BrainWave Committee Member Position - Community Outreach

Community Outreach Volunteer Role Overview

Do you have a passion for fundraising and building meaningful partnerships? In this role, you will support the values and mission of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada by connecting with your local community and cultivating corporate partnerships and sponsor ships.

• Identify and secure sponsors to help fund events.
• Source and secure food and beverage donations through gift-in-kind sponsor ships.
• Negotiate with vendors for services such as catering, entertainment, and equipment rentals.
• Solicit and secure local gift-in-kind and cash sponsor ships.
• Support sponsorship fulfillment, ensuring partners receive appropriate recognition.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and site hosts, communicating program updates and addressing any issues as needed.
• Assist in crafting sponsorship proposals, donor thank-you letters, and event recaps.
• Capture photos, testimonials, and key event moments for future marketing use.

• Post‑secondary education in Event Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related discipline is an asset.
• 1–3 years of experience in event coordination, fundraising, with a proven track record of securing gifts, or a related field.
• A positive attitude, excellent communication, interpersonal skills and relationship management skills.
• Experience managing corporate engagement programs and event sponsor ships.
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check Required.

• 5-7 hours per month with more frequent meetings closer to the event.
• Commitment is flexible based on your own schedule.
• All BrainWAVE volunteer roles are designed as two-year terms, with the opportunity to renew for one additional term.