The volunteer Fundraising & Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and promoting fundraising activities, as well as seeking sponsorship opportunities to support the Club's operations, events, and long-term sustainability. This role is vital to ensure the Club has the resources to continue offering affordable, high-quality training to the dog-owning community.
Non-Committee Role
This is a voluntary, non-committee position, offering flexibility while making a valuable contribution to the Club.
Key Duties / Responsibilities
Fundraising Activities
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Plan and manage fundraising activities such as sausage sizzles, raffles, can drives, etc.
Coordinate logistics, volunteers, and promotional materials for each fundraising activity
Track income raised and ensure funds are accurately reported and allocated
Sponsorship Development
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Identify and approach potential sponsors (e.g., local businesses, other relevant companies) with sponsorship proposals
Maintain positive relationships with sponsors and ensure they receive appropriate recognition and benefits agreed
Develop and maintain sponsorship packages aligned with the Club's goals and offerings
Collaboration and Communication
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Work closely with the Committee to ensure alignment of fundraising and sponsorship efforts with Club priorities
Collaborate with the Newsletter Editor, Social Media Content Creator and Website Content Coordinator to promote fundraising activities and acknowledge sponsors
Provide updates on fundraising goals, sponsorship status and outcomes
Relationships
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Reports to the Secretary
Liaises with the President, Committee Members, Website Content Coordinator, Newsletter Editor, Social Media Content Creator, volunteers assisting with events, and sponsors
Desirable Skills and Attributes
Strong organisational and planning skills
Highly confident in reaching out to business and community groups
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiastic, creative, and community minded
Ability to manage tasks independently and as part of a team
Experience with fundraising or sponsorship (desirable, but not essential)
Provides monthly reports to the Committee on fundraising outcomes and sponsorship activity
Commitment
12-month commitment
Approx. 2-4 hours per week, depending on the timing and scale of activities
Training: An orientation of the Club's previous fundraising initiatives and sponsorship proposal will be provided, as well as ongoing support and collaboration from the Committee is available.
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