Fundraising Coordinator (Contract)

Bladder Cancer Canada (BCC) is the first and only national patient advocacy organization dedicated to the over 80,000 Canadians living with bladder cancer. Our mission is three-fold: to provide support to patients and their loved ones, increase awareness, and fund research that promotes the diagnosis, treatment and elimination of bladder cancer.  

Role: Reporting to the National Development Manager, the Fundraising Coordinator will play a critical role in the success of Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer and other fundraising campaigns through the planning and coordination of fundraising deliverables and day-of event execution.

Responsibilities: 

• In collaboration with BCC staff, create and execute strategies to achieve objectives set for fundraising initiatives. 
• Collaborate with the National Development Manager to plan and execute Walk activities including obtaining required permits and licenses, vendor coordination, and other activities as required.  
• Initiate, develop, and grow relationships with local businesses and community members to increase visibility, participation, and fundraising for BCC.  
• Generate additional revenue through national and local sponsorships for the Walk and other BCC programs. 
• Collaborate with the National Development Manager and Communications Coordinator to actively promote and grow the Walk. 
• Oversee and supervise all aspects of the event day (must be on-site in Toronto). 
• Attend and participate in monthly Walk Leads meetings, occurring outside of regular working hours. 

• Provide weekly progress reports to the National Development Manager. 
• Enter donation data and produce regular donation reports, statistics, and charts as requested. 
• Maintain donor and participant information in databases including DonorPerfect Online and TeamRaiser. 
• Act as a liaison between BCC, Walk volunteers, and community members.  
• Steward prospects, donors, and volunteers appropriately as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Requirements  

• Availability on September 21st & 22nd to attend the event. 
• Education or experience in fundraising and event planning is required; experience in project management is an asset.  
• Experience in securing sponsors is a strong asset. 
• Superior communication, time management and organization skills, a strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, take initiative and problem solve. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, cloud-based applications, and CRM databases.  
  
• Ability to maintain sensitive information, exhibit tact, diplomacy, and good judgment, with high standards of ethics and confidentiality.  

Note: A police background check must be completed as a condition of employment.  

Location: 

This position will be based out of your home office in downtown Toronto, though occasional travel around the city will be required.  

Compensation and hours:  

10-week contract, full-time position of 37.5 hours per week at an hourly rate of $21 per hour, beginning August 19, 2024 and ending October 31, 2024. Work is expected to be completed during standard business hours (9:00am ET to 5:00pm ET); however, occasional evenings and weekends will be required. You must be able to attend the Toronto Walk on the weekend of September 21st and 22nd.  

To apply, please provide a cover letter and resume in pdf format. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.  

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.  

Compensation$21 per hour