Cystic Fibrosis Canada (2024 Fundraising & Sponsorship Lead – Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History Committee)

Organization Name: Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Opportunity Title: 2024 Fundraising & Sponsorship Lead – Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History Committee
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: January 2, 2024
End Date: March 29, 2024

Email: saskinfo@cysticfibrosis.ca
Website: https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering

Opportunity Description:

About the Walk

The Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History takes place in over 40 locations in Canada including Regina.  We rely on the energy, passion and skill of our generous volunteer to help make a difference in communities from coast-to-coast.  If you have a few hours a week in the months leading up to Walk Day on Sunday, May 26th, 2024 -we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

The Fundraising and Sponsorship Lead is responsible for the creation and implementation of a fundraising and recruitment plan for the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History taking place in Regina.  The goal is to ensure that the Walk meets its participation and fundraising goals, and minimizes expenses through in-kind donations and sponsorships.

Responsibilities

• Work with other committee members & CF Canada staff to source local cash sponsorship by selling route, checkpoints and Start/Finish location sponsorships
• Secure local product and service donations (food, refreshments, equipment rental, first aid, etc.)
• Adhere to the sponsorship guidelines and ensure that CF Canada is aware of any regional or national organizations that you may be approaching
• Source prizes for the top fundraiser, top teams and items for gift bags (if applicable)
• Send out proposals to secure new sponsorships
• Approach local radio and TV stations and newspapers for sponsorship
• Make reminder calls to sponsors to fulfill the sponsorship agreement
• Work in conjunction with your Walk Chair/CF Staff to send out post-event thank you letters to all sponsors
• Liaise with sponsors on event day
• Working with fellow committee members, coordinate sponsor banner placements

What you get for volunteering on and leading up to Walk Day

• A sense of achievement for supporting the cystic fibrosis community
• Gain valuable volunteer experience while enhancing your networking skills
• The opportunity to have fun and meet new people
• Food, snacks and drinks on Walk Day
• A Reference letter
• The ability to provide a meaningful and special experience for the cystic fibrosis walkers in their efforts to raise awareness and much needed funds to go further for all Canadians living with CF.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter expressing your interest in volunteering for the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History to:

Fill out the volunteer expression of interest form HERE or email saskinfo@cysticfibrosis.ca