Modern People Solutions (MPS) is a Fractional HR and Recruitment Advisory firm supporting not-for-profits, professional practices, equipment dealerships and small-to-mid sized businesses across Canada.
We function as an outsourced HR and recruitment department – helping organizations reduce stress, build high-performing teams, and implement people strategies that drive revenue and impact.
Our Client, Operation Eyesight is an international NGO working to prevent blindness and restore sight around the world. Please note that this position is part-time, seasonal (September 29 or October 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027) and is required to work in office, Tuesday to Thursday, from 8am to 4pm. The hourly compensation is $20 to $22 per hour.
What Does the opportunity look like?
Reporting to the Manager, Fund Development Operations and Annual Giving will work closely with the Fund Development team on a variety of tasks and projects that will support Operation Eyesight’s fundraising efforts during the holiday season. This position retains a small number of administrative duties, specifically providing back-up support for the Fund Development team, while prioritizing high-impact data and analytics tasks.
Administrative and Donor Support
- Assist the Fund Development team in answering donor calls, taking donations, mailings, updating card orders in database, and/or fielding calls.
- Assist with the tracking and mailing of greeting cards and gift tags as part of the annual Gift of Sight holiday campaign.
- Assist with processing credit card donations online when necessary.
- Provide back-up coverage for vacation coverage, absences, or as needed, responding to phone and email inquiries with excellent, donor-centered service;
- Ensure a professional, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the office at all times;
- Support the flow of mail, courier, faxes and phone messages;
- Assist with mailing tax receipts and other donor mailings as necessary;
- Miscellaneous administrative support with filing, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and/or PowerPoint presentations.
- Work in Salesforce to update addresses and donor preferences based on calls, returned mail and donations; entering donor activity and notes into Salesforce.
- Other various duties as assigned.
What are we looking for?
- Worked towards or completion of post-secondary program / some post-secondary education would be an asset
- Experience in fund development and/or customer service considered an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and a strong customer service focus
- Well-organized with strong time management and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities
- Discretion and professionalism in handling donor information
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Suite
- Basic to intermediate experience with Excel (e.g., filters, pivot tables) preferred
- Experience with Salesforce CRM is an asset
- Interest in fundraising strategies is an asset
What’s in it for you?
- Contributing to an organization that is making a positive impact around the world with avoidable blindness
- Operation Eyesight has been named repeatedly as a Top 10 Impact Charity and International Impact by Charity Intelligence Canada
- Working with an experienced team of Nonprofit professionals that you can learn from