VOKRA (Do you love cats and have Planned Giving experience?)

Organization Name: VOKRA
Opportunity Title: Do you love cats and have Planned Giving experience?
Category: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Commitment: 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: December 8, 2023
End Date: July 31, 2024

Email: kdeweerdt@vokra.ca
Website: http://VOKRA.ca
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

Opportunity Description:

Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) is a volunteer-run charity cat/kitten rescue serving Vancouver and other surrounding municipalities in the Lower Mainland since 2000. Our Operations Center in Vancouver is our headquarters and transition center where rescued cats are nursed to health before being placed in one of our 550 volunteer foster homes. Each year, we find forever-homes for 1200+ cats and kittens.

VOKRA’s mission is:

“To end cat overpopulation and cat homelessness. We rescue, heal, then home cats – first in our network of foster homes, then in carefully matched, loving, forever homes. We are a passionate, volunteer-driven charity with extensive cat care experience. We believe that no-kill is the only responsible approach, that TNR works, and that cats are awesome!”

POSITION SUMMARY

With a deep-set foundation of nurturing and fostering relationships, the Planned Giving Officer will focus on engaging prospects and donors through various activities and initiatives to achieve annual revenue objectives.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and executes effective donor campaigns with the fundraising team by:
• Developing legacy giving programs which include the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of legacy donors.

• Creating and maintaining detailed information about prospects and donors.

• Tracking Legacy Giving benchmarks and ensuring a successful delivery of goals on an annual basis.

• Devising and implementing effective cultivation and solicitation strategies. 

• Creating a donor stewardship plan for legacy donors.
• Maintaining a deep understanding of VOKRA’s mandate, history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs.

Initiates and maintains relations with current, past, and prospective donors by:

• Promoting positive donor relations
• Responding to planned giving inquiries.
• Encouraging donors to consider leaving a legacy with VOKRA.
• Evaluating various gift opportunities and giving vehicles; providing recommendations for a particular donor. 

As part of the Fundraising team and under the guidance and direction of the Fundraising Manager works independently and part of a team..

WORKING CONDITIONS

100% remote with 1-2 in-person meetings per year, location agreed upon by team members.

QUALIFICATIONS & Attributes

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Planned Giving, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong time management and research skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.

• Experience with Donor Perfect is an asset.

• Knowledge of Revenue Canada Guidelines, FOIPOP, and Records Management is an asset.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and donors.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable judgment, tact, and discretion while imparting sensitive and confidential information.

• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team, or independently, with a positive attitude.

• In-depth knowledge of cat rescue is an asset but not required.

• The ability to volunteer 5 hours min per week and check in when necessary.

We ask that only those who can make a serious commitment to volunteering with  VOKRA apply for this role. 

Please apply with your resume to kdeweerdt@vokra.ca