VOLUNTEER POSITION

Needed: Volunteer Fundraiser
Organization: Environmental Leadership Canada
Location: Canada (Volunteer-based, can work remotely)

About Environmental Leadership Canada:

Environmental Leadership Canada (ELC), registered charitable # 762079549 RR 0001, aims to build a new generation of environmental leaders and boost the capacity of everyday Canadians to advocate for their communities and work towards a more sustainable future for all.

ELC was launched in 2023 with support from our sister organization, GreenPAC, a non-partisan, non-profit that works to build environmental leadership in politics. Our mission at ELC is to empower individuals with knowledge about environmental politics. We believe that people need to know how politics works, so they can make politics work for the planet. Our efforts are dedicated to building a new generation of environmental leaders and increasing the capacity of everyday Canadians to engage in our democracy. Our programs include the Parliamentary Internship for the Environment, the Municipal Climate Internship, Every Day Advocates, and 100 Debates on the Environment (programs founded by and transferred from GreenPAC, which remains a partner in their delivery). Our work is national in scope and significantly, but not exclusively, focused on federal-level politics.

Position Overview:

As a Volunteer Fundraiser at ELC, you will play a crucial role in helping us raise funds to support our charitable organization. Your efforts will enable us to build a solid foundation under our new charity and expand our programs that empower youth and everyday Canadians who care about the environment to engage in politics and for environmental leadership in politics.

We are seeking individuals with a passion for politics and the environment, and the skills to identify funding opportunities, assist with writing grant proposals, and contribute to fundraising strategies. This position is unlikely to include events, tabling or other forms of local community outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on the applicant’s skills, experience and interests, responsibilities may include:

• Undertaking research on foundations and other granting bodies (using our database); tracking priorities and deadlines
• Contributing to the development of funding proposals
• Collaborating with team members to develop individual donor campaigns and stewardship/retention strategies
• Developing donor communications and/or social media collateral
• Conducting needs assessments and other relevant research
• Contributing to organizational fundraising strategies (e.g. annual targets and plans)

Qualifications and Requirements:

Some of the skills that would be beneficial in this role include:

• Knowledge and/or experience with fundraising, philanthropy, marketing
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and standards (e.g. Imagine Canada)
• Experience volunteering or working in the non-profit sector
• Commitment to working in compliance with our organization’s policies and procedures
• Experience working or volunteering in digital environments
• Experience using Indesign or Canva is an asset

Skills and Personal Traits:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with a team (e.g. bring ideas forward, hear and build upon others ideas and perspectives, and collaborate to identify the best path forward)
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Good judgement
• A passion for the environment and politics
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, and a creative thinker who can contribute innovative fundraising ideas

What We Expect from You:

• Willingness to commit to volunteering with us for 4-6 months; we are flexible on the number of hours you can contribute per week or month but are seeking someone with a minimum of 2.5 hours a week
• Enthusiasm for our work and help us raise funds to achieve our mission
• Maintenance of the confidentiality of the organization and data/IP
• Compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Represent Environmental Leadership Canada in a professional manner
• Open communication (e.g. report any concerns at the earliest opportunity)
• Commitment to applying an anti-racist and equity-focused lens to your tasks, as relevant
• Provide ample notice if you cannot fulfill your volunteer role.

What You Will Get in Return:

• Induction, training, support, and supervision to excel in your role.
• The opportunity to learn new skills and expand your network.
• The satisfaction of making a significant difference in support of a new charity and making the environment a driving priority in politics.
• Important work experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Development of new skills and the application of existing ones.
• Job references after four months of volunteering with us.

If you are passionate about politics, the environment, believe in the power of education, and want to contribute to a healthier planet, we encourage you to apply for this Volunteer Fundraiser position. Join us in our mission to create a new generation of environmental leaders and make a meaningful impact on our environment.

Please forward resumes along with a cover letter to: info@environmentalleadership.ca with subject, Volunteer fundraiser

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