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JOB SUMMARY You will be working with the energetic Community Engagement and Partnerships (CEP) team. CEP spearheads funding development and growth through partnerships, grants, sponsorships, and donations, for the purpose of creating social impact through YMCA’s programme which includes social work and services. The department is highly collaborative with other teams within the Programme Division and with social enterprise business units to develop, plan and execute funding growth initiatives. Why Join Us: • Gain hands-on experience in event planning, volunteer management and partnership development. • Work alongside experienced professionals in the non-profit sector and expand your professional network. • Develop valuable skills in process development, administrative tasks and creative problem-solving. • Make a meaningful impact in your community and contribute to positive change! RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events concepts and manage event timelines. • Conduct market research to identify funding trends from foundations, family offices and corporations. • Compile research findings into presentations to inform future fundraising initiatives and event planning efforts. • Assist in crafting an engagement plan to create opportunities for donors’ engagement and partnership outreach. • Leverage your analytical skills to organize data into a streamlined and intuitive structure for usage efficiency. • Work closely with team members to document standard operating procedures related to fundraising activities and partnership outreach. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Passion Personified: A passion for advocacy and fundraising for needs that serve the community, and loves sharing impactful stories that tug on heartstrings. • Administrative Ace: Sharp and keen eye in preparing documents and maintaining records which involves data entry. • People Person: Good interpersonal skills, enjoy connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds. • Communication Pro: Effective communication skills across different platforms and levels – both verbal and written. • Tech Enthusiast: Tech-savvy and proficient in MS Office. If you’re a graphic designer whiz with skills in Canva, Photoshop and web editing – even better!