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The Community Fundraising Coordinator ensures financial sustainability by coordinating fundraising efforts. This role involves recruiting a fundraising committee, developing a fundraising plan, and acting as a liaison between the community and Special Olympics Ontario.

Main Responsibilities

• Recruit and lead a fundraising team.
• Develop a fundraising plan with the treasurer and committee.
• Act as a resource for community and provincial fundraising efforts.
• Create strategies to meet fundraising goals (e.g., grants, donations, events).
• Serve as a liaison between the community and Special Olympics Ontario.
• Present fundraising materials to the committee.
• Monitor fundraising activities for compliance and positive image.
• Attend community meetings and report on fundraising activities.
• Utilize available fundraising resources.
• Maintain the Special Olympics email address.
• Collaborate with provincial staff on local fundraising pages.

Annual Responsibilities

• Implement and review the fundraising plan.
• Organize and execute fundraising events.
• Engage with potential sponsors and partners.
• Ensure activities align with policies and maintain a positive image.
• Provide updates at community meetings.
• Support National and Provincial fundraisers:
  • Tim Hortons Donut Campaign (January/February)
  • Empire Checkstand Campaign (Spring)
  • Polar Plunge (Winter)
  • Other events (e.g., motionball, OHL Big Ticket Game, CF24)
    *These partnerships and timing may change as events evolve, or as partners change or are added*

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