Community Fundraising Officer

We are growing our support to Western CanadaJoin a team of dedicated colleagues and volunteers in making a difference in the neuromuscular community by raising much-needed funds to support ongoing advocacy efforts, investment in research, and the provision of programs and services. We can offer you:· Full-time employment· Competitive salary (based on experience)· Employer paid benefits package with a Health Spending Account· Matching Pension Contributions· Career growth opportunities· Amazing colleagues who want you to succeed and will support you every step of the wayWhat we need from you:· A passion for fundraising· Energy, a positive attitude and team spirit· Proven relationship-building skills · An appreciation of the value of volunteers and their role in our work· Exceptional communication skills and an eagerness to pick up the phone and have real conversations· An ability to learn new databases and computer software· A desire to hit targets and be accountable for your portfolio· Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends· Ability to travelRole Responsibilities:· Works with key volunteers, stakeholders, donors, and participants to plan, execute, achieve budget, and evaluate our signature Walk4MD event and other events-based fundraising initiatives· Partners with Firefighters and Fire Departments to raise funds and community awareness· Connects supporters and stakeholders to meaningful, personalized, fundraising opportunities that benefit our clients and programs· Maintains and grows a portfolio of key stakeholders, event participants, team captains, Fire Departments and firefighters with established retention goals; initiates and maximizes discovery, cultivation, and stewardship opportunities· Ensures stakeholders receive correspondence, required support, and updates in a timely, personalized, and professional manner· Collaborates with staff, volunteers, and partners to customize/enhance fundraising initiatives. Assesses local needs, conditions, and historical results, trends and provides recommendations to increase revenue· Provides support and direction to volunteer committees to deliver fundraising results. This includes creating and implementing fundraising strategies, tactics, recruiting committee members, providing training, and attending committee meetings· Prepares material such as presentations, letters, stewardship reports, and other relevant documents/materials that support the recruitment, cultivation, and solicitation of donors, volunteers, partners, sponsors, etc.· Provides direct support to volunteers, partners, clients, and donors to help them achieve their fundraising goals.Our process:Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to [email protected] Muscular Dystrophy Canada is committed to employment equity, especially for persons with disabilities. We support equal opportunity and advancement in accordance with competence for all employees