ASO (Donor Relations Coordinator)

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55

If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that’s challenging and rewarding, this is the position for you! Join our team as Donor Relations Coordinator and help build a financial foundation for the ASO so we can ensure people with Autism/Asperger’s (ASD-Level1) and their families continue to get the FREE help they need!    What skills and experience you can gain from this role: Develop and implement a strategy for individual and corporate donor relationship management Maintain a monthly record of all donations  Draft and send out communication to donors (thank you letters, certificates of recognition, e-cards, etc.) Manage information and record profile and fundraising activity of donors (database) Ensure major donors and/or companies are kept informed of progress/key milestones and recognized/thanked appropriately Work with marketing and social media team to draft regular communications to maintain a good relationship with both corporate and individual donors Raise awareness of the ASO and its work at local and provincial levels   What are we looking for from you: Self-starter with excellent communication skills both verbally and written Experience with donation platforms (e.g., Canada Helps) and donor management software/tools. Experience working or volunteering in non-profit organizations would be an asset Education in Public Relations, Marketing, or Communications are preferred Written samples may be required for screening purpose   Technology Capabilities Requirement:  Remote access ability. You will be required to use your own computer/laptop and will be given access to an ASO gmail account that you will use to conduct all ASO- related correspondence. You must be familiar with online web-conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom).    Time commitment: 5-15 hours/per week (remote)    Screening Requirements:  Resume, Interview, Reference Check, Writing Samples   Duration:  Ongoing with expectation for at least a 6 month duration.   The ASO is a small charity with big heart! We don’t receive any government funding and rely on volunteers like YOU to carry out our mission. We operate virtually so that we can direct our money to where it’s best used – providing help to those who need it! All of our services are offered FREE of charge.