Community Fundraising Co-ordinator Position Description

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

*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