Donor Relations Representative

DONOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE

Join us as we go to the world’s poorest places – so the most vulnerable are not left behind.

About Hope and Healing International:

We are a Christian organization, working to bring hope and healing for children with disabilities in the world’s poorest communities.

About this Role:

Employment status: Hourly, Part-Time (21 hours per week)

Salary: TBD

Location: 1600 16th Ave - Unit 1, Richmond Hill, Ontario

The Donor Relations Representative position exists to support the Marketing Department’s strategy by directly connecting with our supporters by telephone. This role focuses on enhancing donors’ experience and engaging them with Hope and Healing International. Ultimately this job exists to support the growth of donor revenue and allow the organization to provide life changing interventions to transform the lives of children and families living with disability in poor countries.

The Donor Relations Representative focuses on the supporters, ensuring they are appreciated, engaged, and inspired by the work of Hope and Healing International.

The donor relations work efforts work to increase supporter giving through excellent customer service, upgraded offers. Donors will be inspired to continue their commitment to Hope and Healing International and to better understand our giving options and the impact their donations make in the life of a child.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Outbound Calls (25%):

• Make outbound calls to new, and existing donors supporting targeted campaigns
• Ability to solicit donations while providing a positive donor experience
• Ability to meet objectives and KPI targets
• Ability to follow a script and be able to successfully engage donors in conversation in a non-scripted approach
• Working in collaboration with team members ensuring campaign targets are on track and being met
• Understand calls are made with a certain time frame for targeted campaigns

Administration (10%):

• Detailed tracking of calls and results for statistical purposes
• Pre-call profile look up in Studio Enterprise to familiarise with donor profile
• Post call wrap up – high level of accuracy and attention to detail when entering results from call including recording donation

1) Prepare and update call sheets and the communication records in Studio

Enterprise for each call made, including prayer requests

2) Write personal notes to supporters as needed and is appropriate

3) Ensure SE notes are clear and detailed as a record of the communication with

donor

• Record credit card information on donation forms with a high level of accuracy

Inbound Calls (60%):

• Responding to the needs of Hope and Healing International supporters and public with inbound calls promptly and courteously with an emphasis on increasing donor revenue and engagement
• Attempt an upsell of a one-time, larger or “add-on” to donation
• Handle requests and complaints by offering solutions when appropriate
• Respond to/Forward/Escalate an e-mail to the appropriate person

Additional Duties (5%):

• Participation during team 1 on 1 meetings
• Identifying procedural gaps and bringing forward change solutions
• Performing other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• High School Diploma
• Experience with and an innate understanding of people
• Demonstrates an understanding specific to a phone centre and sales /marketing
• Experience in a call centre would be an asset
• Proven relational and sales abilities: donor retention and engagement; ability to secure a donor commitment; cross selling, up-selling
• Strong listening skills
• Advanced spoken and written communication skills
• Superior interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong organizational skills including a strong attention to detail
• Ability to receive coaching when needed and as necessary
• Understand and have the ability to reach or exceed outbound call campaign targets and deadlines
• Ability to connect with people on personal level while keeping high level of professionalism and work ethic
• Ability to recover quickly from one call to the next
• Must have pleasant, out-going demeanor with understanding that there is flexibility, patience and empathy required when speaking with donors
• Ability to work positively in a team environment and to be able to take initiative
• Willingness and ability to ask for a donations and gifts over the phone, the ability to overcome barriers and objections
• Ability to effectively pray on the phone if asked and to take prayer requests from donors
• Ability to handle sensitive, personal and confidential information meeting security standards
• Ability to adhere to departmental standards and processes
• Good operating knowledge of programs including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Web based interfaces
• Knowledge of Studio Enterprise/CRM, Smart Sheet would be an asset
• Ability to communicate over the phone for extended periods of time
• Ability to remain in a seated position for periods of time
• Ability to wear headset for periods of time

Working conditions and other requirements:

• Standard office environment – 3 days per week
• Schedule be coordinated by the Manager of Donor Relations
• Working evenings is required (to 6pm) subject to change

Why would you want to come and work with us?

• You will work shoulder to shoulder with people excited about changing the world for children with disabilities so they can go to school, play and thrive in their community.
• You can bring your faith to work – it makes for an awesome atmosphere.
• We believe in meaningful time off, so we offer 15 paid vacation days for Full Time starting from the first year of service, 10 paid personal days and days off to volunteer and for spiritual growth.
• We love spending time with friends and family, so we end work early on Fridays in the summer to allow our team to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine.
• We observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a day off and emphasize that the recognition and commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impact of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
• Employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We have ergonomic and comfortable workspaces/rooms, fitness reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We encourage employees’ professional growth. You will be eligible for paid training and development.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the highly supportive and cohesive culture we’ve built and for inspiring employees to do great work!

If this tempts you even a little bit and you meet the minimum requirements, let us set up a conversation.

Please forward your cover letter and resume in one PDF

Only applications with cover letters will be considered

Learn more about Hope and Healing International here.

Hope and Healing International is a ‘child-and-adults-at-risk-safe organization’. As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to undergo Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Hope and Healing International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Hope and Healing International strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are accessible. If you require an accommodation, please advise HR in advance of attending the interview.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Have you submitted your cover letter as well? resume without cover letter will not be considered.
• From 1 to 10 How familiar are you with the Bible?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-16