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About the Position
Position:
2565 - Sponsorship Lead, CIBC 'Run for the Cure' - BRAMPTON
Organization:
Position Address:
Event venue: CAA Centre - 7575 Kennedy Road South, Brampton, ON, Canada
Location:
Brampton, Caledon

Goal

The 2019 'CIBC Run for the Cure' (Brampton) will take place on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019, at the CAA Centre.The CIBC Run for the Cure is a walk/run event held in nearly every community across Canada. Our purpose is to bring together people who support those affected by breast cancer, and to raise funds for breast cancer research and patient support programs.Planning and organizing the Run takes time, passion, and creative thinking. With support from volunteers and the organization's staff, you will be a part of something truly extraordinary in your community. Although this is a national event, local success depends on volunteers like you. With your community insight, you will raise awareness, encourage participation, and drive fundraising results. TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE!


Description

The Brampton CIBC Run for the Cure planning committee is looking for a dynamic, ebergetic volunteer with initiative and leadership qualities to fill the Local Sponsorship Lead!By utilizing your personal and professional networks, you will strengthen relationships with existing sponsors and attract new sponsors. Working with your committee you are responsible for prospecting, developing, and establishing new relationships and leads, both in cash and in-kind sponsorships. (Comfortable making cold calls and sponsorship asks, and ability to network and negotiate.)PLEASE APPLY AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY (Planning/Strategy meetings are already underway). VOLUNTEER MBC 'volunteer clients' should 'attach' their resumes to their 'profiles', THEN 'click on' the yellow box 'Apply Now!', below, which will take applicants to the CCS online APPLICATION FORM.


Benefits

+ Enhance your marketing/fundraising/leadership skills/experience (add to your resume)+ Learn about a high profile not-for-profit organization - Canadian Cancer Society+ Opportunity to meet new people and 'network' within your community+ Build relationships for the Canadian Cancer Society, and for yourself+ Volunteer in association with volunteer professional staff and with like-minded volunteers+ Satisfaction that you have contributed your time/talent to a great cause that directly benefits your community


Qualifications

● Time Commitment:- Monthly committee meetings from May to July and biweekly in August and September- Weekly tasks averaging 2-5 hours per week depending upon your role and the time of year- Attendance, plus assumption of a leadership role at pre-Run events/opportunities- Mandatory in person availability from October 2 to 6, 2019 ● The ideal 'Local Sponsorship Lead' has:- Strong organizational and time management skills (especially scheduling and deadlines)- Ability to volunteer independently and as a member of a team- Exceptional oral/written communication skills- Awareness of sources of sponsorship in the Brampton community for an event of this type (preferably a 'network'/contacts to draw from)- Prior fundraising experience that enables you to guide the committee, provide an example- Passion for the breast cancer cause

Min Age: 18   
Police Check: Not required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Medium Term (4 - 6 months) commitment starting 2019-07-12 AND ending 2019-10-11
Shifts are available Anytime

independent work. Must attend monthly/bi-weekly committee meetings held weeknights in Brampton, dates/times/locations to be scheduled and circulated.


Training

Committee is supported by volunteer Run Directors and staff partners and all members receive volunteer onboarding and orientation and training throughout their volunteer journey with the organization.


More Details
Areas of Interest: Communication/Journalism, Fundraising, Sports & Recreation, Seasonal/Special Event, Boards & Committees, Event Planning, Marketing/Promotion
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals, Co-op Placements
Apply before: 2019-09-20



How to Contact
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Social Media
http://www.cancer.ca
https://www.facebook.com/CanadianCancerSociety
https://twitter.com/cancersociety
https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-cancer-society/
https://www.youtube.com/user/CDNCancerSociety


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