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Fundraising Innovation Intern

Position Type: 3 Months
Job Region: ON - Metro Toronto Area

hjc invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Fundraising Innovation intern.

hjc is a unique consulting partnership providing leadership and vision in fundraising and campaign strategy to the global nonprofit and progressive sectors for over 20 years. We work with nonprofits, charities and political organizations to deliver innovative, effective practices in advocacy, constituent engagement and fundraising / advancement. hjc is committed to our staff and we encourage a progressive, caring and highly dynamic work environment. We have hired a number of Humber interns in last few years and several of our current staff are Humber alumni. We look forward to teaching you our course in online fundraising in the summer but encourage you to contact us now if you are interested in this position.

This position is designed to develop competences in integrated and digital fundraising as well as exposing the incumbent to the cutting edge of fundraising. The intern is responsible for providing support to the CEO and the consultant team in all aspects of their work. This individual will, under the guidance of more senior staff manage and coordinate fundraising programs for clients and assist in hjc business activities. This position encompasses many aspects of digital and integrated fundraising: from online fundraising, to SMS campaigns, to e-appeals, direct mail, face to face and legacies. This is the rare type of internship that will allow you to bring together many aspects of your Humber learning experiences in one job.

Below are some examples of campaigns and websites we have set up:

Our clients are global and include a mix or small and large charities. We currently work with organizations such as Amnesty International, UNICEF, SickKids Foundation, TVO, Ontario SPCA, Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Ronald McDonald House, Covenant House and many more.

General Responsibilities:

This position entails, but is not limited to:

Coordinating and/or managing projects with clients and consultants in online and offline direct response fundraising
Researching new and relevant trends for clients
Learning, and implementation of online fundraising tools
Creation of website, webpages, donation forms and other web properties
Reporting and data analysis
Copywriting for online
Some general administrative duties as required

Qualifications:

Desired skills

Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong written communication skills
Superb team building skills
Creative problem solving abilities
Project leadership skills (from concept to post-campaign analysis)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience and Education

Must possess an undergraduate degree

If you would like to discuss this position further or would like to apply for the position, please e-mail careers@hjcnewmedia.com. A stipend will be paid for the duration of the internship.
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Web Developer

Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Region: Toronto ON or Vancouver BC

hjc is a unique agency partnership providing leadership and vision in digital fundraising and campaign strategy to the global nonprofit sector. We work with nonprofits, charities and political organizations internationally to deliver innovative, effective practices in advocacy, constituent engagement and fundraising online. Our clients include the biggest non-profit organisations in the world, including Amnesty International, Oxfam, SickKids Foundation and UNICEF. In 2012, we celebrated our 20th anniversary – join us in an exciting period of growth as we expand our team to offer the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to our staff and we encourage a progressive, caring and highly dynamic work environment.

We are looking for a talented web developer with a desire to use their coding skills for good. As part of our team you will deliver outstanding Web applications and solutions to help our non-profit clients be more successful with the use of technologies.

We are looking for:

An individual who can work with our technical leads and project managers to conceptualize and develop innovative customized Web applications and solutions to meet the demands of our nonprofit clients;
A self-motivated individual who will enjoy a team-oriented environment where work can be fast-paced and requirements can change frequently;
High degree of creativity, sensitivity to user experience design and problem solving ability;
Demonstrated knowledge of the latest Web service technologies and frameworks, and an on-going desire to learn;
Prefer someone with experience developing in an Open Source Content Management System environment (CMS) who can become familiar with various nonprofit/fundraising platforms (e.g. Artez, Blackbaud, Convio, Engaging Networks, CiviCRM etc…).

We do not have a specific experience level in mind for this position. We are looking for an individual who will fit our culture. We are a small, innovative and cross-functional team. We need someone who can work independently with little supervision but also someone who can add creativity and collaborate as a team member. More information about our corporate culture can be found here.

Your tasks (Responsibilities):

Responsible for research and development of Web applications to interact with Web services (SOAP standard, WSDL, XML) and APIs (ReST) for fundraising CMS and CRM platforms;
Responsible for coding and implementing websites, micro-sites, Web applications, forms, email, social media, mobile solutions, and other online media;
You will implement CMS and CRM systems such as Convio, Blackbaud, Salesforce, CiviCRM, etc… (training will be available);
Research and learn new platforms and technologies relevant to the nonprofit sector to better serve the needs of our nonprofit clients; and
Stay abreast of developments in the field of digital.

