Signature Programs Specialist

Canadian Cancer Society•Calgary, AB

3d•CA$52,000 - CA$56,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Signature Programs Specialist will provide year-round support to our Run for the Cure program. The CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest, single-day, volunteer-led event in support of the breast cancer cause. This position will report to the Manager of Signature Programs who directs our national volunteer recruitment and retention/stewardship strategy for our Run for the Cure events across Canada. As a member of the Signature Programs team, the Specialist will partner with a dedicated team of fundraising and event professionals from coast to coast. The Signature Programs Specialist will be responsible for meeting annual participants and revenue targets for their event assignments, contributing to the overall success of the nationwide program. The successful candidate is a strong relationship manager who can cultivate and enhance relationships with leadership volunteers, event sponsors, and key stakeholders.

Requirements

Post-secondary education or equivalent.
1 to 3 years of experience in fundraising, event management, and/or relationship management.
A demonstrated donor-centric approach to fundraising.
Experience overseeing volunteer organizing committees.
Strong organizational, time management, project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with presentation and facilitation experience.
Proven ability to accomplish goals and establish priorities with minimal direction.
Ability to travel within Canada – i.e. a valid Driver’s License.
A flexible schedule that allows for multiple after-hours events and meetings.
Proficiency in Microsoft tools including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
English is required.

Nice To Haves

French/Bilingualism (French /English) is an asset due to the organization’s nationwide operations.
Others may apply.

Responsibilities

Acting as the main staff partner for 6 Run for the Cure events, primarily located in Ontario.
Providing guidance, and coaching to volunteer committees, working closely with your volunteer Run Directors to drive engagement and results.
Meeting with your volunteer Run Directors on a regular basis throughout event season, and attending committee meetings, as needed.
Ensuring that your volunteers plan and execute a safe, fun, and memorable event experience while adhering to our Run for the Cure Minimum Standards.
Explore opportunities to grow assigned Run event locations by prospecting and identifying opportunities for Volunteer Leadership committee to execute.
Works to foster leadership volunteers through intentional stewardship strategies for assigned events.
Creating comprehensive training materials and delivering group training to staff and volunteers.
Recruiting and retaining high-caliber volunteers to address committee gaps and prioritize succession planning.
Partner with cross-functional teams to execute strategies and tactics aimed at achieving program goals.
Identifying creative and innovative opportunities to improve or enhance the Run for the Cure program.
Following all guidelines established by national leadership including Marketing, Communications, Digital Support, Finance, Team People, IT, and others.
Maintaining relationship data for volunteers and key stakeholders in Salesforce, our CRM database.
Ensuring internal and external communications and materials reflect CCS’s values and our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity, including gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, and sexuality
Other duties as assigned.