SENIOR ADVISOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS

OUR CLIENT – UNITED WAY OF THE ALBERTA CAPITAL REGION
is looking for an experienced business professional for the role of
Senior Advisor Community Investments.

This key role will report directly to the Vice President Resource Development and will make a significant contribution to the achievement of United Way’s mission and vision by maximizing revenue growth of individual philanthropic and planned giving programs.

The Senior Advisor Community Investments will utilize their knowledge of individual philanthropic and planned giving programs to develop and implement plans, strategies and initiatives to increase individual giving revenues of United Way’s leadership, major, significant, legacy and endowment programs.

The successful candidate will also be personally aligned with the mission of United Way and have a significant personal and business network within the Alberta Capital Region.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in a related area plus 5 years experience in a similar position and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of philanthropic and planned giving fundraising and financial and estate planning is required.
• Experience working with senior level volunteers and fundraising accreditation is preferred.

JOB SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES

• Strong relationship building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Strong numeric ability
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to work and plan strategically
• Proven ability to successfully solicit major gifts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management software

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Is personally aligned with United Way’s mission
• Builds and strengthens productive, trusting and respectful internal and external relationships
• Is committed to personal accountability
• Works to meet/exceed expectations focusing on organizational results
• Applies a collaborative and cooperative approach to working with others
• Develops innovative ideas and embraces change to enhance results
• Ability to lead volunteer partnerships and represents the organization to internal and external audiences.
• Leads and manages others in alignment with organizational culture

The successful candidate will be compensated with competitive wages, pension plan contribution, and an above average benefit package.

United Way is a dynamic workplace providing opportunities to achieve results independently and collaboratively with our team. Our people embrace individual leadership, personal accountability, innovation and commitment to our mission.

To learn more about this exciting career opportunity contact Bill Dart 780-428-0534 or via email dartb@projectsearch.ca

Sponsored Campaign Representative

(Formerly Loaned Representative)
Temporary Full Time Positions (7)
August 27 – December 7, 2012

In this unique role you will learn how United Way is building and supporting caring communities and help others contribute to this vision.

You will work with a United Way team to inspire, coach, and assist workplace representatives and volunteers in fundraising activities. Your role involves meeting with workplace volunteers and committees, presenting information about United Way, distributing resource materials, monitoring and evaluating activities, and providing other assistance to maximize campaign results.

Successful Loaned Representatives can be in the early, transitional or later stages of their career.  Qualifications include experience in the business, public services or human services sector. You are energetic, flexible, organized, enjoy working with people and comfortable speaking in front of groups. (Or committed to overcoming a fear of public speaking)!   A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required as travel is involved within Edmonton and surrounding area.

Previous Sponsored Campaign Representatives describe this role with United Way as personally rewarding, fun and a life changing experience.  

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply to the e-mail address on the right.

Thank you for your interest.  Applicants considered for interviews will be contacted.

For over 40 years Edmonton and area’s corporate and public sector have generously supported the annual United Way Campaign by providing funds to sponsor United Way Campaign Representatives for a period of 15 weeks.  (The Sponsored Campaign Representative program also includes corporate workplaces “seconding” one of their employees to United Way for a period of 15 weeks).

Data Entry Assistant - Summer Student

The Data Entry Assistant contributes to the achievement of United Way’s mission and vision by providing data entry and administrative services.  The successful candidate, under the supervision of the Senior Data Management Specialist, Information Services will work on a variety of projects including, database maintenance, data entry and financial balancing.  Duties will also include organizing and maintaining the file system and performing other related duties.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and one year administrative and/or secretarial training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, possess good customer service and team skills and have a professional and personable manner when dealing with the public.  Experience with data entry, balancing numbers and/or data entry batches and analytical skills would be an asset.  

This position starts immediately for a term of 10 weeks with a possibility of a four week extension.  The successful candidate must qualify for grant funding.

