Revenue Development | Contract | Location: Vancouver
The Role:
Working closely with our Western Canada team, and reporting to the Director, Events & Sponsorship, the
Fundraising Assistant will provide critical project and administrative support to ensure the efficiency,
effectiveness, and impact of the development team. With a focus on events and donor relations, the Assistant
plays a pivotal role in supporting key organizational priorities by anticipating needs, handling competing
demands, and driving progress on critical initiatives. The Assistant will also provide data and office management
support.
This role is ideal for someone who is interested in building a career in fundraising and wants the opportunity to
learn from experienced fundraising leaders while being involved at the ground level during an exciting period of
growth and momentum for the organization. The successful candidate will gain exposure to events, major gifts
fundraising and donor stewardship, while helping to strengthen the systems and coordination that supports our
work.
What We Do:
Arthritis Society Canada is on a mission to fight the fire of arthritis with the fire of research, innovation, advocacy
and information and support. That’s because arthritis robs six million Canadians of their mobility, mental and
physical well-being, and in some cases, their livelihood. It is Canada’s most common chronic condition, and
there is no cure.
Why Join Us:
A career with us is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to use your talents to push back against the
devastation of arthritis. Fighting the fire of arthritis gives meaning to our work, incites collective action and
drives us to excellence in all we do. Our bold and ambitious strategic plan, Accelerating Impact, is propelling our
work to create transformational change. We are a united, transformative and impactful culture, and we will
empower you to be successful in your role and build your career. We are honored to be 3-time Canada’s Most
Admired™ Corporate Cultures award winners, and proud to be accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards
Program.
