Community Fundraising Co-ordinator Position Description
Purpose
To coordinate the community’s fundraising efforts by recruiting a fundraising committee and developing a year round fundraising plan.
Qualifications/Skills Required
- Interest or knowledge of fundraising
- Some financial/budget skills
- Willingness to develop a team and maintain it’s leadership
- Event management experience is optional
- Ability to approach and communicate with potential sponsors in the community
- Access to computer and e-mail is required
Duties and Responsibilities
- Recruit a team of fund-raisers from within your community
- In conjunction with the treasurer and the fundraising committee, develop a fundraising plan to adequately meet the financial needs of your community
- Act as a resource to community fundraising representatives in all areas pertaining to fundraising, including Special Olympics Ontario provincial fundraising initiatives
- Develop strategies and resources to enable the goals in your fundraising plan to be met (i.e. grant applications, in kind donations, service club solicitations, etc.)
- Act as a liaison between the provincial and community levels of Special Olympics Ontario on all matters pertaining to fundraising
- Explain and present resource material on fundraising to your committee members
- Monitor fundraising initiatives within your community to ensure that policies are followed and a positive image is portrayed
- Attend all community meetings and report on behalf of your committee
- Review and be familiar with the information and policies contained in the Resource Library
- Maintain Special Olympics e-mail address and Google Drive files
Time Requirements
This position requires attendance at community meetings throughout the year. It also requires attending meetings with potential sponsors, and attending fundraising events in the community.
Duration of the Position
Duration of the position is 2 years or as per Community by-laws.
Orientation and Training
Special Olympics Ontario orientation is available through your community council. The previous Fundraising Coordinator will provide orientation specific to the functions of this position. Additional fundraising information can be obtained from your Provincial Staff Representative.
Accountability
The Fundraising Coordinator reports to the Community Council and to the membership.
Community Fundraising Coordinators Year at a Glance
January
Winter Sport Season starts
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events |
February
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events
Fundraising event |
March
Summer Athlete Registration
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events |
April
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events
Mail out sponsorship campaign to local businesses
Volunteer Week/ SOO Volunteer Gifts |
May
Beginning of Summer sport season/ End of Spring sport season
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events |
June
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events |
July
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events
Fundraising event |
August
End of Summer Sport Season
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events |
September
Winter/ Spring Athlete Registration
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events
Work on Fundraising plan once next fiscal year budget is set
Mail out sponsorship campaign to local charitable organizations and service clubs |
October
Beginning of Spring Sport Season
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events |
November
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events
Fundraising event |
December
Attend meetings to report on Fundraising committee’s events |
*Please Note: the year at a glance has been created as a guideline, additions or changes to the responsibilities of the position may be made based on the needs of the community