fundraising campaign consultant

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Additional Skills

• Train and supervise staff

Area of Specialization

• Interactive/new media
• Fundraising

Work Setting

• Consulting firm
• Social service or charity agency

Specific Skills

• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
• Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Website content and press releases
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Own Tools/Equipment

• Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise

• Contractors
• 11-15 people

Work Location Information

• Willing to relocate

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?