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Fundraising Committee Member

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Volunteer Position Name / Role: Fundraising Committee Member
Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021
Organization Name: Dufferin Parent Support Network
Organization Contact: Laura LaRocca
519-940-8678
info@dpsn.ca
Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: Make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in our community. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your skills and talents in support of parents in our community. The Canadian Longitudinal Study of 22,500 children and youth demonstrates that ineffective parenting is 10 times as powerful in predicting behaviour problems as socio-economic barriers such as poverty.
Type of Organization: Child and Family Service
More Info Link: http://www.dpsn.ca
Volunteer type position is suitable for:
  • Adult (18 +)
Duties / Roles / Activities: Assist in developing and implementing fundraising strategies including sponsorships and grants and help identify new potential funders and sponsors. You'll attend daytime meetings ten times per year (September to June) and fundraising committee meetings and special events as required. At the moment, all these meetings are virtual.
Sample Tasks:
Dates & Times:
  • Daytime
  • Evening
Seasonal: All Year
Location of Volunteer Activity:
  • Any Dufferin
  • Orangeville and area
  • Shelburne and area
  • Grand Valley and area
Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes
Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): No
Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: No
Commitment Length / Duration: Long Term (more than 1 year)
Training Required:
  • None
Transportation: Own Transportation Required
Expires: Monday, June 30, 2025
Areas of Interest:
  • Support for Children / Youth
  • Boards / Committees / Task Forces
  • Marketing / Communications / Public Relations
  • Volunteer from Home
Skills / Experience: • Have experience in fundraising
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Grant writing experience would be an asset
• Willingness to solicit contributions
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