This position is available now and will be filled when the right candidate comes forward.  Please submit your resume and cover letter to the e-mail address on the right.

Data Management Specialist

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Do you enjoy processing and verifying information?  Do you thrive in a busy environment?  Are you community minded?  If so this may be the position for you.

Working with the Information Services team, you will enter, sort and update information and records using a data base system.  Supporting our annual campaign and other initiatives you will process high volumes of data, create reports, respond to telephone inquiries from donors and perform a variety of related tasks.

Qualifications include one year experience in a similar position; intermediate level Excel and Word, accurate data entry skills, strong customer service skills, and ability to multitask and manage large volumes of work.  Experience working with a customized database is preferred.

United Way offers competitive compensation and benefits, a dynamic workplace, rewarding work, and the opportunity to work independently and with a terrific team.   We encourage innovation and we are committed to achieving results that make a lasting difference in our community.

This full-time permanent position is available now and will be filled when the right candidate comes forward.  Please submit your resume and cover letter to the e-mail address on the right.

Communications Advisor

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

You’re a professional, talented communicator who’s all about building visibility and relationships that make a difference throughout the Capital Region. You have highly-developed corporate and creative writing skills – in fact, it’s one of the things people most often mention about you.  You can be putting together a proposal or strategic plan one minute, and promotional materials that totally capture attention the next.  You’re that good. 

But your communication skills aren’t just limited to the printed word, you’re dialed into social media – and not afraid to use it.  You have a knack for recognizing newsworthy opportunities and think before you speak, because you know media and how to work with them to effectively deliver key messages.

You’re comfortable giving presentations to large or small crowds and can coach a presenter or review materials to catch mistakes before it gets to press – and you do it all by deadline.  You enjoy working with a highly-collaborative team, even though you have sound decision making skills and can work on your own when needed.  You willingly share ideas and respect the contribution of others, and feel most accomplished when you see that your work is making a meaningful difference for our community.

You also know your way around Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and have an understanding of desktop publishing and graphic design tools.  

This position requires a degree or diploma in a related area, plus a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position and/or an equivalent combination of education or experience is necessary.  IABC or CPRS accreditation is considered an asset.

If you thrive on creativity, a busy work environment and want to work with a great roster of team members, then prepare your resume and send it to us – you just might be the Communications Advisor we’re looking for.  

In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, United Way offers a dynamic workplace, rewarding work and the opportunity to work independently and with a terrific team.   We encourage innovation and are committed to achieving results that make a lasting difference for people in our community.

This full time permanent position is available now and will be filled when the right candidate comes forward.  Please submit your resume and cover letter to the e-mail address on the right.

Campaign Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for a results focused professional who wants to contribute to strengthening our community by working in partnership with various workplaces to generate fundraising revenue.

This high energy position includes developing donor and volunteer relationships, setting campaign goals, implementing strategies and analyzing results. Working independently and within a team, you will support numerous workplace campaigns in various industries, present information about community needs, and take action to maximize support.  This role provides an opportunity to work with a diversity of people inside and outside of an office environment.  (A vehicle is required as some travel is involved within Edmonton and surrounding areas).   

Qualifications include a customer service background, fundraising or sales/marketing experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer proficiency and a proven ability to present an informative and persuasive message to individuals and groups.  Experience working with and/or leading volunteers is preferred.  You must be personally aligned with our mission, act with integrity, think conceptually, and have the ability to manage many priorities during peak activity periods. Your background includes a degree or diploma in a related area plus two years in a similar position.  Equivalencies will be considered.

In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, United Way offers a dynamic workplace, rewarding work and the opportunity to work independently and with a terrific team.   We encourage innovation and are committed to achieving results that make a lasting difference for people in our community.

Two candidates will be selected for these full time positions; one engaged on a permanent basis and a second engaged for a term of one year (with an excellent possibility of extension). The positions will be filled when the right candidates come forward.  Please submit your cover letter and resume to the e-mail address on the right.