About Us
Lymphoma Canada is Canada’s only charitable organization solely dedicated to supporting Canadians affected by lymphoma and their families. Through our four pillars—education, support, advocacy, and research—we empower patients throughout their lymphoma journey, from diagnosis to post-treatment. For more information about Lymphoma Canada, please visit www.lymphoma.ca.
Job Description
The Fund Development Coordinator, Events organizes, markets, supports, and executes a calendar of fundraising and awareness events for Lymphoma Canada (LC). Managing and overseeing our signature events and supporting third-party events will be an integral part of the role. Staff and volunteers will rely on you for support at awareness events across Canada, including our two national conferences (Toronto and Montreal).
Responsibilities include:
- Serving as a passionate ambassador for LC, engaging new volunteers, families, event participants, and organizations.
- Performing event administration, including developing plans, critical paths, meeting minutes, report updates, budgets, stewardship/recognition, constituent communications, and nametags for each event.
- Engaging and outreaching to supporters to drive event participation and fundraising efforts.
- Obtaining proposals or quotes and negotiating best prices, delivery rates, and timelines for events.
- Supporting all third-party fundraising events, including those by community organizations and signature events.
- Attending events as necessary, acting as the Lymphoma Canada representative, engaging with donors, ensuring the organization is well represented, and problem-solving to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Responding to inquiries and guiding third-party fundraiser hosts through necessary steps to complete successful fundraisers.
- Coordinating post-event activities, including payment follow-ups, event evaluations, stewardship, and working closely with the Fund Development staff.
Marketing & Fundraising
- Building and maintaining relationships with sponsors, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders. This includes online reach, networking at events, cultivating donor relationships, and identifying opportunities for collaboration with external partners.
- Where appropriate, sending materials, setting up regular phone calls, creating donation pages, and providing other support as necessary.
- Collaborating with the national director to implement innovative communications/promotions. Strategies include social media, e-communications, and targeted marketing.
- Playing a leading role in social media campaigns and supporting direct mail campaigns.
- Maintaining an effective donor and volunteer portfolio.
- Managing event committees, providing regular communications to motivate and inspire volunteers.
- Reviewing printed and digital copies for accuracy and consistency.
- Executing direct mail campaigns.
Database Management & Operations
- Providing support in tax receipting, thank-you notes, and maintaining accurate information in the Raiser’s Edge database.
- Maintaining accurate budgets and revenue reports for each event to aid planning and budgeting.
The ideal candidate should possess:
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, event management, business administration, or marketing is required.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in fundraising, event management, and donor management. Proficiency in nonprofit management and event management is necessary.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required, with proficiency in French being an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, mail merges) and online search engines.
- Experience with fundraising databases, such as Raiser’s Edge, is required.
- Experience working with volunteers for special events.
- Self-starter, capable of identifying needs and taking independent action.
- Experience managing social media campaigns.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 remote).
Salary: $53,000 per year.
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous time off – 15 days starting vacation; one week holiday closure in December
- Professional development benefits
- Hybrid workplace
- Free on-site parking
If you are interested in this opportunity and you fit this profile, please forward your resume and cover letter to info@lymphoma.ca
We thank all candidates for applying, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
