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 55Appropriate 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.