This position promotes the Scarecrow Invasion and its related activities with support from the Promotions Team. No experience needed – just an interest in marketing and a willingness to learn as you go.

The Promotions Lead:

• Develops an annual promotions strategy

• Coordinates the activities of the promotions team

• Develops and submits media releases and ad copy to media outlets

• Acts as the main contact with media outlets for quotes and coordination of efforts

• Maintains a presence on appropriate tourism websites

• Arranges interviews with media outlets

• Coordinates event signage

Overview & Impact:  The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) seeks passionate, driven volunteers to play a vital role in supporting our ambitious capital campaign. Volunteers will specialize in one of four fundraising areas: Family Foundations, Corporate Giving, Major Donors, or Community Gifts. These roles involve identifying, qualifying, and engaging potential supporters to help GTHS achieve its fundraising goals for the Regional Centre for Pets and People, which will significantly impact animal welfare in our community and region.

Position Summary:  Reporting to the Associate Director, the Legacy Leader: Capital Campaign Fundraising Volunteer is a high-impact role that requires commitment, resourcefulness, and resilience. The Associate Director will provide comprehensive training, ongoing support, and resources to empower volunteers in this rewarding journey to raise funds for our new facility. Volunteers will work remotely and/or local to the Georgian Triangle area.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Associate Director to develop a strategic approach to your designated fundraising area
• Research and build a prospect list of individuals, organizations, or entities aligned with your focus area
• Qualify prospects through initial outreach and engagement, determining their interest and capacity to give
• Assist in crafting personalized approaches to solicit contributions, including emails, letters and in-person meetings
• Maintain accurate records of outreach efforts, progress and outcomes.
• Participate in training sessions, strategy discussions and regular check-ins to refine approaches and stay motivated
• Serve as an ambassador for GTHS, passionately articulating the impact of the capital campaign

Specific Role Descriptions (based on selected area of focus)

1. Family Foundations Volunteer

Focus on engaging family foundations with a history of supporting animal welfare, community development, or local causes

• Research and identify family foundations with a philanthropic focus that aligns with GTHS’s mission
• Build connections with foundation representatives and prepare compelling proposals highlighting the campaign’s impact
• Assist in coordinating meetings or presentations to secure commitments

2. Corporate Giving Volunteer

Engage corporate partners to secure sponsorships and significant contributions

• Identify businesses and corporations within the Georgian Triangle and beyond that may have an interest in supporting GTHS
• Develop creative strategies to align corporate giving goals with campaign objectives, including sponsorship opportunities and naming rights
• Build relationships with decision-makers, HR leads and corporate social responsibility (CSR) representatives

3. Major Donors Volunteer

Focus on cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals passionate about animal welfare and/or community development

• Research potential major donors with a history of philanthropy in the region or related causes
• Work with GTHS leadership to personalize outreach, highlighting donor recognition opportunities
• Assist in coordinating one-on-one meetings or events to inspire significant gifts

4. Community Gifts Volunteer

Encourage grassroots contributions from the community, fostering broad-based support

• Develop strategies to engage local groups, clubs, schools and individual community members
• Create and support community-driven initiatives, like peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns or local events
• Help manage outreach efforts through social media, community newsletters and public engagement opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age minimum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to research, organize and track donor prospects effectively
• Enthusiasm for relationship-building and storytelling
• Resilience and optimism to navigate challenges and celebrate wins
• Embodies the organization’s values and has a genuine interest in the welfare of animals
• Own transportation, laptop and cell phone

Working Conditions:

•  Thorough training and orientation to prepare you for success
• Personalized support from the Associate Director
• Access to templates, tools, and resources for outreach and solicitation
• Opportunities to contribute directly to a meaningful and impactful campaign

Ready to Take on the Challenge?

Join us in transforming the future of animal welfare in the region. While this role demands dedication and hard work, it offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of animals and the community.

Apply today to start your journey as a Capital Campaign Fundraising Volunteer!                                                                                                                 

Brad’s Place Addiction Treatment of Southern Georgian Bay is seeking to fill the volunteer positions within the Board of Direcotrs. These positions include:

• Secretary
• Marketing and Communications Director
• Quality Assurance and Privacy Officer
• Fundraising Director
• Volunteer Coordinator

Brad’s Place Addiction Treatment of Southern Georgian Bay is a not for profit, charitable organization that strives to support youth and young adults struggling with substance abuse and addiction that want to obtain a positive lifestyle by decreasing their need for drugs and increasing positive coping strategies through personalized counselling services.

Vision:

Brad’s Place provides a client centered approach to addiction counselling for teenagers and young adults struggling to live sober, healthy lifestyles under the guidance and support of their family members and positive supports.

Mission Statement:

Brad's Place offers a therapeutic approach to a sober, healthy lifestyle for teenagers and young adults through offering empathetic personal and group counselling from honest, reliable, skilled counsellors within Simcoe County.

Responsible for promoting the BMBTC as a valuable avenue for advertising local and sometimes farther reaching businesses.

Across the country, the Gutsy Walk is made possible due to the time and talents shared by thousands of volunteers in their communities. With a collective goal to deliver our mission of finding a cure for Crohn's and colitis, we are greatly appreciative and thankful for our volunteers who have continuously led the Gutsy Walk to success each year.

As a Gutsy Walk Planning Committee Member, you’ll be working closely with a team of other volunteers to plan and promote your local Gutsy Walk. Your efforts in connecting and engaging your community—whatever your volunteer role with Gutsy Walk—will make a big impact in raising awareness about IBD and finding cures.
In particular, we’re looking for volunteers to support their local Gutsy Walk in the following ways:

• Community Outreach –inspire people to sign up and participate in the local Gutsy Walk
• Media Relations –connect with local media outlets to promote the Gutsy Walk
• Social Media –raise awareness about IBD and the Gutsy Walk through social media
• Fundraising –organize exciting fundraisers in your community
• Corporate Sponsorship –engage with local businesses to promote donations of sponsorship and gifts in kind
• Stewardship –build relationships with Gutsy Walk participants and encourage engagement

Parkinson Canada Volunteer Opportunity
SuperWalk Volunteer Event Coordinator

** Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Profile, available at: http://superwalk.parkinsoncanada.volunteerhub.com/

SuperWalk Coordinators play a pivotal role in raising awareness and funds for people living with Parkinson's. They champion and lead the coordination of SuperWalk in communities, from start to finish, with support from Parkinson Canada. They support the organizing committee and ensure a positive experience for event participants. You will solicit sponsors in conjunction with the Sponsorship Coordinator and ensure the funds collected the day of the event are properly recorded and deposited. You will ensure all activities and actions are in alignment with the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk program and Parkinson Canada Policies.

Your Contribution

As a SuperWalk Coordinator, your people-skills, enthusiasm, and talent for organizing make you an excellent community facilitator. You enjoy guiding and mentoring other volunteers and helping them excel at their tasks. As someone who loves event logistics, you excel at key tasks, including:

• Selecting and securing site for SuperWalk
• Preparing a budget for the local event
• Sourcing local sponsorships
• Recruiting and providing leadership for the organizing committee
• Managing volunteers alongside the Volunteer Coordinator
• Organizing and Chairing Committee Meetings
• Attending monthly (April-October) conference calls with Parkinson Canada event staff
• Attending and overseeing all aspects of the walk including post walk wrap up