Community Fundraising Coordinator

POSITION TITLE:                               Community Fundraising Coordinator

PROGRAM:                                         Fund Development

POSITION TYPE:                                Permanent, full-time

HOURS OF WORK:                            35-hours per week, hybrid at home and in office

POSITION SUMMARY:                     This position is responsible for increasing community                                                                                  fundraising revenue.

REPORTS TO:                                     Senior Manager, Fund Development

KEY SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support third-party fundraising events, including responding and supporting community initiatives, attending and presenting at events, and ensuring a positive experience for the organizers and donors.
• Apply for AGLC licenses and coordinate raffles for third party community fundraising events.
• Organize charity casinos with the support of Human Resources, Projects.
• Work with CiviCRM to monitor and track campaign information and help third party fundraisers achieve their revenue targets.
• Meet with event organizations to share event resources.
• Track relationships in CiviCRM.
• Conduct tours of the Welcome Centre and Recovery College and introduce external groups to members of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Work closely and regularly with Communications to provide community event organizers with CMHA Calgary promotional materials.
• Recognize and steward third party event organizers.
• Develop and implement a strategy for third party fundraising events and make recommendations to improve the experience for organizers and increase revenue.
• Other duties as required.

ADDITIONAL TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrate deep respect not only for clients but for the teams you support, your peers and community partners.
• An interest in lifelong learning along with empathy and insight.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Goal oriented and self-motivated.
• Sound judgement and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Post-secondary education in hospitality, communications, event planning, or in a related field is considered an asset.
• Passion for CMHA Calgary’s mission and vision.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in administrative roles.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong administrative skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to interact within all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suites, Zoom, Outlook and database systems.
• Awareness of mental health and addiction.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful candidate must be able to travel to and from events and transport event materials.
• The COVID-19 vaccination is a job requirement and a condition of employment. Offers of employment will be conditional upon proof of full immunization against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine, prior to the candidates’ start date.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application closing date: Friday, February 10th, 2023.

Candidates meeting the above criteria who wish to apply for this exciting opportunity should email their cover letter and resume to Human Resources at careers@cmha.calgary.ab.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.