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CNIB Foundation Special Assistant, Philanthropy in Toronto, Ontario

Special Assistant, Philanthropy

CNIB Foundation

Business Address: 1929 Bayview Avenue East York, ON M4G 3E8

Salary: $33.65 per hour

Hours to be worked per week: 35 hours per week

Benefits: Financial Benefits:

Group Insurance Benefits

Pension Plan

Vacancy: 1 vacancy

Education Requirements: A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in public administration or a related discipline

Language Requirements: English

Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a related occupation preferably in a not-for-profit/ charitable organization/ corporation

Terms of Employment: Permanent, full time

Start date: As soon as possible

Employment Conditions:

Work Settings: Associations and non profit organizations / corporations

General Office

Transportation/ Travel information: Valid Driver’s license

JOB DUTIES:

  • Ensure appropriate administration of donor information in the donor database

  • Establish and coordinate administrative policies and procedures

  • Prepare and coordinate the production and submission of summary briefs and reports

  • Provide substantial support to the delivery of CNIB’s annual fundraising activities in support of the CNIB Lake Joe camp in Muskoka, Ontario

  • Support the moves management activities including monitoring

  • Coordinate team functions including, not limited to, material ordering and logistics, managing equipment and supply inventories, implementing team administration tasks, scheduling and coordinating meetings and taking meeting minutes

  • Maintain high quality stewardship practices for active donors including reporting and sustaining detailed record of activities

  • Manage special projects/ events as required

  • Ensure consistency, quality, accuracy and timeliness of all communications consistent with CNIB’s brand

  • Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in philanthropy and conduct research

  • Meet with individuals, special interest groups and others to discuss issues and assess and recommend various courses of action based on meetings

  • Liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations and provide customer service

  • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents

Experience and Specialization:

Computer and technology knowledge

  • SharePoint

  • MS PowerPoint

  • MS Excel

  • MS Office

  • MS Outlook

  • MS Word

  • Database Management

Areas of work experience

Business Administration / management

Personal Suitability:

  • Accurate

  • Efficient interpersonal skills

  • Excellent oral communication

  • Excellent written communication

  • Flexibility

  • Organized

Additional information:

Security and safety:

•Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast paced environment

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

  • Proof of the requested certifications

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

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