Sponsored Employee

Sponsored Employee
(5 Month Contract - 3 positions)

Way Greater Toronto is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Sponsored Employee to join us on a 5 month contract in our Toronto office. This position resides in the Donor Relations & Marketing department, which is responsible for raising funds in support of our organizational Community Impact goals. This is achieved primarily through the annual workplace campaign where hundreds of organizations fundraise on behalf of United Way Greater Toronto. What you’ll do: As part of the 2024 Sponsored Employee Team, Sponsored Employees will provide support to United Way Greater Toronto workplace campaigns during the fall fundraising campaign. Sponsored Employees will work both remotely and in-person, in response to the needs of the workplace campaigns they support. Sponsored Employees work under the management of a professional United Way fundraiser to:

• Support workplace volunteers and United Way staff in the planning and execution of employee workplace campaigns as required
• Develop relationships with and provide excellent customer service to workplace volunteers
• Attend campaign meetings and events as required, in-person and remotely
• Coordinate delivery and collection of campaign materials, supplies and monies
• Coordinate and/or facilitate delivery of training, speeches and presentations to workplace volunteers and employees, in-person and remotely
• Support United Way community and third-party events through handling inquiries and supporting participant registration
• Track campaign progress and identify challenges and solutions with guidance from United Way staff
• Ensure workplaces and volunteers receive appropriate recognition
• Support UWGT Signature events
• Complete weekly stewardship donor calls to follow up on donations
• Complete a detailed final report on all assigned United Way workplace campaigns

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Confident, adaptable, and flexible with a “can do” attitude
• Skilled in utilizing Office 365 and facilitation using virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, Teams and other platforms as required
• A problem solver who thrives working independently and as part of a team
• Goal oriented and seeking new challenges
• Passionate about the community, social justice, and philanthropy

Skills utilized in this position

• Sponsored Employees will build upon their existing experience by developing and enhancing:
• Fundraising, sales, and customer service skills
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Public speaking skills
• Time and project management skills
• Organization, facilitation, and analytical skills
• Equity-mindedness

Additional information Sponsored Employees should be aware of the time commitment and expectations:

• Training and on-boarding will be provided during the first two weeks of the program.
• For the duration of the 22-week program — September 3, 2024, to January 31st, 2025 — Sponsored Employees will work both remotely and in-person, in response to the needs of the workplace campaigns they support.
• Employees will be engaged on a full-time basis.
• Sponsored Employees report to a United Way fundraising manager.

Does this sound like you? Show us your Local Love. Come and do great work at United Way Greater Toronto!
Please apply no later than June 24, 2024. As part of our recruitment process, United Way Greater Toronto offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If we contact you about an opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodation. We are committed to being transparent about our practices around pay. The salary range for this role will be shared with candidates who are being considered for it. About United Way Greater Toronto: As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, United Way Greater Toronto reinforces a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty. United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region works to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need to thrive. Mobilizing community support, United Way’s work is rooted in ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building a more equitable region and lasting solutions to the GTA’s greatest challenges. Learn more about our work at unitedwaygt.org.
Diversity & Inclusion: United Way is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community to ensure we’re best equipped to serve it. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. Our commitment to excellence in diversity goes beyond promoting equity. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives, we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work.