Community Fundraising & Events Coordinator (6-Month Contract)
About The Position
Diabetes Canada is seeking a Coordinator, Community Fundraising & Events to support their Fund Development department. The Coordinator will assist the Community Fundraising & Events Officer in achieving revenue and participation goals. Reporting to the Manager, Community Fundraising & Events, the Coordinator will be responsible for logistic coordination, managing and leading the logistics for annual golf tournaments and other events. This role serves as the frontline contact for Diabetes Canada and involves managing two annual Golf Events, the Stick it to Diabetes Program, and other potential events. The position requires working with vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and event participants, providing administrative support, and ensuring business practices are followed in collaboration with other Coordinators. This is a 6-month contract position.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a relevant program or equivalent experience
- 1 -2 years work experience in fundraising, sales, event coordination, marketing and/or not-for-profit
- Demonstrated experience working on special events and working with volunteers
- Experience with email marketing, social media and with tools such as Canva.
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with digital technology
- Achievement-oriented; a goal-setter
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Flexible and responsive
- Collaborative relationship-builder
- Computer proficiency including experience with social media
- Must reside in the GTA.
- A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Where applicable, you must hold a valid work permit or study permit that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.
Responsibilities
- Lead the two (2) annual Golf Events, Stick it to Diabetes Program and other potential events
- Work with vendors, sponsors, volunteers and event participants
- Provides administrative support to the portfolio
- Working with Coordinators across DC to ensure business practices are followed
- Assist with management and organization of fundraising events
- Support the team in meeting or exceeding annual fundraising goals by assisting the execution of various fundraising events and programs in alignment with regional and national plans.
- Work with team members to identify and maximize event revenue generation opportunities e.g., ticket sales, silent auctions, raffles, table sales, teams, golf foursomes, etc.
- Work with team members on the solicitation and follow up with sponsors and other event participants.
- Coordinating two (2) annual Golf Tournament Events and our annual Stick it to Diabetes Program
- Work on growing the events portfolio by seeking growth and other creative revenue opportunities
- Work with team members to identify, steward, and develop implementation plans to carry out at Special Events at the local level.
- Provide support for the marketing strategy and implementation for Special Events and partnerships.
- Identify possible sponsors for Signature Events and Peer to Peer Fundraising as well as move management opportunities.
- Responsible for event administration, database management and financial reconciliation in partnership with other Coordinators across the Fund Development team.
- Complete impact reports and event summaries for all events.
- Management and track inventory of all event supplies at our storage unit.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangement, allowing employees to work remotely or hybrid
- Access to a mental wellness app with guided meditation and self-paced learning on a variety of topics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
