MCC Service Opportunity

MCC Service Opportunity
Assignment Title: Donor Relations Coordinator, MCCA
Reports to: Executive Director
FTE: 0.5
Department: CDR
Location: Calgary, AB
Application deadline: May 1, 2015
Date Required: June 1, 2015
All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and
discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking.
Candidates of a gender or ethnic group typically underrepresented in this type of MCC assignment
are encouraged to apply.
Synopsis
The Donor Relations Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining financial resources for
MCCA programs. The CDR Team is responsible for raising MCCA budget. This position reports to the
MCC Alberta Executive Director.
Qualifications
 excellent communication skills: verbal, written, listening
 strong organizational skills
 strong computer skills
 commitment to teamwork and flexibility
 post-secondary education preferred
 familiarity with MCC Alberta programs and constituency an asset
Assignment Description
The Donor Relations Coordinator works as part of a team in communicating information about
MCC Alberta with churches, other constituents, donors, the media and the general public. This
position is a member of the MCC Alberta CDR Team, and a member of the MCC
Communications & Donor Relations Network, along with the Communications Coordinator.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
A. Communications
 represent MCCA at Communications & Donor Relations Network meetings along with
Communications Coordinator
 work with staff to develop in-house multimedia and social media capacity
 co-coordinate bi-monthly CDR Team meetings
 lead devotionals at staff meetings as required
B. Donor Relations
 generate writing and editing of appeal letters to send to Alberta donors
(communications will produce and distribute)
 work with Executive Director to maintain consistent communication with existing
donors, and identify new donors (individuals, congregations, other groups)
 work with CDR team to increase donor base and donor participation
 together with Executive Director, prepare receipt and thank you letters & cards for
donors, groups & foundations
 deliver presentations at churches and various events
 develop and/or implement new donor, corporate giving, and planned giving strategies
 develop and/or implement a corporate sponsorship program for events
 assist with event planning, promotion and media events
 meet and develop relationships with individual donors
 coordinate thank you calls to donors
 support regional donor relations volunteers
General
 ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job
responsibilities and through personal example
 attend and be actively involved in a local congregation
 model non-violent peacemaking in the workplace and community through respectful
interactions & work relationships
Challenges
Normal work week hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 pm. Much of the time is spent sitting
down. There is an infrequent need to move or lift light articles. There is considerable stress
especially when planning and running fundraising events and pressure to meet budget. This
position requires some long days/year as well as several overnight commitments yearly.
This position requires a capacity to work with people who have different interests, skills and
understandings of the work of MCC. It can be stressful, but also very energizing. It requires a
sense of personal balance and maturity in working together with a team, with donors and church
groups and other groups who have varying levels of interest.
Location Description
Calgary is situated on the banks of the Bow River, nestled in the foothills of the Alberta Rocky
Mountains. With a regional population of over 1 million, Calgary is Alberta’s largest city. Its
rich heritage is rooted in agriculture, oil and gas, and technology. Calgary is an educational
centre, offering a large number of opportunities for education through the University of Calgary,
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Mount Royal University, and various Christian postsecondary institutions. Calgary is a young, vibrant community with over 68% of the population
under age 45. A rich mixture of cultural and recreational activities is available within the city
and within a one hour drive. Calgary boasts a large area dedicated to urban parks that are
interconnected with bicycling and walking trails.