Overview
Officer, Event Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Cystic Fibrosis Canada / Fibrose kystique Canada
Location: Hybrid role based in Greater Toronto Area
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Cystic Fibrosis Canada is looking for our next Officer, Events to help Canadians with cystic fibrosis (CF) live W/O Limits .
Imagine life, health, and hope without limits . You can help us lengthen life-spans and improve lives. Ensure CF care and support is available. Increase access to critical medicines. Help everyone in Canada’s CF community live fully, beyond the limits of cystic fibrosis.
Are you ready to help Canadians live without limits ?
WHO ARE WE?
Cystic Fibrosis Canada has dramatically changed the cystic fibrosis story, advancing research and care that has more than doubled life expectancy. Since being founded by parents in 1960, Cystic Fibrosis Canada has grown into a leading organization with a central role engaging people living with cystic fibrosis, parents and caregivers, volunteers, researchers and healthcare professionals, government and donors, all working together to change lives through treatments, research, information and support.
Despite remarkable progress, the fight is not yet done; there are still Canadians left behind. The organization’s goal is to keep pushing until all people with cystic fibrosis can experience a full, healthy life, without limits.
THE ROLE AND IMPACT:
The Event Officer plays a key role in advancing Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s mission by planning and executing high-impact fundraising events that engage communities, strengthen relationships, and drive revenue growth. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Signature Events, this role leads the delivery of CF Canada’s signature fall third-party fundraising event, the Fusion Gala, and supports other priority initiatives including Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History, Lawn Summer Nights, and other selected third-party and DIY fundraising events.
Working closely with volunteer co-chairs, committees, sponsors, donors, participants, vendors, and an external event planner, the Event Officer is responsible for coordinating fundraising activity, event logistics, communications, stakeholder engagement, and budget oversight to help achieve revenue, participation, and stewardship goals. This position is both strategic and hands-on, combining strong event management and fundraising expertise with a focus on exceptional supporter experiences, cross-functional collaboration, and the delivery of meaningful events that inspire action and support best practices in event fundraising.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH:
Duties and responsibilities
Fusion Gala (October)
- Coordinate the planning and execution of the Fusion Gala in partnership with volunteer co-chairs, the event committee, the external event planner, and the regional team, including sponsorship, ticket sales, donations, communications, and event logistics.
- Serve as the primary staff contact for the volunteer committee, including preparing for and attending committee meetings, providing progress updates, and supporting the recruitment and coordination of event-day volunteers.
- Work closely with the event planner to manage venue logistics, catering, vendors, décor, entertainment, and silent and live auction execution.
- Develop and execute event communications in collaboration with volunteer co-chairs, including email communications, social media content, thank-you letters, event scripts, slideshows, and program materials.
- Act as the primary liaison for sponsors, donors, and guests by coordinating sponsorship fulfillment, invoicing, payment tracking, receipting, guest lists, and seating requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to volunteer co-chairs to strengthen fundraising performance, improve return on investment, and apply leading fundraising practices.
- Monitor and manage the event budget, timelines, and critical path to ensure delivery against approved plans and revenue goals.
Event Management and Experience Delivery
- Manage a diverse portfolio of event organizers and third-party fundraisers across key streams including DIY, Golf, Gaming, Cause Marketing or National Events.
- Project…
Title: Officer, Event
Company: Cystic Fibrosis Canada / Fibrose kystique Canada
Location: Toronto, Canada
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