Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa

Posted on Friday, July 12th, 2019

Volunteer Position Title: Evening in the Maritimes Gala Fundraising Assistant
Volunteer Position Time Frame: Ongoing-10/31/2019

Contact Name: Corey Fortier
Contact Email: cfortier@citizenadvocacy.org
Website: https://www.citizenadvocacy.org
Location: 312 Parkdale Ave

Mission: To deliver support and advocacy that will enhance the quality of life, socially-valued roles and choice for people living with disabilities and their families.

Volunteer Position Description:

Citizen Advocacy Ottawa is a local registered charity celebrating our 45th anniversary this year. We support those living with a disability across age and disability spectrum.

Our annual fundraising event, Evening in the Maritimes, is one of the premier galas in Ottawa. Over the last 25 years, we have raised over 3.3 million dollars to support our programming. In 2019, over 600 guests came to enjoy an amazing east coast themed ‘kitchen party’ and helped us raise $142,000 which helps us deliver our programs.

We are looking for an event management student who seeks experience in the fundraising side of event management and wants to have first-hand experience planning a gala for over 600 people at the Casino Lac-Leamy, one of Ottawa’s premier venues.

This would involve a number of tasks which would be ideal for a driven and ambitious student.

Principal responsibilities would include:

  • Identifying potential donors locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.
  • Corresponding with companies, private donors and organizations to procure live and silent auction items.
  • Ensuring logistical support for those interested in donating items.
  • Effectively communicating Citizen Advocacy messaging while interacting with the public.

Secondary responsibilities/mentorship opportunities based on student interest:

  • Shadowing/ being involved in developing and delivering media strategy
  • Shadowing/ being involved in venue logistics and third party coordination
  • Shadowing/ being involved in Committee minutes/ action plan document creation
  • Shadowing/ being involved in Registration of over 600 guests
  • Being exposed to significant networking opportunities
  • Shadowing the event manager on the event day
  • Other duties based on students areas of interest and desire for development

We are searching for a student (potentially two) who would be able to support us for a full year commitment or just one term, with a minimum commitment of 5 hours a week.

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Police record check
  • Minimum 19 years of age

How to Apply: To express your interest in this opportunity, please contact Corey Fortier at cfortier@citizenadvocacy.org


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