February 15, 2007 – Position: Fundraising and Marketing Consultant

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007 Starting Date: April 2, 2007

Job Description: The Commonwealth Games Foundation of Canada is seeking professional services to execute the priorities of the Commonwealth Games Foundation of Canada.

The role will require a consultant with the availability to commit three days per week. The initial timeframe is for one year, with the possibility of annual renewals. The time commitment could potentially increase closer to the XIX Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi India in 2010.

Reporting to the Foundation President and Board of Directors, the consultant will be responsible for strategically driving our alliance relationships across the country with sponsors and partners, utilizing outstanding business development, program management, marketing, sales and relationship skills. In addition, the consultant will apply a balance of personal and public relations skills and business industry acumen.

Deliverables will include:

Develop and execute business goals with assigned sponsors/ partners that align to key strategies of the Foundation

Attain quadrennial fundraising goals

Develop and manage budgets and financial targets

Develop and maintain sponsorship database

Create sponsorship materials with associated rights and benefits

Service existing sponsors/partners

Seek out new sponsors/partners

Administrative management of Board of Directors’ meetings, Annual General Meetings and other Foundation functions

Ensure professional standard for Foundation events with regard to signage, badges, documentation and program scenarios

Provide regular reports

Qualifications:

Proven track record of at least 5 years experience working in public relations, fundraising and communications field. Must be a motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. A university degree and/or college diploma as well as the ability to communicate in both official languages would be an asset.

The successful consultant will be required to provide their own office space and equipment and must be available to attend meetings at the National Office of Commonwealth Games Canada in Ottawa.

Please forward a resume, expected compensation, and a covering letter clearly detailing experience in amateur sport (if any), previous fundraising initiatives, goals and successes, and any other relevant information explaining interest in this position.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday February 28th at 4pm EST and can be sent in confidence to:

Mrs. Elke Hickey, Commonwealth Games Foundation of Canada Subject line: CGFC Job Application Via e-mail to: elke@commonwealthgames.ca

Or to:

Commonwealth Games Foundation of Canada c/o Mrs. Elke Hickey 120-2255 boul St-Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3

Salary Range: To be Determined

Type of Position:
Contractor

Contact Information:
Elke Hickey
Commonwealth Games Canada
120-2255 Boul. St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa , ON, Canada
K1G 4K3
E-mail: elke@commonwealthgames.ca
Tel. 613-244-6868 x 221
Fax. 613-244-6826
http://www.commonwealthgames.ca