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Run for the Cure - Individual Engagement Coordinator - Kitchener/Waterloo

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ORGANIZATION: Canadian Cancer Society - Ontario

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Volunteers are the community drivers in every Run location in Canada. Together with a committee of like-minded individuals, you will raise funds for breast cancer research and support programs through the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure. Planning and organizing the Run takes time, passion and creative thinking. In partnership with volunteers and staff, you will be part of something truly extraordinary in your community. Although this is a national event, local success depends on volunteers like you. With your community insight, you will raise awareness, encourage participation, and drive fundraising results.

What’s Involved:

As the Individual Engagement Coordinator, you will be the first line of communication for new and returning individual participants. You will be tasked with sending welcome emails, contacting participants to encourage them to set and achieve their fundraising goals, as well and working with your committee to recruit new participants. Going the extra mile to make your participants feel special will make for the most rewarding experience!

Time Commitment:

  • Monthly committee meetings from May to July and biweekly in August and September
  • Weekly tasks averaging 3-5 hours per week depending on the scope of tasks and time of year
  • Attendance at additional weekend events are required for this position!
  • Attendance and leadership role at Run events/opportunities leading up to & including Run Day
  • In person availability for Run Day and for two days prior

The ideal Individual Engagement Coordinator is/has:

  • The ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Passionate about building relationships and hearing the stories on why people participate
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Regular access to a computer and comfortable navigating email and web platforms
You will gain and experience:
  • Contributing to the Organization’s vision of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer.
  • Develop your marketing, communication, and fundraising skills
  • Working collaboratively with volunteers in the community

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About Canadian Cancer Society - Ontario

Location:

55 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 500, Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7, CA

Mission Statement

At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), our vision is a world where no one fears cancer. With the support of our volunteers and donors, we improve and save lives by taking a comprehensive approach to our work against more than 100 types of cancer. CCS funds research, provides services to those living with cancer, advocates on important cancer-related issues and educates and empowers people to make healthy choices.

Description

At the Canadian Cancer Society, we are committed to improving and saving lives. That’s why we are always looking for new ways to prevent cancer, find it early and treat it more successfully. It’s why we’re always ready to give people with cancer the help and support they need to lead more fulfilling lives.

We set ourselves apart from other cancer charities by taking a comprehensive approach against cancer. We are also the only national charity that supports all Canadians living with all cancers across the country.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Women
Community, Health & Medicine, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Waterloo-Wellington Community Office#12 - 380 Jamieson ParkwayCambridge, ON N3C 4N4Canada

(43.417286,-80.30094)
 

SKILLS

  • Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
  • Sales Marketing
  • Fundraising
  • People Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 19
  • Orientation or Training
  • CIBC Run for the Cure takes place on Sunday October 4, 2020. The Individual Engagement Coordinator will devote 10 - 20 hours per month to assisting participants with their fundraising efforts and helping with new participant recruitment efforts.
  • The successful candidate will have fundraising experience, be comfortable coaching participants on the telephone and on-line, and be tech savvy to assist participants in setting up their on-line fundraising pages.

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