Legacy Giving Volunteer – Toronto

WWF

Position Description

The Legacy Giving Program Volunteer position helps us looks after generous supporters who have, or are thinking about, remembering wildlife through a gift in their Will to WWF-Canada.
 
Currently, WWF has over 3,600 donors who are in this group. This volunteer will help us look after these donors and assist with finding more people like them.
 

Where:

410 Adelaide Street West, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5V 1S8
(Adelaide & Spadina)
 

Start Date:

Immediate
 

Commitment:

1 day/week; 4 – 5 hours per shift
 

Duration:

A minimum 6-month commitment is required for this role. 
 

Responsibilities 

  • Support Estate analysis of “the departed” – the folks who have passed on leaving WWF in their Will. What kind of donor were they? Where can we find more like them?
  • Support legacy program events, acquisition campaigns and stewardship activities
  • Create library of supporter stories
  • Update the analysis of those who said they put WWF in their Will but didn’t (false bequesters). How many do we have? Can we learn anything by looking at their past history with WWF? 
  • Conduct a comprehensive review of use of social media for legacy giving in Canada, the US and the UK. Put together a “best practices” template.
  • Help WWF-Canada create its Legacy Social media strategy with special emphasis on sharing our new legacy video
  • Actively participate in one weekly team meeting to deepen knowledge and understanding of legacy program activities:
     

What We Are Looking For:

  • Post-secondary enrollment, graduate, or similar experience
  • A passion for wildlife
  • A passion for philanthropy, specifically in the area of legacy giving
  • Fundraising knowledge
  • Superb communication skills
    • Listening
    • Writing
    • Speaking
  • Computer literacy
    • Word, Excel
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Experience with events

Would Be Nice:

  • Experience in estate administration
  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge

 

How To Apply

To apply for this essential volunteer position, please click HERE to submit your online application.  While we appreciate all our applicants, only those selected will be contacted. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: [email protected].

Application Deadline:

This posting will remain open until it is filled.

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility

WWF-Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples.

WWF-Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a volunteer opportunity, please advise the Volunteer Department’s Representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

TELUS is proud to be the presenting sponsor of WWF’s volunteering program, championing passionate and hardworking conservation volunteers for the future.