About Us
Join us at Deep River and District Health (DRDH) – where innovation
meets compassion in rural healthcare excellence. Nestled in the picturesque
Ottawa Valley, DRDH is more than just a healthcare provider; we are a vibrant
multi-sector health campus on the cusp of exciting expansion and growth. A new chapter of healthcare excellence is unfolding at
DRDH, which is comprised of the Deep River and District Hospital, the Four
Seasons Lodge Long-Term Care Home, and the North Renfrew Family Health Team.
With a recent achievement of Accreditation with Exemplary Standing for the second consecutive time, DRDH stands proud as
a beacon of exceptional person-centered care, with an unwavering purpose to
care for every person like a loved one, within a connected system. Opportunity
DRDH
is growing to better meet the needs of our community, and thus the
philanthropic DRDH Foundation is also growing. We are seeking an Events &
Fundraising Assistant to expand the capacity of the DRDH Foundation to inspire
and enable people to strengthen our community by supporting DRDH through
donations and volunteerism.
The Events & Fundraising Assistant will play a lead role in planning and
executing fundraising and supporter appreciation events for the Foundation, in
addition to providing administration support for Foundation operations.
Reporting to the Community Engagement & Fundraising Coordinator, this
individual will work directly with a variety of stakeholders including current
and prospective donors, DRDH staff, patients, residents, the general public,
community partners, and other third-party interest groups in order to advance
fundraising goals. Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a degree or
diploma, or equivalent/relevant experience with a minimum of 3 years in
communications/marketing, event management and fundraising, preferably in the
charitable or non-profit sector. Experience in a leadership role in planning
and executing public events is essential.
Additional key traits and qualifications for the Events &
Fundraising Assistant include:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), social media platforms, non-profit CRM, and
graphic design software.
- Excellent organizational, project planning and time management skills,
with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and flexibility in meeting
shifting demands and priorities.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Strong customer and quality service orientation.
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
- Demonstrates
professional demeanor, flexibility and adaptability.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent
attendance record.
- Able to use a high degree of discretion in regards to
donors and other fundraising information.
- Ability to maintain positive, respectful and
professional relationships with team members, community partners and other
stakeholders, welcoming diverse perspectives and ideas.
- Completion
of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check.
- Ability to occasionally work a
flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays for events
and off hours meetings, although majority of work is done during normal
business hours.
- Valid
G-Class driver’s license for the Province of Ontario, access to reliable
transportation and willingness to travel locally as needed for events and
meetings.
Key Responsibilities - Coordinate
signature Foundation events, ensuring seamless execution and meeting
fundraising objectives, while serving as the primary point of contact on the
day of the event.
- Develop
and implement event marketing plans to maximize participation and manage the
registration process, setup of online event pages, and engagement with
participants via email, phone, or in-person.
- Build
and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors and external vendors,
securing contributions and ensuring sponsorship commitments are met to their
satisfaction.
- Lead
volunteer recruitment, training, and management, orchestrating volunteer
activities to support event success.
- Act
as a liaison with third-party event organizers, facilitating organization
representation and participation in external events, and contributing to event
committee meetings to align plans with organizational goals.
- Adhere
to event budgeting and planning processes to ensure events are cost-effective
and aligned with annual objectives.
- Provide
excellent customer service to donors, volunteers, and partners as a primary contact
between the Foundation and the public.
- Handle
administrative duties including data entry and quality control in the donor
database, compilation of documentation, and coordination of donation receipts
and meeting schedules, and other administrative duties as assigned.
- Support
donor relations through content creation for social media and newsletters,
assistance with direct mail campaigns, and volunteer management.
- Assist
in the creation of marketing materials, grant proposal submissions, and limited
website maintenance, ensuring all content reflects the Foundation’s values and
objectives.
About the Community
The Town of Deep River
is located along the banks of the beautiful Ottawa River, and offers an
outstanding array of recreational and outdoor activities all year-round. During
summer, the area offers activities such as hiking, canoeing, boating, fishing,
and golf. In winter, skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are just a sample of
the activities available. With its forests and waterways, the Deep River area
offers a great backdrop for an outdoor, wellness-oriented lifestyle. The Town
of Deep River is situated along the Trans-Canada Highway, a short half-hour
drive from the City of Pembroke, and a two-hour drive from Ottawa. Deep River
is also located in close proximity to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories - the largest
nuclear research facility in Canada, as well as Garrison Petawawa. |