Event Planning & Fund Development Communications Liaison

Organization Details
Organization Name: KIDS Initiative
Address: Winnipeg MB
Website: http://www.kidsinitiative.ca
Organizational Description: MISSION
To work with developing communities by facilitating sustainable solutions to enrich the lives of children.

VISION
A world where everyone lives more and suffers less.

PURPOSE
To better the lives of children by helping to alleviate poverty, facilitating sustainable food and water solutions, advancing education, and improving health.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Description of Duties: - Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications committee on:
- KIDS pitch development (elevator pitch)
- How to leverage storytelling and capitalize on fundraising (i.e. Giving Tuesday Campaign)
Skills Required: QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Experience developing and executing a diversified annual fundraising program.
- Donor recruitment, retention, and relations experience in order to maintain philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Event and/or project management experience.
- Social media, marketing, and communication skills an asset.
- Experience leading a team of volunteers and understanding how to utilize everyone's skills to create a cohesive and nurturing team environment in order to achieve the desired organizational objectives.
- Organizational and time management skills to ensure tasks are being identified and achieved in a timely manner.
Skills Gained/Related Careers:
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment: Evening, Weekend
Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Uses a wheelchair
Organization will provide: Certificate of recognition
How to Apply: Online: www.kidsinitiative.ca/volunteer
Closing Date: Jul 1, 2023