Fundraising Committee

Organization Details
Organization Name: The Winnipeg Singers
Address: Box 2382
Winnipeg MB  R3C 4A6
Website: http://winnipegsingers.com
Organizational Description: The Winnipeg Singers is a choir of 24 professionally trained, auditioned singers. They present a four concert subscription series, also do outreach concerts in the province, and travel internationally. They have long been regarded as one of Canada's finest choral ensembles.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6365
   
Description of Duties:

The Winnipeg Singers is looking for people with experience in planning and carrying out fundraising activities to help on our committee. This is a professional choir that fundraises to help with operating costs and with international touring.

   
Skills Required:

Strong communication skills important. Event management experience, and experience in donor cultivation very helpful.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Skills acquired through this volunteer work would include:



  • Relationship management; learn to interact with corporate sponsors, community leaders and arts patrons. Learn skills of communication necessary to retain donors, learn the skill of pitching ideas to potential supporters.

  • You will gain experience in event management, and understand the legalities of nonprofit governance and fundraising practices.

  • You will gain skills in marketing and communication, and expand your skills in problem solving.

  • Careers that could be related to the experience you would gain would include non profit work in fundraising and development, work as an arts administrator, and work in corporate communications and marketing.

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Remote Volunteering
Flexible Hours


  • Most fundraising events occur on weekends or evenings, but the planning could take place whenever volunteers are available.

  • Planning is done through Zoom meetings, the events are in person at various locations.

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: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Uses a mobility device
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Sep 1, 2026

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