ABOUT WE CARE CANADA

We Care is a non-profit charity organization with a long history of commitment towards helping kids with disABILITIES realize their full potential.

Through a united effort from our community of supporters and member sponsor organizations within the food service and hospitality industry, we seek to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults living with disABILITIES by raising funds to send them to fully accessible summer camps across Canada!

Click HERE to find out more about our mission.

Since 1983, We Care has raised $28 million dollars, and funded almost 150,000 days at camp. We are seeking an accomplished event leader and revenue generation professional who wants to advance their career as our Manager, Fundraising & Special Events.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a key member of the We Care team, the Manager, Fundraising and Special Events will be accountable for leading and growing key priorities. Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent will lead fundraising and special events and work collaboratively with other departments to achieve event success and ambitious fundraising goals.

This is a new and pivotal role in designing and lifting We Care's fundraising success by applying event management and fundraising principles to our current events. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strategic mindset, exceptional planning and event management skills and a proven track record of driving fundraising and event success.

The incumbent is a key contributor to the organization's strategic plan and accountable to annual and long-term financial goals. They will embody We Care's core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which characterizes I CARE.

Event Management

Identify, cultivate and develop fundraising strategies and event management with existing events and initiatives, with a keen eye toward future for diverse fundraising opportunities that align with our mission and objectives. Provide expertise, ongoing guidance, and strategic support to other departments.

Oversee and evaluate current events while innovating for revenue growth and operational efficiencies.

Employ astute and professional business acumen and data to analyze, refine and execute resources for operational efficiencies, innovation and ideation for new event opportunities.

Lead volunteer committees in the planning of each event (including maintaining and growing event committees where necessary).

Build and maintain strong relationships with integrity to employ stewardship principles with members and supporters. Leverage the marketing team and existing stewardship events and initiatives.

Represent We Care at Events and comfortably speak about the cause in public.

Leadership

Bring a positive and collaborative leadership approach to the We Care National office and across our membership, sponsors, supporters and volunteers.

Lead a team of fundraising professionals and cross functional supports to achieve organizational goals.

Identify opportunities for innovation and operational efficiencies, using strategic thinking, strong problem solving and decision-making prowess.

Celebrate and acknowledge successes.

Other tasks as required.

Experience and Qualifications

· Fundraising Strategy, Event Management, Corporate Partnership or Sales Experience in Revenue Generation

· Negotiation and Leadership

· Strong Stakeholder Communications, Board experience is an asset

· CFRE is an asset

· Knowledge of generally accepted fundraising, sponsorship and cause marketing principles and practices

· Cross functional collaboration

· Membership and Stewardship experience

· Organizational processes and improvements

· CRM

· Data Analysis and financial management

Education and Experience

· 5+ years of related experience in cause marketing, event management, volunteerism, fundraising or sales

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent education from an accredited college or university

· Demonstrate experience working with large corporate partnerships and the ability to navigate complex organizations

Applications, please include your salary expectations. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.