Job Description

Kits for a Cause connects companies and individuals to local charities and provides them with a tailored team-building activity and/or corporate giving program. They make it fun, easy, and impactful and ensure that the experience is turnkey, down to providing the hand-picked essential items for each charity partner.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and driving impactful programs? Kits For a Cause is seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as a Charity Relationship and Corporate Employee Engagement Event Specialist.

About You

You are passionate about building and maintaining meaningful relationships and partnerships with multiple charities and NFP organizations. You have experience managing a high volume of clients and programs, with great attention to detail and excellent time management. You are enthusiastic about collaborating with diverse teams across various industries. You are an authentic, purpose-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, busy environment. If you're eager to make a real difference and create a lasting impact in the community, we want you on our team!

About the Position:

Kits For a Cause is a social enterprise that specializes in providing team-building/engagement volunteer experiences known as Kit-packing events for donors, in an outsourced resource model. As the Social Impact and Corporate Employee Engagement Event Specialist, you'll play a vital role in building and maintaining donor relationships while effectively implementing the Kits For a Cause Programs across North America

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Management (40%):

Educate, Strengthen, build, grow, and maintain relationships with corporate and individual donors. Act as a point of contact to create customized engagement programs that are sustainable and generate revenue throughout the year. Liaison with non-profits and match donors to their cause of choice Design corporate employee engagement/CSR events and match groups to charities aligned with their cause and geographic location. Create awareness of our three donation programs among clients, donors, and charities. Deliver professional and timely client communications across various channels. Provide reporting against varying data metrics Develop positive impact stories to increase awareness about KFAC Programs Meet and exceed individual goals and team KPIs
Event Logistics (30%):

Manage product orders within provided timelines and budgets. Liaise with the purchasing team for the current needs of the clients. Coordinate timely and accurate supply orders. Provide clients with clear instructions for shipping, receiving, and event setup. Prepare agenda and virtual toolkits for all events to ensure a seamless experience.
Administrative Tasks (15%):

Maintain an up-to-date client contact database using our CRM system. Ensure accurate and timely updates to pipeline tools based on the client journey.
Creative (15%):

Offer creative insights and ideas to enhance engagement and program impact. Customize written materials to align with various brand voices. Utilize Canva to create visually appealing event materials.
Qualifications:

Degree/Diploma in Business/Communications/Social Sciences/Event Management/Fundraising or relevant work experience 3-4 years of account management, relationship management or business development experience Knowledge and/or experience of the NFP sector Event planning/management experience Planning and logistics experience is an advantage Donor management experience is not necessary but would be an asset Experience using an online data management system
Skills and Attributes:

Have a passion for engagement and conversation to expand our ever-growing client base. Comfortable engaging with high-profile clients and stakeholders. Ability to build and maintain relationships that generate regular activity Incredible attention to detail, highly organized with excellent time management. Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround times and manage a pipeline of 20+ programs and events at any given time. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Easy to adapt and be flexible to the needs of clients and the not-for-profit sector Purpose-driven individual who understands the power of our program and the opportunity at hand - each successful day creates a positive impact Ability to work with small to large organizations, NFPs, Charities, and Donors. A team player who loves helping people and making a difference. Must be inclusive and empathetic to those in need Bilingual - French and English - considered an asset

Bargains Group / Kits for a Cause Team's Core Values are:

We consciously care (we give a sht).
We are community builders. We make a positive impact.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

North York, ON M6B 3Y1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What motivates you Do you or have you volunteered? If yes, please tell us about it What do you enjoy doing in your free time Do you have event coordination or management experience What are your salary range expectations What do you value most in a workplace
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-02