Fundraising Manager (Co-Lead, Volunteer)

Job summary

Co-lead fundraising strategy and events, develop sponsorship and partnership opportunities, and support recurring donor acquisition and engagement. Represent the organization at networking events, track fundraising performance, maintain donor and sponsor records, and collaborate with marketing and communications.

Job details

Role Overview The Fundraising Manager will serve as co-lead of the fundraising department alongside the Fundraising Events Manager, overseeing three core pillars: fundraising events strategy (partnerships & sponsorships), networking, and fundraising campaigns. This role is ideal for someone with a marketing or partnerships background who can leverage university networks, drive sponsorship outreach, and help build Welfare Avenue's brand presence on campus and beyond. The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-driven, and passionate about creating sustainable social impact. Someone who can both strategize and roll up their sleeves. Key Responsibilities Fundraising Events (Co-Leadership) Co-lead the fundraising events team alongside the Fundraising Events Manager and Event Coordinator, providing strategic direction and additional capacity Drive sponsorship and partnership outreach, both warm (past collaborators and volunteer partners) and cold (mission-aligned companies) Support execution of existing annual events including the Flag Football Fundraiser, Rally Paper, and Holiday Gift Basket Drive Develop new recurring fundraising events to fill gaps in the calendar, specifically fall semester and February through May, building toward a consistent yearly event lineup Leverage relationships with university clubs and associations to co-host or integrate fundraising & programming opportunities Individual Donor Program (Oversight) Oversee and support the team working on recurring donor acquisition and communication Apply a marketing lens to improve donor engagement strategies, including digital presence (e.g. LinkedIn) and community-facing brand awareness Explore creative outreach channels such as campus publications, partner event integrations, and branded merchandise that build Welfare Avenue's identity among students General Fundraising Leadership Represent Welfare Avenue at external events and networking opportunities such as conferences and community tables Track fundraising goals, donor activity, and campaign performance Maintain donor and sponsor records and prepare periodic fundraising reports Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to amplify campaigns Who You Are Experience in fundraising, marketing, business development, sales, or partnerships, ideally within a student or nonprofit context Strong network Excellent relationship-building skills, comfortable with both warm outreach and cold prospecting Strategic thinker who can also execute and delegate effectively Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple projects Passionate about community impact, student engagement, and social causes Grant writing experience is an asset Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset What You'll Gain A co-leadership role with real ownership over the direction of Welfare Avenue's fundraising Hands-on experience building sponsorship pipelines, recurring events, and donor programs Access to a growing network of nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and corporate partners Flexible, collaborative work environment with a passionate student-led team Professional references based on performance and contribution

What you’ll do

Co-lead fundraising strategy and events, develop sponsorship and partnership opportunities, and support recurring donor acquisition and engagement. Represent the organization at networking events, track fundraising performance, maintain donor and sponsor records, and collaborate with marketing and communications.

Requirements

Experience in fundraising, marketing, business development, sales, or partnerships is sought, ideally in a student or nonprofit setting, along with a strong network and excellent relationship-building skills. Candidates should be strategic, organized, self-motivated, and able to execute and manage multiple projects; grant writing and English-French bilingualism are assets.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Professional References
• Networking Opportunities
• Hands-On Experience

Listed skills

• Sales · Preferred
• Campaign Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• Fundraising · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Partnership Development
• Sponsorship Outreach
• Relationship Building
• Networking
• Donor Engagement
• Campaign Management
• Event Strategy
• Business Development
• Sales
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Recordkeeping
• Fundraising Reporting
• Grant Writing

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Marketing
• Sales
• Social Services