SOCIAL IMPACT AND CORPORATE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT EVENT SPECIALIST

Kits for a Cause connects companies and individuals to local charities and provides them with a tailored team-building activity and/or corporate giving program. They make it fun, easy, and impactful and ensure that the experience is turnkey, down to providing the hand-picked essential items for each charity partner.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and driving impactful programs? Kits For a Cause is seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as a Charity Relationship and Corporate Employee Engagement Event Specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/Diploma in Business/Communications/Social Sciences/Event Management/Fundraising or relevant work experience
• 3-4 years of account management, relationship management or business development experience
• Knowledge and/or experience of the NFP sector
• Event planning/management experience
• Planning and logistics experience is an advantage
• Donor management experience is not necessary but would be an asset
• Experience using an online data management system

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Have a passion for engagement and conversation to expand our ever-growing client base.
• Comfortable engaging with high-profile clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships that generate regular activity
• Incredible attention to detail, highly organized with excellent time management.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround times and manage a pipeline of 20+ programs and events at any given time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Easy to adapt and be flexible to the needs of clients and the not-for-profit sector
• Purpose-driven individual who understands the power of our program and the opportunity at hand - each successful day creates a positive impact
• Ability to work with small to large organizations, NFPs, Charities, and Donors.
• A team player who loves helping people and making a difference.
• Must be inclusive and empathetic to those in need
• Bilingual – French and English – considered an asset

Relationship Management (40%):

• Educate, Strengthen, build, grow, and maintain relationships with corporate and individual donors.
• Act as a point of contact to create customized engagement programs that are sustainable and generate revenue throughout the year.
• Liaison with non-profits and match donors to their cause of choice
• Design corporate employee engagement/CSR events and match groups to charities aligned with their cause and geographic location.
• Create awareness of our three donation programs among clients, donors, and charities.
• Deliver professional and timely client communications across various channels.
• Provide reporting against varying data metrics
• Develop positive impact stories to increase awareness about KFAC Programs
• Meet and exceed individual goals and team KPIs

Event Logistics (30%):

• Manage product orders within provided timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with the purchasing team for the current needs of the clients.
• Coordinate timely and accurate supply orders.
• Provide clients with clear instructions for shipping, receiving, and event setup.
• Prepare agenda and virtual toolkits for all events to ensure a seamless experience.

Administrative Tasks (15%):

• Maintain an up-to-date client contact database using our CRM system.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates to pipeline tools based on the client journey.

Creative (15%):

• Offer creative insights and ideas to enhance engagement and program impact.
• Customize written materials to align with various brand voices.
• Utilize Canva to create visually appealing event materials.