special events coordinator
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June 28, 2024
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BETTER LIVING HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Job details
*Summary: *
Better Living Charitable Foundation, part of the Better Living family of organizations, has an opening for the position of Special Events Coordinator. The successful candidate assists with all fundraising operations of the Better Living Charitable Foundation. This includes fundraising events for Better Living Health and Community Services, Better Living at Thompson House, Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region, Doane House Hospice and Meals on Wheels and More. The Special Events Coordinator is responsible for the development of new event opportunities including third party and signature events.
_This position reports to the Manager, Philanthropy._
*The successful candidate for this position should possess the following qualifications: *
? Post-Secondary education and a certificate in fundraising or event management, or equivalent work experience
? A minimum of 1 year of experience in special event fundraising, preferably in a non-profit organization
? Knowledge of fundraising software such as Raiser?s Edge and other Blackbaud products would be an asset
? Successful completion of _Vulnerable Sector Screening _within one month of employment
? Must possess a valid Ontario Driver?s License and access to a vehicle for the purposes of business travel.
*The successful candidates for this position must be able to: *
? Act as the lead staff member on all Better Living fundraising events
? Coordinate all aspects of special event signature fundraising events, from research to planning to solicitation to post event analysis, while being responsible for managing all event expenses
? Work with Marketing team to develop solicitation materials for all stakeholders
? Develop event communications plans, including social media content curation
? Actively solicit revenue for signature events
? Work with volunteer event committees by facilitating all meetings
? Build rapport with Better Living staff with efforts to integrate fundraising and create a culture of philanthropy
? Act as the lead staff member for all third party events and in-kind donations where applicable, accurately track donations, and create and mail acknowledgement letters
? Assist with administrative duties related to donor acknowledgement and stewardship, while adhering to confidentiality
? Participate and support other special event initiatives across the organization
*Desired Skills: *
? Demonstrated experience in leading successful fundraising special events in a non-profit environment
? Proven success in fostering and stewarding corporate and individual event sponsors, and community partners
? Excellent project management skills and superb attention to detail
? Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, thrive while coordinating a number of projects/tasks
? Familiarity with North York, Don Mills and York Region communities is an asset
*Location: *Based out of Overland Office (BLHCS at 1 Overland Drive), but with regular trips to Newmarket Office (MBH at 653 Queen Street)
*Salary: *Commensurate with experience.
*How to Apply:* To apply for this position, we invite you to apply by clicking on the following link:
_https://betterlivinghealth.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/165_
Better Living is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the _Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. _We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including _persons with disabilities, racialized, Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers_. We provide accommodation at all stages of the selection process upon request.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
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LocationNorth York, ON
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9342387742
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