Company: CAMH
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:29:20 GMT
Job description: This full-time, contract (18 weeks) role involves remote/work from home with a requirement for a minimum of two (2) days per week working onsite and may be subject to change as the organization works through its hybrid workforce plan and/or changing needs of the Foundation. We care about our team and community and are aligned with CAMH’s health and safety practices.ABOUT CAMH FOUNDATION
Hi! I’m Trudy Rudolph, Senior Manager, Peer-to-Peer Marketing at CAMH Foundation. If you are interested in helping mobilize a growing mental health movement by inspiring investment in a future where mental health is health, please read on! This opportunity plays a critical role in our annual Sunrise Challenge campaign by providing a best-in-class experience to all our participants, including our corporate and community teams.I believe the key to an excellent Fundraising Coordinator is not just the technical skills but the knowledge of the organization’s business, asking the right questions, listening to the answers and believing in the organization’s mission.
I invite you to join me for a conversation about your interest in CAMH, have the chance to meet members of our incredible team, and tell me more about how your career aspirations align with our bold journey to create a world where mental health is health.The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading research centres in its field. With a dedicated staff of more than 3,000 physicians, clinicians, researchers, educators and support staff, CAMH offers outstanding clinical care to more than 34,000 patients each year. The organization conducts ground-breaking research, provides expert training to health care professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government.CAMH Foundation is charged with raising and stewarding funds in support of CAMH. Its role is to help transform the way we understand and address mental illness by raising awareness and increasing engagement across the country. Generous and dedicated supporters help CAMH advance discovery and innovation, build spaces that promote recovery, and break down the stigma of mental illness.The Direct and Digital Fundraising Team exists to bring all our campaigns, including the Sunrise Challenge, to market in a strategic, effective way. By joining this team, you will contribute to a collaborative and skilled team of people, actively leading our efforts to engage participants and communities with our peer-to-peer offerings.THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Sunrise Challenge Fundraising Coordinator supports the effective delivery of the CAMH Sunrise Challenge to all our participants, with emphasis on our corporate and community teams. They will maintain excellent relationships with new and established supporters and liaise with prospects to maximize all available opportunities for participation and fundraising revenue growth. They will develop and foster relationships with Sunrise Challenge team captains and leads, provide support and inspiration to maximize team engagement and success, and create positive experiences in every interaction, making the Sunrise Challenge a much-anticipated annual event.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engage and retain corporate and community teams (and individual participants) that have previously participated in the Sunrise Challenge with the goal of securing their return.
- Proactively approach and create initial contact with prospective corporate and community teams with the goal of acquiring new participation.
- Provide technical support for individual and team registration and team/company page management to team captains and leads through video calls (screen-sharing), phone calls, and emails including FAQ’s and digital support.
- Support and inspire team captains/leads so they can be successful in their desire to support CAMH; Assist teams and individuals with online fundraising
- Work closely with the Corporate & Community Partnerships team to advance employee engagement with Sunrise Challenge sponsors and top-tier teams/individuals
- Monitor, triage and respond to inbound correspondence from Sunrise Challenge participants and donors
- Provide support as needed to internal stakeholders as it relates to Sunrise Challenge
- Proven success in fundraising, particularly in the area of peer-to- peer and event-based fundraising
- A self-starter with strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively promote opportunities and generate enthusiasm with our constituents.
- Proven ability to relate to and engage diverse groups of people.
- Results oriented with the ability to work independently and within a team.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and resourceful
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to anticipate and plan, problem solve and exercise sound judgment.
- Flexible and adaptable; able to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment; able to effectively manage a demanding schedule and prioritize responsibilities.
- Strong technical abilities, computer skills; experience working with a CRM database and online fundraising platforms would be an asset.
Don’t sweat it if you don’t have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and believe this is the position that will make you excited to come into work every day, then we want to hear from you!CAMH Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Please contact HR.Foundation@camh.ca. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.Our north star is creating hope and improving outcomes for people facing mental illness. We work in respectful partnerships with each other and our hospital partners to inspire philanthropy and raise awareness in support of mental health.CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.
The CAMH Foundation is seeking a Fundraising Coordinator for their annual Sunrise Challenge campaign, which supports mental health initiatives. The role involves engaging and retaining corporate and community teams, providing technical support, and working with sponsors. The ideal candidate should have experience in peer-to-peer fundraising, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. CAMH Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
