Company: Diabetes Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:04:22 GMT
Job description: A world free of the effects of diabetes is our vision. That’s why we’re working together to improve the quality of life of people living with diabetes. We’re sharing knowledge and creating connections for individuals and the health-care professionals who care for them; advocating through public policy; and funding research to improve treatments and find a cure to end diabetes.Join our dedicated, talented Diabetes Canada team and together, #LetsEndDiabetes!Role OverviewThe Service Clubs and Volunteer Support Officer reports to the Executive Director, Community Fundraising & Events. The Officer will lead the volunteer strategy for recruitment of day-of event volunteers, office admin, interns, as well as service clubs/lions’ members. They will work with the Donor Response Marketing team, Marketing and Communications, and Stewardship teams to develop and disseminate related newsletters, mailers, impact reports and grants campaign solicitations for service clubs and some local corporate supporters.The Officer will collaborate with the Senior Manager, Volunteer Engagement, to link current and prospective volunteers with opportunities across the organization. The Officer will work with the Finance team, Procurement and team members across fund development. The Officer will support the Community Fundraising & Events (CFE) team in finding, placing, training and supporting volunteers for events on the day of.This position leads the Diabetes Canada’s (DC) fundraising efforts with Service Clubs and other similar community partners, working with the Donor Response Marketing on mailings and other CFE team members where local live presentations are required. Accountabilities fall in two major areas: Volunteers/Interns support and training, and Lions/Service Clubs fundraising.Location: 1000 – 170 University Ave. Toronto, Ontario. A flexible work agreement policy in place allowing employees to work on a hybrid schedule, working remotely, and with the expectation of being on-siteThis role includes, but not limited to:
- Create and implement the CFE team’s volunteer engagement strategy in a manner that ensures full integration and coordination across Diabetes Canada (DC), while empowering different teams to develop and implement complementary and effective volunteer engagement strategies in their own activities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate engagement of volunteers to best support DC, including collaboration regarding partnerships with community leaders, agencies and industry.
- Lead the student internship and Canada Summer Jobs work program for the team
- Identify and incorporate volunteer engagement KPIs.
- Work with the Senior Manager, Volunteer Engagement to leverage Volunteer Awards, International Volunteer Day and National Volunteer Week to support and recognize valued volunteers as part of DC’s overall volunteer engagement strategies.
- Implement a Service Club Strategy that focuses on efficiencies and revenue growth.
- Complete grant applications, presentations, impact reports and stewardship events working in collaboration with the Stewardship and Camp team.
- Build and steward both regional and national committees to attain fundraising targets
- Conducts prospect research to identify new contacts, partnerships, and growth opportunities
- Works cross functionally to identify sponsors and hosts of CFE events
- Be a proactive, forward-facing representative for DC.
The ideal candidate possesses:
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, or equivalent experience.
- 2–5 years event and volunteer management experience
- Volunteer Management program certificate is an asset
- Experience working with CRM systems and demonstrated ability to utilize these systems to appropriately document volunteer activities and maintain ongoing communication
- High degree of familiarity with Imagine Canada’s Standards for Charities and Not-for Profits, the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement and other industry standard documentation
- Experience in working with Service Clubs/Charitable groups or committees an asset.
- Continued active membership in a National, Provincial or Local Association of Volunteer Administrators is an asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and achieve success through teamwork
- Strong proficiency in CRM databases, Power BI and other fundraising platforms
- Highly collaborative and partnership-oriented
- Ability to multitask and prioritize to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met
- Comfortable with technology, specifically Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
- Some flexibility to travel and to attend evening and weekend events
Working Conditions
- Evening and Weekend work as required
- Being on-site for events within Canada
- Travel within Canada
What Diabetes Canada Can Offer You
- A meaningful role, making a difference every day for people living with or at risk of diabetes.
- An entrepreneurial environment, working for a national organization where you feel valued, recognized, and rewarded.
- A high-performing, collaborative team environment and a commitment to building a healthy and engaged work culture.
- Flexible work agreement policy in place allows employees to work regularly remote and/or hybrid schedule.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive group benefits plan, includes health/dental, life insurance, disability coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and company-match Pension/RRSP.
- Most group benefits start on Day 1 when you join Diabetes Canada (health and dental coverage, life insurance and EFAP).
- Access to a mental wellness app offering guided mediation and self-guided learning on a wide range of topics. All employees can subscribe, along with up to 5 family members or friends.
- Generous paid time-off benefits include additional paid holidays beyond the recognized provincial statutory holidays, and an end-of-year holiday office closure.
- A work culture committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates differences and provides equal opportunities for all.
Our Core Values:ACE-IT: Agility, Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, Taking InitiativeAbout the Application ProcessIf you are already on Diabetes Canada’s job posting site, click on the “Apply Now” button found at the bottom-left of this screen. You will be required to complete a very brief questionnaire and submit your résumé and covering letter. If you are not on DC’s job posting site, go to the webpage: and click on “View Job Openings”.If you experience any issues with the application process, please contact us at:Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit or study permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.Diabetes Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including people of all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. We value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please advise us during the recruitment process.We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.