fundraiser

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
• General studies

Experience

Experience an asset

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of public written material
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases
• Perform administrative tasks
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Prepare funding applications
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Record information about donors
• Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certified fundraising executive (CFRE)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Microsoft Publisher
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• LinkedIn
• MailChimp
• Database

Area of work experience

• Community service organization
• Communications and public relations

Area of specialization

• Fundraising
• Communications

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Due diligence

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Wellness program