Fundraising Volunteer - Toronto, Canada - Life After Burns

Description

Position:
Fundraising Volunteer


Start Date:
Immediate


Time Commitment: 2-4 hours minimum per week for at least 3 months


Location:
Remote


Compensation:
Unpaid Volunteering Opportunity


About Life After Burns

We are Life After Burns, a burn survivor community that offers a safe and educational space for burn survivors and their loved ones across Canada.

Life After Burns was founded by Victoria Vass, who suffered 3rd degree burns at the age of 9 years old.

While discovering and going through the interpersonal growth that such a rough experience brings, she has made it her mission to educate and build a community with the hopes of helping others on their own journey.

Position Summary
The Fundraising Volunteer helps us to create the continuous buzz around Life After Burns's mandate.

As a part of our fundraising team, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating fundraising activities as well as identifying and engaging prospective donors and sponsors.

If you are a self-starter looking for hands-on fundraising and events organizing experience within the non-profit space, this is the perfect role for you.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing various fundraising events
• Organize campaigns that will lead to donations
• Research potential donors and sponsors and actively seek to deepen current donor and sponsor relationships
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that reflect ethical fundraising practices
• Attend and participate in team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and deadlines, completing tasks on time with professionalism
• Ability to perform at a high level independently as well as with a collaborative team member
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders
• Relevant or previous experience in fundraising for nonprofit organizations is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in obtaining donations from nonprofits, charities, and other philanthropic organizations
• Education in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, International Development, Marketing, or equivalent field of study is an asset.

What's In It for You? Benefits and Opportunities:


Connections/Networking:

Get involved in the burn community

Expand your professional and personal network


Growth/Development:

Enhance core competencies including organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills

Gain expertise working within a non-profit organization

A great place to gain valuable work experience for future placement / transitional opportunities


Ready to Join the Team?
We thank all those applicants that may apply.

For more information about our organization and our cause, please visit our website at:


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 4 per week


Salary:
$1.00 per year


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location:
In person