Title: Manager, Gutsy Walk
Reports to: Manager, Community Fundraising
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
As the ideal candidate you…
- Have a passion for community-based fundraising and are driven by finding new ways to bring supporters together to raise funds and awareness.
- Are a superb team player, embracing collaboration and inclusive of new ideas, building relationships to achieve results.
- Are located within GTA and are highly motivated to grow your region’s (Peel, Halton and York) contributions to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and innovate new fundraising ideas to grow revenue.
If this sounds like you, read more about our exciting opportunity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- • Have completed a post-secondary degree and/or equivalent experience;
- Minimum of 2 years of fundraising, sales and/or service experience;
- Experience working with donors, event participants, and volunteers, or an interest in learning;
- Demonstrate effectiveness in donor relationship building, and ability to build rapport and inspire passion for the organization’s vision and mission in others;
- Able to manage a diverse workload and respond to shifting priorities;
- Attentive to detail, highly organized and demonstrated capacity to multitask high-priority items;
- Proficiency in MS Office 365, as well as video chat technology and familiarity with various social medial channels;
- Experience using a database is an asset. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is a strong asset;
- Located within GTA; and
- Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle. This role requires occasional travel with vehicle.
WHY BE A PART OF OUR TEAM
- A meaningful role where you make a difference every day for people living with inflammatory bowel disease;
- Join a national organization with presence from coast to coast;
- Flexible hours; we aren’t strict 9-5ers!
- Work-life balance; we understand there’s more to your life than work and we respect that as an organization;
- Generous Wellness and Vacation Days;
- Extended health and dental employee benefits program;
- Employer matching RRSP program; and
- Last but not least, a passionate and diverse team championing our values; Courageous, Inclusive, Authentic and Collaborative, working towards a GREAT cause!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising:
- Lead regional fundraising efforts, including planning and executing Crohn’s and Colitis Canada-led events and campaigns (including gaming) and supporting volunteer-led events and campaigns.
- Diversify and increase the engagement of supporters in your region: collaborate with the major gifts, corporate engagement, mid-level giving and direct marketing functions to create multi-faceted donor journeys.
- Plan and execute our biggest fundraising event of the year, Gutsy Walk, in your region in collaboration with other functional teams and volunteer committees.
Community Engagement:
- Act as the contact for volunteers in Peel, Halton and York.
- Work collaboratively across Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to execute the sharing and engagement of various initiatives, including patient programs, research, advocacy and awareness.
Other Responsibilities:
- Ensure all activity is accurately and regularly recorded in Raiser’s Edge.
- Complete all required documentation and paperwork.
ABOUT US
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is on a relentless journey to find the cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the lives of everyone affected by these chronic diseases. Collectively with the support of volunteers, researchers, donors and the community, we are transforming the lives of people affected by Crohn’s and colitis through research, support programs, advocacy, and awareness.
It is an incredibly exciting time for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. In September, we launched our 2023-2026 Impact Strategy, a bold plan that goes beyond outputs to making true impact for Canadians affected by IBD. This strategy is in part fueled by tens of thousands of supporters and donors across the country and the opportunities we can provide to empower and engage them.
To learn more, visit crohnsandcolitis.ca and follow us @getgutsycanada on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
To protect the health and safety of our employees and community, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada requires that employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada will provide accommodation on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with its obligations for anyone who is unable to be vaccinated for a reason protected under applicable human rights legislation.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants are asked to submit a PDF of their resume and optional cover letter by clicking “Apply Now,” or you will be redirected to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s careers page if you are viewing this posting on an external site.
This position will be posted until August 5th 2024.
We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment that reflects the Canadian communities we work with and within. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and will provide accommodations upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Intro Call - a quick call with a member of the People team to discuss the role and learn who you are!
- Interview - 60 minutes to go over your background, the role and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Also, an excellent time for you to ask any questions you have.
- Offer - Ideally, this is the part where we make the offer, you accept, and we all celebrate!
APPLY NOW!