Who We Are

We're not your typical non-profit. We bring swagger to everything we do. That means we move with purpose in every step, driven by our commitment to putting our community at the centre of our work. Every day, we ask ourselves to see possibilities where others see limits. Because people with Parkinson's and care partners deserve better. Better care, more inclusive research and access to treatment and support that make living well possible.

Our mission is to empower and inspire people living with Parkinson's and their care partners to live fully and courageously. Through community support, advocacy, and research, we encourage others to see a diagnosis not as a dimming of light, but a spark for a new beginning.

Move forward. Together. On Mission.

The Role

The Event Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing a portfolio of peer-to-peer fundraising events, including Parkinson Canada SuperWalk, SuperMom Walk/Run, Pedaling for Parkinson's, Growling Beaver, and Fundraising Your Way (third-party fundraising), which are primarily aimed at raising funds for Parkinson Canada. This role involves overseeing all logistical aspects of the events, and building relationships with participants, donors, sponsors, and volunteers, ensuring that financial targets are met. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, creative, and skilled at relationship building, with a passion for fundraising.

This is a hybrid role that offers the flexibility to work remotely from your home office, with regular travel required to attend, support, and oversee in‑person fundraising events throughout the year.

What You Bring

- Post-secondary degree in appropriate discipline.
- Minimum of 2 (two)



years of progressive fundraising experience, with a proven track record in event management.
- Experience in volunteer management is required.
- Familiarity with key event management concepts (maintenance of critical path, etc.).
- Demonstrated understanding of sponsorship.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, budgetary and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent research, analytical and written skills.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Online Event Fundraising Software).
- Demonstrated ability to be versatile.
- Client service driven with a proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Ability to travel within Canada
- Valid G driver's license required.
- Must be comfortable driving a panel van or cube truck for events as required.
- Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.
- Must be fluent in French and English.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Through Participant, Donor, and Sponsor Engagement

- Cultivate relationships with participants, donors, and sponsors, ensuring they feel valued and engaged in Parkinson Canada's mission.
- Manage all points of the event cycle for a portfolio of top fundraisers and team captains, from recruitment, goal setting and team building,



to fundraising coaching and communicating the impact of funds raised.
- Handle participant and donor inquiries and ensure timely and accurate communication before, during, and after events.
- Identify and solicit potential sponsors to contribute financial or in-kind support for events.
- Collaborate with the Philanthropy team to identify high-capacity event participants and donors.
- Work with the Events team to leverage the Convio Luminate and TeamRaiser platforms for optimal fundraiser stewardship and implement fundraising best practices.

Event Planning and Management

- Work with the Events team to execute a portfolio of SuperWalk, Pedaling for Parkinson's, Growling Beaver, and Fundraising Your Way events across Canada.
- Implement the annual strategic plan for SuperWalk, Pedaling for Parkinson's, Growling Beaver, and Fundraising Your Way events.
- Work closely with the event management and marketing teams to promote local events through promotional materials, emails, social media, and paid media opportunities.
- Manage local event pages, updating them with key information such as route maps, sponsor logos, and event-day agendas.
- Lead volunteers and committees as required, with support from the Volunteer Coordinators.
- Manage local vendors and supporter relationships.
- Organize and lead face-to-face meetings as required.
- Hold monthly conference calls with volunteer event coordinators.
- Build capacity, including the delivery of volunteer training programs.
- Ensure the management of bookings, insurance, and permits as required for events within the portfolio.
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📌 Bilingual Event Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Parkinson Canada
📍 Canada