Special Events and Fundraising Manager
January 15th, 2010 | Comments Off | Event Planning Jobs
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As Special Events and Fundraising Manager, you play an integral role in meeting fundraising goals and objectives through community and signature March of Dimes events. As an outgoing, results-oriented and creative professional, you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and diverse environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and monitor fundraising strategies that help March of Dimes Canada achieve its fundraising goals and objectives
- Develop, sustain and recognize corporate sponsors, including direct solicitations.
- Solicit donations to help support on-going events
- Recruit, train and manage volunteers to assist with special event planning and recognize their contribution.
- Establish and support logistics and volunteer committees for all events in the GTA and out of town events
- Manage onsite coordination of all aspects of events and collaborate with communications and marketing
- Establish and maintain networks, refresh and expand contact lists, and use social networking tools to support fundraising initiatives.
- Assist with public relations for all special events and write sponsorship materials.
- Collaborate with regional management and staff to identify their fundraising needs, build relationships and assist them with their resource needs as necessary
- Develop detailed business and marketing plans annually, prepare and monitor development budget, goals and outcomes in the special events area
Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of experience with an emphasis on fundraising, special events and volunteer management
- Non-profit experience with a proven fundraising record; responsible for dollars raised
- Experience working with and managing budgets for events
- Experience working with, recruiting and managing volunteers and volunteer committees
- Results oriented, proven ability to attract new audiences
- Experience negotiating corporate sponsorships, direct solicitations, and networking with business leaders
- Proposal writing and presentation experience for sponsorship support
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational and communication skills
- Strong computer skills, experience with databases preferred
- Ability to take initiative, coordinate with others and follow through in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with a broad range of internal and external clients and organizations
- High energy, creative thinking and team player
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Send application and resume to by January 27, 2010 to:
Alexandra Wieckowski
Coordinator, Human Resources
Address: 10 Overlea Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario
M4H 1A4
E-mail: recruitment@marchofdimes.ca
Fax: 416-425-1920
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