Manager, Events and Sponsorship

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Canuck Place Children's Hospice Full time

**Manager, Events & Sponsorship**

**Location**:Vancouver Granville Office, hybrid

**Reporting to**:Associate Director, Events & Sponsorship

**Job status**:Permanent full-time 1.0 FTE (75 hours bi-weekly)

**Compensation**:$70,000 - $80,000
- We want our staff to “thrive” not just survive, so Canuck Place is committed to living our values of care exceeding not just minimum wage but living wage in B.C. This means that regardless of role our entry level salary is a minimum of $25.64 per hour equivalent to $50,000 full-time annually._

**YOUR ROLE**

As an active leader on the Communications, Marketing & Events team, the Manager, Events & Sponsorship is integral to the development and execution of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice’s (CPCH) signature fundraising events. You will be responsible for leading and executing CPCH’s event sponsorship program from strategy development and solicitation through to execution and stewardship. You will also manage key supporting initiatives including guest communications, volunteers, and logistics. This role also leads all aspects of the development and execution of donor stewardship events.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of event sponsors to reach financial targets
- Manages all aspects of the event sponsorship program including package design and development, solicitation, negotiation, activation, recognition, and benefit tracking and fulfillment, reporting, and stewardship of each relationship
- Works closely with the Associate Director, Events & Sponsorship to support the Gift of Time and Gift of Love gala committees in reaching their objectives with emphasis on providing exceptional communication, resources, and support during planning and execution
- Oversees and provides support, direction, and mentorship to the Coordinator, Events & Sponsorship.
- Manages the strategy, planning, and development of guest communications for all events
- Manages the development and execution of pre-event fundraising initiatives and post-event impact reporting process in collaboration with internal teams
- Responsible for the development and execution of on-site fundraising initiatives including gala raffles and the Enjoy it Now Wine Program
- Supports the development of signature event design concept and décor as well as production elements including show collateral
- Provides lead support for all signature event logistics, while maintaining adherence to critical paths and deadlines
- Supports the development of the guest journey for all events to mitigate risk and establish contingency plans
- Works closely with CPCH Volunteer Services to manage volunteer recruitment, training, and execution for all events
- Manages the budget, contracts, and logistics for donor stewardship events, working closely with the Development team to determine objectives, event concept, invitation process and criteria, and volunteer requirements
- Works closely with the CPCH Donor Services and Finance teams on data management, payment processing, tax receipting, and donor inquiries
- Liaises with staff in various departments, Canuck Place volunteers at events, as well as external vendors and suppliers
- Manages CPCH involvement in BMO Vancouver Marathon RUN4HOPE

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

Post-secondary degree or diploma in event planning, marketing, or communications. A minimum of 7+ years’ experience supporting similar scope events, preferably in a non-profit organization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**What you bring to the role**:
What you bring to the role:

- Demonstrated understanding of large-scale fundraising events
- Proven success in soliciting, securing, and executing on event sponsorships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with impeccable attention to detail
- Proven strategic, creative, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to be a collaborative team player who is able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships, both internally and externally in a hybrid work environment
- High degree of initiative, resourcefulness, and thoughtfulness in the decision-making process
- Excellent organization and time management skills, and the ability to be flexible around changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to handle high pressure situations in a calm and professional manner
- Clear and valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required
- Proficiency in Trello, Slack, Google Drive, Dropbox, Raiser’s Edge, Givergy, Adobe InDesign, and WordPress are an asset

You have:

- High integrity
- Creativity
- Good judgment and objectivity
- The ability to balance being consultative and collaborative, while taking ownership and initiative
- A sense of humor
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrated flexibility that allows you to work with high energy, creative people.
- The ability to thrive and e

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