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About the Role
Hope Air is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven Manager, Signature Events & Community Fundraising to lead the growth, development, and execution of national signature fundraising programs and third-party community events. This role offers an opportunity to shape distinctive fundraising experiences like Haul for Hope and Give Hope Wings, working with aviation partners to inspire participation and generate meaningful results.
Responsibilities
- Manage signature fundraising programs by overseeing the planning, development, delivery, and ongoing evolution of Haul for Hope, Give Hope Wings, and other national fundraising initiatives, ensuring exceptional participant experiences and strong fundraising performance.
- Drive program growth and innovation by identifying new opportunities to expand event reach, increase participation, strengthen fundraising results, and enhance Hope Air's presence in communities across Canada.
- Build strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors, aviation industry partners, community organizations, and event supporters to maximize engagement, strengthen collaboration, and create meaningful fundraising opportunities.
- Empower third-party fundraisers by developing relationships with community event organizers, volunteer committees, and fundraising champions, providing the tools, guidance, and resources they need to deliver successful events in support of Hope Air.
- Assist with the development of fundraising and engagement strategies that drive participant recruitment, peer-to-peer fundraising, donor acquisition, sponsorship engagement, and long-term supporter loyalty.
- Manage and execute event communications and marketing by developing compelling program materials, participant resources, recruitment campaigns, and digital communications that bring Hope Air's mission to life and inspire action.
- Lead participant and support volunteer engagement through recruitment initiatives, training sessions, presentations, and ongoing support that equip event teams, volunteer leaders, and community champions for success.
- Manage digital fundraising and reporting by overseeing peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, individual fundraiser pages, and program optimization within Luminate Online, while establishing reporting frameworks to track participation, revenue, engagement, and program performance.
- Champion donor stewardship by developing year-round engagement strategies that recognize and retain participants, donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and community supporters.
- Support execution nationally by providing leadership and onsite direction for signature and third-party events, ensuring seamless delivery, strong partner visibility, meaningful mission integration, and a high-quality experience for all involved.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and program resources to support efficient operations, sound financial oversight, and the successful delivery of multiple concurrent initiatives.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, event management, peer-to-peer fundraising, or community fundraising, ideally with experience leading programs from strategy through execution.
- Experience managing complex events, fundraising initiatives, or multi-site programs, with a track record of delivering results and improving program performance.
- Strong relationship management skills and experience working with corporate sponsors, volunteers, committees, community partners, and third-party event organizers.
- Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies that drive revenue, participation, engagement, and supporter retention.
- Proficiency with online fundraising platforms and reporting tools; experience with Luminate Online, TeamRaiser, and Salesforce is an asset.
- Strong project and budget management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple timelines, and changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver engaging presentations, develop compelling fundraising materials, and inspire diverse audiences.
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, supported by strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for building relationships, creating memorable experiences, and advancing a mission that makes a tangible difference in people's lives.
- Flexibility to travel nationally and work occasional evenings and weekends in support of event delivery.
Skills
- Fundraising
- Event Management
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
- Community Fundraising
- Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Online Fundraising Platforms
- Reporting Tools
- Communication Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
- Travel
Experience Level
- Manager
About the Company
- At Hope Air, we believe that distance and financial barriers should never stand between Canadians and the medical care they need.
- As Canada's national charity providing free flights and accommodations to patients in financial need who must travel for medical care, we connect people to care, communities to opportunity, and partners to meaningful impact.