has built an enviable reputation for astute financial management, high-quality donor services, strategic grantmaking and innovative partnerships across the city. Learn more at investedforgood.ca or ocf-fco.ca.