Donor Relations and Foundations Coordinator maternity leave replacement

Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services and funding to school breakfast programs across the country. We work with partners from all sectors to deliver a high-quality national school food program. Together, we create a nurturing environment, where children and youth can access the nourishment they need to succeed and flourish. Our organization has grown tremendously over the years, but our desire to see children thrive has remained constant.

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Breakfast Club of Canada is looking for a Donor Relations and Foundations Coordinator for a maternity leave replacement lasting 12 to 16 months, depending on the starting date. Reporting to the Corporate and Community Giving Director for Quebec, the selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating relations with individual donors. They will also provide operational support to the members of the Quebec Philanthropy team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage incoming queries from donors and perform the necessary administrative follow-up on a daily basis for individual and corporate donors.
• Assist corporate and individual donors in their fundraising initiatives.
• Manage the Philanthropy team’s email inboxes on a daily basis.
• Analyze, identify and flag opportunities for new or existing donations to the Quebec Philanthropy team in an effort to optimize revenue.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Foundations and Corporate Giving Advisor to ensure the effective management of relations with partners.
• Support the National Philanthropy team in managing the Salesforce CRM platform and the Kindsight database.
• Contribute to the execution of the donor recognition plan by sending thank-you letters to all corporate donors.
• Ensure the integrity of the data in Salesforce by performing the necessary checks and maintenance.
• Provide support to the Quebec Corporate and Community Giving Director in creating reports to track financial KPIs in Salesforce.
• Provide support to the Philanthropy team with regard to testimonials used in reports prepared for partners.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• College diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline.
• One to two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the philanthropic or non-profit sector, an asset.
• Fluency in French and English (English is required for meetings several times a month with colleagues and partners across Canada and for communicating with donors and partners).
• Excellent writing skills in both French and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creator.
• Database experience.
• Knowledge of Salesforce, an asset.
• Must have a driver’s license and access to a car for occasional trips.

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

• Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service mindset.
• Solutions-oriented and professional, with a can-do attitude.
• Discretion and good judgment.
• Collaborative team player.
• Excellent organization, time management and prioritization skills.
• Independent, resourceful self-starter.
• Thorough and detail-oriented with an excellent work ethic.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Temporary, full-time position (12 to 16 months, depending on starting date).
• Flexible hours.
• Summer work schedule.
• Competitive salary.
• Vacation and personal leave days.
• Group insurance plan with premiums partially covered by the employer.
• Access to telemedicine services.
• Employee assistance program.
• Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.
• The selected candidate will work or in hybrid mode from the Boucherville office.
• Target start date: As soon as possible.