Executive of Fund Development (Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge)

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Volunteer Centre of Calgary offers an opportunity for the Executive of Fund Development role in the Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge. Volunteers will play a crucial role in securing funding and will benefit from valuable experience and networking possibilities while contributing to a national competition emphasizing STEM education.

Benefits

Reference letters

Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals

Chances to appear on television (e.g., CTV, CBC, Global News)

Skill development in problem solving and community engagement

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Prior experience in finance, grant applications, fundraising, or sponsorship seeking is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Apply for grants and contact community sponsors.
• Organize national-scale fundraisers.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Community Engagement

Job description

Executive of Fund Development (Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge)

Duration: 2-3 hours/week

September 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026

The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge is a national competition aimed at high school and junior high students, focusing on the creative application of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in real-life scenarios. Join our team of volunteers from across Canada!

The Executive of Fund Development is responsible for applying for grants, contacting community sponsors, and organizing national-scale fundraisers to support the Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work well in a team. Prior experience in finance, grant applications, fundraising, or sponsorship seeking is an asset.

To apply, please fill out the application here: Application Form. For more information, visit www.canadacybersteamchallenge.com.

Why volunteer for this opportunity?

Volunteer perks include reference letters, opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals across Canada, and chances to appear on television (e.g., CTV, CBC, Global News). Volunteers will also develop skills in problem solving and community engagement.