Fundraising and Events Officer (Appendix D)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in a fast-paced environment, overseeing multiple projects while acting as a key liaison between Cambrian College and many donors and alumni across the globe.
• Foster a strong relationship with the College’s communications department, sharing relevant and timely details that support the college-wide communications strategy.
• Oversee the fundraising efforts connected to various alumni and development events and initiatives and are responsible for soliciting support at the $15,000 and under levels.
• Oversee the Peer-to-Peer and auction-based fundraising programs (implementing year-round promotional strategies, developing participant online landing pages).
• Oversee the Employee Giving Program including solicitations, reporting promotion, and related events/initiatives.
• Research, plan, and coordinate special events for Cambrian alumni and/or current students to promote a Cambrian affinity (e.g., alumni speakers for convocation, open house participants, international alumni panel events).
• Ensure donors receive recognition appropriate to their giving level, including thank-you cards, milestone postcards, impact reports, calls from College Representatives, social media acknowledgments, and tokens of appreciation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-year diploma or equivalent in communications, public relations, marketing, or event management.
• Minimum of 2 years experience within the events, communications, fundraising, and/or service sectors.
• Self-directed individual with the ability to balance multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and analytical skills.
• Collaborative and dynamic professional who promotes teamwork and works cohesively within a team-oriented environment.