Coordinator, Program Development - Vancouver, Canada - Diabetes Canada

Diabetes Canada

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

A world free of the effects of diabetes is our vision. That's why we're working together to improve the quality of life of people living with diabetes.

We're sharing knowledge and creating connections for individuals and the health-care professionals who care for them; advocating through public policy; and funding research to improve treatments and find a cure to end diabetes.

Join our dedicated, talented Diabetes Canada team and together, #LetsEndDiabetes

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Community Fundraising & Events (BC), the Coordinator, Program Development (BC) is responsible for fundraising through the coordination, execution and delivery of events and programs at the local level, ensuring that these meet or exceed revenue targets.

Location:
W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9.

Flexible work agreement policy in place allowing employees to work on a hybrid schedule, working remotely and the opportunity to work in-office.

The employee will be a member of the BCGEU (British Columbia Government & Service Employees' Union).

This role includes, but not limited to:

Fundraising/Revenue Generation:

Meet/exceed annual fundraising goals through the coordination and execution of various fundraising events and programs in alignment with regional and national plans.
Work in a collaborative teambased approach on national campaigns, community event sponsorships (golf, gala, mission based), third partyinitiated campaigns and local communitybased events to ensure programs are executed in alignment with business goals and targeted objectives.
Identify and maximize event revenue generation opportunities through creative avenues such as sponsorship, ticket sales, silent auctions. Solicit sponsors for fundraising events such as golf, gala, and mission driven programs.

Corporate/Community Engagement and Networking:

In collaboration with the Sr. Manager, Volunteer Engagement, solicit, leverage, and engage volunteers to support, initiate and facilitate events Source and cultivate strategic partnerships with third party organizations to host fundraising events and programs with proceeds benefiting Diabetes Canada.
Engage, network and support third party events through sharing of resources, tools, and best practices with internal and external teams.

Event Management:

Leverage creativity and event expertise to collaborate with the regional and national teams to identify fundraising events
Develop implementation plans to maximize outcomes and execute at the local level
Evaluate return on investment and implement improvements to achieve higher impact and return at future events
Anticipate and plan for future events, trends, problems, and opportunities
Explore existing community initiatives as potential opportunities
Relevant postsecondary education
Minimum 2 years' experience in nonprofit, fundraising, sales, event coordination, and/or marketing
People and volunteer management experience
Strong communication skills
Achievementorientated, goalsetter, must be flexible and responsive
Ability to set and achieve business and team goals
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Collaborative relationshipbuilding abilities
Proficient with MS, Office suite of products, Teams
Experience with database management (Blackbaud CRM an asset)

What Diabetes Canada Can Offer You

A meaningful role, making a difference every day for people living with or at risk of diabetes.
An entrepreneurial environment, working for a national organization where you feel valued, recognized, and rewarded.
A highperforming, collaborative team environment with proven leadership and highly skilled colleagues and commitment to excellent work culture.
Competitive paid timeoff benefits and a comprehensive group benefits plan, including health/dental, life insurance, disability, EFAP and companymatch Pension/RRSP.
Flexible work agreement policy in place allows employees to work regularly remote and/or hybrid schedule.

About the Application Process

Safe Place to Work - Diabetes Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of our stakeholders and mitigating the risk of COVID-19 spread.

A mandatory COVID-19 vaccination program is in place and provides direction on the conditions under which individuals are permitted to be employed with DC.