Diabetes (2022 Best Banting Gala Committee Member)

Organization Name: Diabetes
Opportunity Title: 2022 Best Banting Gala Committee Member
Category: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Commitment: 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: February 14, 2022
End Date: July 4, 2022

Email: volunteerbc@diabetes.ca
Website: http://www.diabetes.ca
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

Opportunity Description:

EVENT OVERVIEW

Diabetes Canada’s 2022 Best Banting Gala celebrates the magic of 60 years of summer camp, complete with fireside stories, live music, and auction adventures, raising funds to create a magical week at camp for children & youth living with type 1 diabetes.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The BB Gala Committee is responsible for working with volunteers and the Diabetes Canada (DC) staff to execute a successful event in June 2022. The Committee Member will support all fundraising aspects of the event to reach or exceed our revenue goal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participate in at least one committee meeting per month (in-person or teleconference will be scheduled on average per month).
• Identify and approach personal and professional networks for the purpose of securing:

• • Cash sponsors
  • In-kind sponsors
  • Cash donors
  • Auction items

• Actively promote ticket sales with the goal of selling at least 15 to 20 tickets.
• Sell raffle tickets in advance of the event (if pre-event sales are available).
• Raise awareness of the Gala by sharing event information with personal and professional networks through email, social media and / or other means.

Keep the DC Staff Lead apprised of activities i.e. businesses being approached for sponsorship or auction support, ticket projection numbers etc.

COMMITTEE IMPACT

• Increase in revenue leading up to, during and after the Gala.
• Enhanced awareness and participation by individuals in Diabetes Canada’s programs and activities.

SUSTAINED OUTCOMES

• Increased revenue will increase the capacity of Diabetes Canada to deliver programs and services.
• Increased awareness of Diabetes Canada services and programs and therefore increased participation.

BENEFITS

• Play an integral role by engaging communities in the mission, vision, and values of the Diabetes Canada.
• Have a positive impact on the quality of life of people affected by diabetes.
• Strengthen community relationships and have fun!
• Share in the hope with others while inviting them to join in the fight against diabetes.
• Opportunity to visit Camp Kakhamela for a first-hand experience of how the money raised supports the work of one of Diabetes Canada’s valued programs. Dependent on onsite Covid protocols.

SUPPORT

• The Committee Member will have the support of DC staff leads.
• The Committee Member will have the appropriate tools and resources to accomplish the responsibilities of the role.

SKILLS

• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
• Affinity for the work of Diabetes Canada and the valuable services we provide.
• Flexibility in schedule to deliver areas of responsibility and attend at least one meeting.
• Ability to hold others accountable in a positive and motivated manner.
• Work cooperatively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions.
• Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the event.
• Provide regular and timely updates on the progress and potential challenges for a successful event.
• Willingness to take ownership of the event and be responsible for the overall success of the gala.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in community fundraising.
• Experience with fundraising events, particularly galas.
• Strong business and personal connections with a willingness to leverage those connections to achieve the event goals.