Manager, Events and Sponsorship - Vancouver, Canada - Canuck Place Children's Hospice

Canuck Place Children's Hospice

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Manager, Events & Sponsorship

Location:
Vancouver Granville Office, hybrid

Reporting to:
Associate Director, Events & Sponsorship

Job status:
Permanent full-time 1.0 FTE (75 hours bi-weekly)

Compensation:
$70,000 - $80,000

We want our staff to "thrive" not just survive, so Canuck Place is committed to living our values of care exceeding not just minimum wage but living wage in B.C. This means that regardless of role our entry level salary is a minimum of $25.64 per hour equivalent to $50,000 fulltime annually._

YOUR ROLE

As an active leader on the Communications, Marketing & Events team, the Manager, Events & Sponsorship is integral to the development and execution of Canuck Place Children's Hospice's (CPCH) signature fundraising events.

You will be responsible for leading and executing CPCH's event sponsorship program from strategy development and solicitation through to execution and stewardship.

You will also manage key supporting initiatives including guest communications, volunteers, and logistics. This role also leads all aspects of the development and execution of donor stewardship events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of event sponsors to reach financial targets
Manages all aspects of the event sponsorship program including package design and development, solicitation, negotiation, activation, recognition, and benefit tracking and fulfillment, reporting, and stewardship of each relationship
Works closely with the Associate Director, Events & Sponsorship to support the Gift of Time and Gift of Love gala committees in reaching their objectives with emphasis on providing exceptional communication, resources, and support during planning and execution
Oversees and provides support, direction, and mentorship to the Coordinator, Events & Sponsorship.
Manages the strategy, planning, and development of guest communications for all events
Manages the development and execution of preevent fundraising initiatives and postevent impact reporting process in collaboration with internal teams
Responsible for the development and execution of onsite fundraising initiatives including gala raffles and the Enjoy it Now Wine Program
Supports the development of signature event design concept and décor as well as production elements including show collateral
Provides lead support for all signature event logistics, while maintaining adherence to critical paths and deadlines
Supports the development of the guest journey for all events to mitigate risk and establish contingency plans
Works closely with CPCH Volunteer Services to manage volunteer recruitment, training, and execution for all events
Manages the budget, contracts, and logistics for donor stewardship events, working closely with the Development team to determine objectives, event concept, invitation process and criteria, and volunteer requirements
Works closely with the CPCH Donor Services and Finance teams on data management, payment processing, tax receipting, and donor inquiries
Liaises with staff in various departments, Canuck Place volunteers at events, as well as external vendors and suppliers
Manages CPCH involvement in BMO Vancouver Marathon RUN4HOPE

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Post-secondary degree or diploma in event planning, marketing, or communications.

A minimum of 7+ years' experience supporting similar scope events, preferably in a non-profit organization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the role:

What you bring to the role:

Demonstrated understanding of large-scale fundraising events
Proven success in soliciting, securing, and executing on event sponsorships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with impeccable attention to detail
Proven strategic, creative, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to be a collaborative team player who is able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships, both internally and externally in a hybrid work environment
High degree of initiative, resourcefulness, and thoughtfulness in the decisionmaking process
Excellent organization and time management skills, and the ability to be flexible around changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to handle high pressure situations in a calm and professional manner
Clear and valid BC driver's license and access to a vehicle are required
Proficiency in Trello, Slack, Google Drive, Dropbox, Raiser's Edge, Givergy, Adobe InDesign, and WordPress are an asset

You have:

High integrity
Creativity
Good judgment and objectivity
The ability to balance being consultative and collaborative, while taking ownership and initiative
A sense of humor
Excellent time management skills
Demonstrated flexibility that allows you to work with high energy, creative people.
The ability to thrive and e