Skills:

Bachelor degree or college diploma in a field related to Web development;
- Skills in Web development using the followings:
- ASP.Net (C#/VB)
- PHP
- HTML/DHTML/XML/CSS
- JavaScript (jQuery, AJAX)
Good knowledge of JavaScript (jQuery, AJAX) programming;
Experience with SQL and MySQL programming;
Knowledge of Web services (SOAP standard & WSDL) and ability to research and develop Web applications;
Ability to develop in popular development environments, including PHP, Java, and MS Visual Studio;
Possess skills in Object Oriented ASP.Net (C#/VB) development;
Knowledge about Open API (ReST style) and implementation of standalone applications such as data integration agents;
Must be able to code sites manually without the use of a WYSIWYG editor;
Ability to communicate complex technical details to a non-technical audience and willing to teach and to learn;
Good communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills;
Analytical, self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized.

Preferred Skills:

CSS3, HTML5, mobile website and application development;
Adobe CS Suite applications: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks;
Experience with implementation of custom programming of Google Analytics.

Work Environment

hjc is a flexible, progressive workplace;
Occasional travel may be required.

If you are interested in this position and have the necessary skills please submit your cover letter, resume and salary range expectations by e-mail to careers@hjcnewmedia.com.
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We thank everyone for their interest but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Fundraising Innovation Consultant

Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Region: Toronto On.

1+ years related work experience hjc invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Fundraising Innovation Consultant.

hjc is a unique consulting partnership providing leadership and vision in fundraising and campaign strategy to the global nonprofit and progressive sectors. We work with nonprofits, charities and political organizations to deliver innovative, effective practices in advocacy, constituent engagement and fundraising / advancement. In 2012, we celebrate our 20th anniversary – join us in this flagship year as we expand our team to offer the best possible service to our clients and the non profit sector. hjc is committed to our staff and we encourage a progressive, caring and highly dynamic work environment.

hjc has been called the "most leading edge fundraising company" in the world. We create innovative online and integrated fundraising campaigns and are thought leaders in the non profit industry. We work with clients in Canada, the Unites States, Latin America, Europe and elsewhere. We work as a highly integrated team, with a collegial fast-paced working environment. This is a chance to be a part of that - no two days will be the same.

This position is designed to develop competences in the creation of best of breed web tools for non profits.

Below are some examples of campaigns and websites staff in this position have set up:

Our involvement ranges from concept development, design, copy writing to site build. Your role would be to advise on best practice fundraising strategy for online tools tool configuration, project management of the creative production of the site and to facilitate manipulating non-profit software for the site build.

We are looking for an individual who is planning or has begun a long-term career in fundraising and who is passionate about the online world and technology. The successful candidate excels as a project manager and has experience with project management techniques and tools. A fast learner, with a desire to develop new skills - the individual will be exposed to new techniques and technologies. Necessary qualities for this position include excellent time management skills, the ability to multi-task and a tolerance for a fast paced environment. A focus on customer benefit - to excel at providing benefit to internal and external parties is essential.

General Responsibilities

This position entails, but is not limited to:

Leads the strategy, concept development and execution of web tools such as websites, microsites, campaign forms etc.
Liaises with internal stakeholders to consult on online tool best practices.
Develops and maintains a network of vendors, technology providers and agencies to assist and implement campaigns and projects.
Manipulates technology platforms for day-to-day program management of client accounts (however this role does not involve web development)
Implements technology platforms for clients migrating or purchasing new software
Liaises with internal stakeholders to consult on best practice usage of various technology platforms
Pull reports from various technology platforms, on an ongoing basis
Keeps up to date with developments in the software and technology industry
Researches and writes reports and comparisons on software platforms
Develop expertise on a range of non profit online fundraising software such as Convio, Engaging Networks, Unxvision, Artez, Salesforce etc.
Advocates e-philanthropy to management, executive, and broader nonprofit organizations.
Establish self as functional expert with solid understanding of best practices, quality objectives, and project needs for online campaigns.
Provide deliverables in a timely manner as appropriate for program initiatives and internal objectives.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

High comfort level with web content creation and familiarity with basic web development concepts
General online marketing knowledge
Strong project management skills
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, web usability, Google Analytics and web management (however this role does not involve web development)
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong written communication skills
Superb team building skills
Creative problem solving abilities
Project leadership skills (from concept to post-campaign analysis)
High organizational capacity
Implicit ability to manage client expectations
Ideally recent knowledge of interactive media, online marketing and new trends in the web
Must be a regular and comfortable user of the internet, online social networks
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Must be interested in perpetual learning and taking webinars and online courses, and doing independent knowledge-building

The incumbent is expected to build internal capacity, develop new guidelines, procedures and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Nice to Have

Candidates with existing knowledge of any of the following software will be strongly considered: Convio; Blackbaud Net Community; Engaging Networks; Unxvision; Artez; Salesforce; Kintera; AKA Raisin
Knowledge of how to drive web traffic

Experience and Education

BA or BSc degree
1+ years work experience in fundraising or online marketing

Work Environment

hjc is a flexible, progressive work place
Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate periods of pressure
Occasional travel may be required

If you meet all the above requirements please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations by e-mail to careers@hjcnewmedia.com.

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