Sponsorship Coordinator
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Ted's Run for Literacy |
| Address: | Winnipeg MB |
| Website: | https://tedsrunforliteracy.com/ |
| Organizational Description: | Ted's Run for Literacy was established in 2010 following the death of Ted Swain on May 3rd, 2009. Ted was a passionate teacher of English at Vincent Massey Collegiate in Winnipeg. He was also a dedicated running coach who nurtured hundreds of novice runners. Ted is remembered fondly by the running community with whom he identified to his last step. To date, Ted's Run for Literacy has raised almost $100,000 to help break the cycle of childhood poverty. We are indeed, the little race that could. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5855 |
| Description of Duties: | Be a part of the organizing committee for Ted's Run for Literacy! Identify and communicate with local organizations to provide monetary and in-kind donations to go towards the operations of the run. Communicate with and maintain relationships with current existing donors. Coordinate in-kind donations. Donations go towards things like advertising, water stations, race kits, snacks, tent rentals, U-haul rental, porta-potty rental, medals, signage, and more. Ted's Run for Literacy financially supports the Learn & Play program overseen by the Winnipeg Foundation and CanU after school program. The more we can contribute to these organizations, the better!! |
| Skills Required: | Ability to communicate both written and verbally. Ability to be creative and persuasive in finding and reaching out to sponsors. A passion for fundraising, running, and literacy are assets. |
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| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening , Weekend , Remote Volunteering , Flexible Hours This role is part of the planning committee for Ted's Run for Literacy. This involves attending monthly meetings on a weekday evening from May to August, with more frequent meetings in September leading up to the race. Hours spent outside of these meetings will be required to identify and communicate with sponsors and coordinating in-kind donations. Time commitment also includes attending the race on September 28th, 2025. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Seven Oaks |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Jul 31, 2025 |
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