Coordinator, Special Events

at  Diabetes Canada

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.
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Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Signature and Special Events, the Coordinator, Special Events will be responsible for logistic coordination. The Coordinator will support the Special Events Officer in achieving revenue and participation goals.

The Coordinator will be the frontline contact for Diabetes Canada and will be required to:

• Work with all vendors, sponsors, volunteers and event participants.
• Provides administrative support to the portfolio.
• Working with Coordinators across DC to ensure business practices are followed.
• Assist with management and organization of fundraising events.

Revenue Generation Support

• Support the team in meeting or exceeding annual fundraising goals by assisting the execution of various fundraising events and programs in alignment with regional and national plans.
• Work with team members to identify and maximize event revenue generation opportunities e.g., ticket sales, silent auctions, raffles, table sales, teams, golf foursomes, etc.
• Work with team members on the solicitation and follow up with sponsors and other event participants.

Event Support

• Work with team members to identify, steward, and develop implementation plans to carry out at Special Events at the local level.
• Provide support for the marketing strategy and implementation for Special Events and partnerships.
• Identify possible sponsors for Signature Events and Peer to Peer Fundraising as well as move management opportunities.
• Responsible for event administration, database management and financial reconciliation in partnership with other Coordinators across the Fund Development team.
• Complete impact reports and event summaries for all events.