The Canadian Changing Lives Foundation (CCLF) supports underserved individuals and families across Canada through financial literacy, education, affordable housing access, and legal and financial support. Our work helps reduce barriers and create opportunities for greater stability and independence.

Through community programs, partnerships, and access to essential resources, we help people build a stronger future. Accessibility, dignity, and inclusion guide our commitment to creating lasting, positive change.

We are looking for a proactive, relationship-focused Sponsorship Coordinator to secure financial and in-kind support for CCLF’s programs, events, and charitable initiatives. This individual will identify prospective sponsors, develop compelling proposals, manage sponsor relationships, and coordinate sponsorship commitments to strengthen partnerships and expand our community impact.

Position: Sponsorship Coordinator

Salary: $55,000 to $65,000 + annual performance-based bonus

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Benefits:

- 10 Days Paid Vacation
- 3 Paid Sick Days
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Group Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Complimentary Beverages

Major Responsibilities:

Mission Statement/ Continued Lifetime Value Experience: must embrace and contribute to our philosophy in changing lives.

- Foster our core values with red carpet, white glove service.
- Assist all B2C’s, B2E’s, B2Ps and B2Bs.
- Uphold our 4-hour guaranteed response time.
- Support our #changinglives mindset by adapting to our CLVE Philosophy via Telephone, Email, Virtual & Face to Face interactions to ensure targets are met

Company Compliance:

- Complete daily compliance checklists during planning times.
- Promote and participate in company corporate culture philosophy-Teamwork, Team Participation, Corporate Events, Lead By Example Approach, High Performing and adherence to our Employee Code of Conduct - Attitude, Assertiveness, Accountability (Triple AAA) & Provent Productivity Method - CLVE, Compliance, Deadlines (CCD)
- Increase client/employee retention.
- Foster and follow daily process & policies

Position Responsibilities and Duties

Sponsorship Development & Outreach

- Research and qualify prospective corporate sponsors, businesses and community partners whose interests align with the Foundation’s mission.
- Conduct proactive outreach through calls, emails, networking and meetings to secure financial and in-kind sponsorships.
- Maintain an active prospect pipeline, follow up consistently and work toward established sponsorship targets.

Proposals & Partnership Agreements

- Prepare tailored sponsorship proposals, presentations and packages that communicate opportunities, benefits and community impact.
- Present sponsorship options and coordinate discussions on contributions, recognition and deliverables, obtaining management approval before confirming commitments.
- Coordinate agreement preparation,



approvals and documentation to ensure expectations and deadlines are clearly recorded.

Sponsor Relations & Retention

- Serve as a day-to-day contact for sponsors, providing timely updates and coordinating requests throughout the partnership.
- Maintain relationships through regular communication, appreciation and reporting on the impact of their support.
- Identify renewal and expanded partnership opportunities, addressing concerns and escalating issues when necessary.

Event Sponsorship & Recognition

- Coordinate sponsor participation in fundraising events, including attendance, promotional materials, recognition and agreed benefits.
- Work with marketing and event teams to ensure sponsor logos, acknowledgements and other commitments are delivered accurately and on time.
- Attend assigned events to welcome sponsors, support their participation and gather information for post-event follow-up.

Administration & Financial Coordination

- Maintain accurate CRM records of prospects, communications, proposals, agreements, contributions and renewal dates.
- Coordinate invoicing, payment follow-ups and in-kind contribution records with finance, referring tax-receipting questions to authorized personnel.
- Organize sponsorship files and supporting materials in designated folders, following company confidentiality and documentation procedures.

Planning, Reporting & Collaboration

- Coordinate sponsorship activities with leadership, marketing, finance and program teams to support fundraising priorities.
- Report on outreach activity, proposals, confirmed commitments, payments and progress against targets.
- Recommend improvements to sponsorship packages, prospect targeting and retention based on results and sponsor feedback.

Qualifications and Other Requirements:

- Minimum two years of relevant experience in sponsorship, fundraising, business development, partnership management or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach, build professional relationships and secure financial support or business commitments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing, presentations and professional correspondence.
- Experience maintaining CRM records, tracking opportunities and preparing reports using Microsoft Office or comparable tools.
- Strong organization, attention to detail and follow-through when managing multiple prospects and deadlines.
- Education in fundraising, business, marketing, communications or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Excellent technology skills in using all Microsoft Suite Software’s including, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, Outlook, Google Chrome,



etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to express ideas and procedures clearly and concisely; ability to work with highly sensitive information
- Resides in close proximity to the office in Vaughan (preferred)
- Must have > 50 WPM
- Goal-Driven Focus: Their desire to hit targets and/or completed tasks/ assignment/ projects that outweighs any temporary hesitation or fear of social awkwardness
- Assertive Communication: They initiate conversations effortlessly and clearly articulate value propositions without sounding aggressive or pushy.
- Resilience to Rejection: They do not take "no" personally. Instead, they view objections as natural steps in the workplace to learn and perform better
- High Empathy: They are socially bold but highly perceptive, allowing them to read body language, actively listen, and adapt their pitch to the needs of team members or clients
- Natural Curiosity: They ask deep, probing questions to uncover pain points because they genuinely enjoy learning about people and solving problems.
- Unwavering Confidence: They project authority and belief in their service/product, which instantly builds trust and credibility with prospects and team.
- Effective communication involves conveying your message clearly, concisely and accurately with an advanced level of the English Language
- Must own a vehicle and have full access at all times
- Mandatory attendance at Company Annual Events

Assets:

- An established network of corporate or community contacts in Vaughan or the Greater Toronto Area.
- Experience coordinating sponsor recognition, partnership renewals and post-event reporting.
- Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising practices, donor databases and sponsorship agreements.

Work Schedule and Conditions:

- Regular schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM; Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 PM–9:00 PM.
- Event attendance: Attendance at assigned fundraising, sponsorship, sales and marketing events is required, including evenings and weekends.
- External meetings: The position requires attendance at sponsor meetings, networking activities and event locations as assigned.
- Skilled interaction: Work directly with executives, board members, corporate representatives and community partners, demonstrating discretion, professionalism and confident communication.
- Working conditions: Event duties may involve prolonged standing and movement throughout venues.

The BridgGroup of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to provide a culturally diverse workforce. We will not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Sponsorship Coordinator (Woodbridge)
🏢 Canadian Changing Lives Foundation
📍 Woodbridge