Fundraising Manager (Co-Lead, Volunteer)

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