Fundraising Organizer (Summer Contract) - Special Needs Centre

at  Cherish Integrated Services

Start Date: April 21, 2025
Contract: 16 weeks, Full Time, 30 hours/wk- Total 480 hrs
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $17.50/hr
*Conditional offers will be made until funding from Canada Summer Jobs is confirmed

REQUIREMENTS

• Post-Secondary degree (completed or in progress) in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Non-Profit Management, Social Work, etc.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a professional setting
• Familiarity with the non-profit sector and a heart to help people with developmental disabilities
• Must be fluent in oral and written English. Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin or a second language is an asset
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Familiarity with common technological devices and softwares such as Google Apps, Microsoft Office, etc.
• All staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire. Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.

• Prepare, submit, and track grant proposals and supplementary documentation for government, foundations, and corporate grants.
• Assist in coordinating fundraising and special events by seeking and communicating with potential sponsors and donors
• Identify and build relationships with potential sponsors and donors by conveying the importance of supporting persons with disabilities
• Fulfill grant reporting obligations
• Research grant and sponsorship opportunities that meet the needs of the organization
• Collaborate with staff team to develop new fundraising activity plans and strategies
• Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions, with emphasis on virtual communication and promotion
• Maintain support of existing donors and supporters by communicating updates and success of the organization’s work
• Any other assignments as instructed by the supervisor