Special Events Officer

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
The Special Events Officer plays an important role in the achievement of elevating Diabetes Canada events and partnerships by developing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of new corporate supporters, volunteers and volunteer committees, and supporting fundraising special events. The Officer will also work closely with other members of the Community Fundraising and Events team and the National Corporate Partnerships team to build strong internal and external relationships and ensure high-quality, consistent stewardship of our event donors and corporate partners.

• Identify, develop and cultivate corporate relationships to help sustain and grow the special events portfolio, including solicitation for employee engagement initiatives, events and related campaigns.
• Recruit volunteers and support special event organizing committees.
• Works in partnership with the Manager of Signature and Special Events and National Corporate Partnerships team to identify and maximize corporate sponsorships and engagement.
• Works in tandem with the Coordinator, Special Events to ensure all sponsorship deliverables are met.
• Develops compelling proposals and presentations for corporate prospects that align with the Diabetes Canada business plan and market trends.
• Manage a pipeline of qualified prospects and coordinate pipelines with other fundraising activities.
• Works cross functionally with the Officer, Peer to Peer and Third Party Events to identify sponsors for Peer to Peer programs.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new contacts, companies, and growth opportunities.
• Facilitate a moves management approach to corporate constituents tracking data within the organization’s CRM system.
• Other duties as assigned.