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About the Role

The Fundraising & Communications Specialist works alongside the VP, Fund Development on key special events, third-party fundraising, communications, stewardship and annual giving deliverables, including overseeing the sales pipeline, and answering inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a representative of BBBST at various in-person fundraising events and meetings that support the work of the agency
• Assists with prospecting and facilitating third party fundraising events, in collaboration with VP, Fund Development
• Coordinates and oversees event volunteers
• Oversees guest registration at all events
• Supports the events team with all aspects of event logistics and planning, including pick-ups of donation items
• Supports sales and communications with purchasers/donors
• Collaborates with our event production agency by attending regular meetings and upholding assigned tasks
• Responsible for post event thank you emails and sponsorship decks (in collaboration with marketing)
• Responsible for coordinating and facilitating main activations at events (i.e. BNO awards, portrait gallery, etc)
• Prepares regular reports on status of registration for each event and share them in status with your manager, at event meetings, at committee meetings and with Director and CEO
• Uses Raiser’s Edge, google docs or other documents that track event guest details
• Leads fundraising event committee meetings (Big Leaders/Toronto Waterfront Marathon)
• Works closely with Manager of Marketing & Communications to build effective and engaging donor communications and social media posts
• Manage communications with various BBBST stakeholders such as donors and volunteers, including creation of quarterly newsletters and other communications
• Responsible for the compiling of stories and photos that demonstrate our impact and ensuring they are used for the best purposes
• In collaboration with the Manager of Marketing & Communications, plan and manage content calendars to ensure efficient production and use of assets across all departments, often planning months in advance
• In collaboration with VP, Fund Development and Manager of Marketing and Communications, manage relationship with Freelance Graphic Designers, including briefing in projects and providing edits and approvals
• Works closely with the VP, Fund Development to build and steward relationships with individual donors
• Processes donations in Raiser’s Edge to support events and annual giving
• Liaise with external and internal contacts to support funding development
• Assists with cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship communication related to annual giving programs/campaigns
• Write and develop engaging and inspiring content and assist in deployment of fundraising campaigns
• Uses Raiser’s Edge to track donor pledges and opportunities
• Other fundraising and outreach duties as directed by the VP, Fund Development or leadership team
• Prospecting of grant opportunities

Requirements

• University or college equivalent in fundraising education or a minimum three-year fundraising experience
• 2+ years of event fundraising experience in a non-profit setting
• Knowledge and practical use of Raiser’s Edge is a strong asset
• Must be detailed oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work outside customary business hours during periods leading up to and during major events – includes some weekends and evenings
• Strong knowledge and practical usage of Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Successful vulnerable sector police clearance
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience in digital marketing is an asset
• Basic graphic design skills is an asset
• MS Office proficiency
• Canva proficiency
• Access to a reliable and consistent use of vehicle is required
• Driver's License is required

Skills

• Raiser's Edge
• Microsoft Office
• Canva
• Digital marketing
• Graphic design
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills

Work Type

• Full-time
• 12-Month Contract

Education Level

• University or college equivalent in fundraising education

About the Company

• At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto, we believe that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is essential for innovation and success.

Equal Opportunity

• We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage them to apply.