Officer, Events

Officer, Events

Status: Full-Time

Location: Multiple locations needed. Toronto/Vancouver/Montreal/Canada – Hybrid/Remote

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is looking for our next Officer, Events to help Canadians with cystic fibrosis (CF) live W/O Limits.

Imagine life, health and hope without limits. You can help us lengthen life-spans and improve lives. Ensure CF care and support is available. Increase access to critical medicines. Help everyone in Canada’s CF community live fully, beyond the limits of cystic fibrosis.

Are you ready to help Canadians live without limits? Apply today and change lives tomorrow.

WHO ARE WE?

Cystic Fibrosis Canada has dramatically changed the cystic fibrosis story, advancing research and care that has more than doubled life expectancy. Since being founded by parents in 1960, Cystic Fibrosis Canada has grown into a leading organization with a central role engaging people living with cystic fibrosis, parents and caregivers, volunteers, researchers and healthcare professionals, government and donors, all working together to change lives through treatments, research, information and support. Despite remarkable progress, the fight is not yet done; there are still Canadians left behind. The organization’s goal is to keep pushing until all people with cystic fibrosis can experience a full, healthy life, without limits.

THE ROLE AND IMPACT:

The Officer, Events will work alongside the Events and Community Fundraising Team (National and Third Party) as well as internal stakeholders to support fundraising through the execution of CF Canada and third party event activity.

The Officer, Events will, first and foremost, be a fundraiser with strong planning and event management skills including logistics, program delivery, volunteer engagement and stewardship. This role is responsible for managing the execution of national or third-party events, ensuring fundraising and recruitment targets are met. This varied role will support a mix of fundraisers and donors who support CF Canada through one of our National Events (The Walk To Make Cystic Fibrosis History, Lawn Summer Nights, Worldwide Trek or Shinerama) or through our Third-Party and DIY program (ChangeMakers).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH:

Event Management

• Manage a portfolio of event or third-party fundraisers based on specific streams (i.e Shinerama, DIY, Golf, Gaming or National Events).

• Responsible for project management and execution of event activity including logistics (permits and local planning), utilizing, and following planning tools (critical paths), recruitment (participants and volunteers), budget and volunteer management, Health, and Safety at events.

• Key point of contact for fundraisers, providing engagement and support on an ongoing basis. Support the coaching of volunteers and participants with fundraising ideas and advice to reach their goals.

• Build and deploy surveys and debriefs, supporting the analysis of post activity campaigns.

• Develop innovative ideas to enhance events and programs, including collateral and materials which are consistent with brand standards and key messaging.

• Support volunteer/committee recruitment and onboarding.

• Support with website inquiries for events including mailbox management (triaging messages and adhering to timely SLAs).

• Cultivate and steward relationships with local event partners, vendors, sponsors, and participants. Work closely with the Officer, Fundraising and Stewardship to execute on stewardship journeys for the portfolio.

• Attend events (across Canada where needed) to support local execution.

Fundraising

• Report on event/activity budget, providing monthly commentary on fundraising/metric performance to the Senior Manager/Senior Director.

• Monitor incoming funds in relation to relevant events/activities.

• Support fundraising growth through relationship management of donors and participants from third-party/events.

• Create and implement acquisition plans for event donors.

• Work in collaboration with internal teams across CF to ensure sponsorship benefits are met and post-event debriefs are provided in a timely manner for sponsors.

• Achieve event revenue targets through maximizing event participation, donations, GIK donations and sponsorship.

Marketing and Comms

• Develop and deploy e-communications to participants.

• Develop and curate fundraising content for social media based on events/supporter stories.

• Develop tools and materials to support fundraising and participation in national events (digital) and/or third-party (DIY) fundraising.

• Manage participant registrations for CrowdChange (or other CRM platforms) and provide local volunteer team support.

• Creation of stewardship/comms calendar for both participants and volunteers.

Other

• Maintain consistent and accurate data in Raisers Edge

• Maintain knowledge of fundraising best practices in Canada

• Represent Cystic Fibrosis Canada at various meetings and fundraising events when needed.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 2-3 years of fundraising experience with a proven track record of achieving fundraising goals; working on multiple properties with different teams.

• Experience working on multiple fundraising events and the ability to multi-task with competing and changing priorities.

• Experience with volunteer management and working with volunteer committees.

• Strong project management skills: An understanding of how to analyze data and metrics.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal); including email copy writing.

• Exceptional customer service and relationship management skills (diplomacy, discretion, and tact), with the ability to respond to various levels of expectations from a variety of stakeholders.

• A cooperative team player able to work independently, using initiative.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including SharePoint), databases (Raisers Edge & CrowdChange an asset) as well as graphic programs (ex: Canva, InDesign).

• Fluency in French communication skills (verbal and written) are an asset.

• Valid drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset

• French language skills are an asset

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Collaborative, dynamic, and passionate work environment, with colleagues who are driven and motivated for this community.

• RRSP and Benefits programs

• A company culture rooted in empathy, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

• Flexible working schedule

• Remote and hybrid work model offered

Please submit your resume and cover letter directly through LinkedIn. 

Cystic Fibrosis Canada thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to culture, ethnicity, race, color, religion, beliefs, gender, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at all stages of the hiring process.

For additional information on our values (empathy, accountability, collaboration, and innovation), Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the courageous fight being waged against this disease, please visit www.cysticfibrosis.ca