Project Manager - Awareness & Fundraising Campaign - Burnside Gorge Community Centre

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization is seeking a Project Manager to lead awareness and fundraising events, ensuring effective project completion. The role requires at least 5 years of project management experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with event planning. The Project Manager will coordinate logistics and collaborate with staff to develop outreach materials. Benefits include project management support and a letter of recommendation upon completion.

Benefits

Project management support

Access to project templates

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Event management experience preferred (nonprofit/community).
• Familiarity with event licensing and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, timeline management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Coordinate logistics for events including venue, food/beverage, ticketing.
• Provide strategic planning consultation and support.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Event management experience

Collaborative problem-solving

Job description

Project Management Volunteers (PMV) Sponsored Project

4-5 hours/ weekly

December 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026

This is a PMV sponsored project. The Project Manager will enter into a 3-way partnership between the Client organization, the Project Manager, and PMV. This will include additional responsibilities and benefits for the Project Manager.

Project Manager applicants, please review the PMV Project Services Agreement.

Benefits

• Project mgmt. support from PMV representative
• Access to PMV’s project templates inventory
• Invitation to networking opportunities

Responsibilities

• Review the Project Services Agreement
• Completing Project Charter
• Completing Project Status updates

About the Organization

Founded in 1991 in response to community need, the Burnside Gorge Community Association (BGCA) began by providing child care, family support, and recreation services to residents of the Burnside Gorge neighbourhood. Since 2002, BGCA has expanded to offer a full continuum of support services to children, youth, and families throughout the capital region. Programming includes a range of childcare programs for ages 3.5 to 11; community and school-based youth and family services; housing and asset development supports; community recreation and special events for all ages; and a variety of community development initiatives.

The purpose of the Burnside Gorge Community Association is to lead, promote and support initiatives which encourage healthy, inclusive, and socially just living.

Project Summary

The Burnside Gorge Community Association I (BGCA) is undertaking an awareness and fundraising campaign through holding two events (in Winter and Summer) to create greater visibility for the Burnside Gorge Community Centre, strengthen relationships with local businesses and residents, and generate long-term program sponsorship. This two-phase initiative will support BGCA’s mission to provide inclusive, community-based services to children, youth, and families across the capital region.

Scope of Work

Phase 1 (Feb/March): Development and distribution of outreach materials, culminating in a Business Mixer event.

Phase 2 (June/July or October/November): Planning and execution of a small-scale fundraising festival to raise funds and profile for Burnside Gorge Community Association BGCA.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning consultation and support
• Lead project planning, timeline management, and stakeholder coordination
• Collaborate with BGCA staff to develop outreach materials and sponsorship strategy
• Coordinate logistics for both events, including venue, food/beverage, ticketing, and licensing
• Conduct research on event models, licensing requirements, and track progress, manage risks, and provide regular updates to BGC leadership
• Support Vendor engagements and selection as required by BGC Executive Director

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years project management experience
• Event management experience (nonprofit or community-based preferred)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with event licensing and vendor coordination (or willingness to research)
• Collaborative approach to leadership and problem-solving

Deliverables

• Project Charter
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Risk Management Plan
• Project Implementation Plan
• Resource Management Plan Including 3rd Party Vendors
• Status Reports for the Executive Director

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

The Client will provide a letter of recommendation to the PM volunteer at the successful conclusion of the project and serve as a reference.