The Big Brothers Big Sisters of PEI office will be closed Friday, December 22nd at 2:oopm until Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. We hope that everyone is able to enjoy their holiday season with friends and family. We are looking forward to returning in 2024, and we have some big news to share in the coming year.

It’s hard to believe but the Dream Cottage campaign is almost over – we are giving away the Dream Cottage 2 weeks today!  If you like to wait until the end of the campaign to get your tickets, now is the time.  Announcing our final Early Bird Prize winners is always such a great way to start a weekend!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COTTAGE LIVING PRIZE WINNERS:

Aubrey Reardon won the WestJet Gift-of-Flight for one roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed  WestJet destination

Jordan Buttimer won a $2500 Gift Card to the business of your choice sponsored by Desjardins Financial Security Independent

Jimmy Dow won a $150 ADL Store Gift Card

Robert Handrahan won a Lighthouse from Harbourview Training Centre & 12 bars of handmade soap from The Reach Foundation

Trevor Campbell won a Souris Sauces Sampler Pack

Alonzo Blaisdell won a Headrush Party Speaker from the Source

WHAT’S UP NEXT AT THE DREAM COTTAGE: THE DREAM COTTAGE DRAW

There isn’t much time left!  If you haven’t got your tickets yet, don’t wait too long – 86% of the tickets are already sold.  The deadline to buy tickets is Thursday, September 7th at 6 pm (unless we sell out early).  On Friday, September 8th at 2 pm, someone is going to win the beautiful 30th Dream Cottage.  Don’t miss you chance to win!!

Order Your Tickets Online

 

THE DREAM COTTAGE

This beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Prestige Homes design has 1056 square feet of living space that includes a beautiful living room/dining room/kitchen with a spectacular wall of windows that will perfectly frame your view.  For those who love to cook or entertain, the airy open space, kitchen island, walk-in pantry and patio door access to your bbq will be perfect for a leisurely meal or get together.

Rob from PEI Home and RV Centre has outdone himself with elegant new design features like a front entry with coat closet and French door, primary bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom, self-contained second bedroom area with bathroom and laundry for maximum privacy, and beautiful exterior finishes.

The beautiful cottage design is enhanced by furniture chosen by Julie from Hambly’s BrandSoure Home Furnishings. Preparing a meal will be a dream with 4 stainless steel appliances including the fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave.  There is even a washer & dryer in the laundry closet. And thanks to the heat pump donated by GreenFoot Energy Solutions, will be comfortable no matter what season you head to the cottage.

Check out our Dream Cottage website for more info and photos of the Dream Cottage

TO GET YOUR TICKETS

Visit the Dream Cottage: Located in the the Charlottetown Canadian Tire parking lot. Open Monday through Friday from 10 to 6 pm and Sundays from 12 to 5 pm

Phone: 902-368-7758 or 1-877-411-3729

Order Your Tickets Online

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

To find out more about the Dream Cottage campaign, check out the 2023 Dream Cottage Webpage

To see all of our 2022 Prize Winners so far, check out our Winner’s Blog Post

To find out more about what your ticket purchase supports, check out our What We Do page

See you support in action, read our Monthly Enewsletter

Interested in volunteering, but want to know more? Check out our FAQ page

Are you looking for a career opportunity that will allow you to make a difference? Join our team as the Communications and Development Manager and help ignite the power and potential of young people across PEI!  You could be part of a great team who are focused on helping youth reach their full potential.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Myron Yates at myron.yates@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca by September 1st

COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

*PLEASE NOTE, LISTED AS EVENT MARKETING SPECIALIST ON GOVERNMENT WEBSITES TO MATCH NOC CODES

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Director who is responsible for all fund development projects and agency communications.

Accountability:  The Communications and Development Manager supervises the Projects and Events Coordinator, BFKS Assistant(s) and Summer Students.

DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a yearly Development Plan which meets agency budgetary goals.
• Plan and implement fundraising campaigns including Bowl for Kids Sake and Dream Cottage.
• Provide support and leadership to fundraising teams during campaigns.
• Produce campaign materials including advertising, team material, websites, social media content, etc.
• Create Sponsorship proposals, Grant Application material, and Donor Recognition pieces as needed.
• Identify and develop other sources of revenue streams including sponsorships, grants, bequests, and other development opportunities.
• Oversee other development opportunities including Matchmakers, Memorials, Third Party Fundraisers, Giving Tuesday, Planned Giving etc.
• Regularly assess fundraising campaigns to streamline processes and innovate to keep campaigns fresh.
• Ensure that necessary letters, bills, tax receipts, etc. are sent to campaign participants promptly.
• Maintain accurate records on all campaigns, including written campaign evaluations.
• Create Donor Engage data entry policies and ensure the database is properly maintained.
• Maintain our Canada Helps Giving Platform.
• Lead a Capital Campaign to fund planned facilities expansion.

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT & MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop an annual recruitment campaign in consultation with staff and other stakeholders.
• Create recruiting collateral including flyers, brochures, posters, etc.
• Communicate the agency’s need for volunteers through advertising, social media, etc.
• Develop partnerships with external sources to assist in reaching recruitment goals.
• Look for new ways to reach potential volunteers.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers when extra help is needed in relation to fund development and office related activities.
• Review and evaluate volunteer recruitment and retention.

COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote the mission and needs of the agency.
• Ensures consistency and brand compliance in all agency communications.
• Create a yearly Communications Plan that includes Fundraising & Development, Volunteer recruitment, Donor and Volunteer Recognitions, and Strategic needs.
• Maintain our website and develop new stories and posts as needed.
• Develop and strengthen our social media presence which includes Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube.
• Search for and create social media content related to bullying, academic success, volunteerism, and activities for kids, and other areas which complement BBBS expertise.
• Regularly assess communication strategies (internal and external) and adjust as needed.
• Help incorporate EDI Framework into our communications and our work.
• Create new communication tools like e-newsletters and testimonial videos.
• Maintain relationships with local media.
• Produce press releases, e-newsletter and social media content centered on Agency events, human interest stories, accomplishments, areas of expertise, etc.
• Ensure volunteers, participants, sponsors, etc., are thanked promptly and when appropriate acknowledged in the media and/or at the annual general meeting.

OTHER DUTIES

• Provide strategic planning input.
• Maintain relationships with sponsors, supporters, volunteers, children & their families, National, ASA, and the Community Sector Network.
• Monitor Best Practices and amend procedures and processes as needed.
• Look for new opportunities like Giving Tuesday, which provide the agency with fundraising and/or public relations opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:   College Diploma or Certificate in Business, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Sales.

Professional:  Minimum of two years of fund raising and/or at least two years Communications and Marketing experience.

Skills required:

-Strong sales skills
-Strong phone skills
-Strong customer relations skills
-Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds
-Strong problem solving skills
-Leadership
-Effective participation in team meetings
-Represent the Agency in the community in a professional manner
-Strong organizational skills
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-Sound computer skills to manage Canada Helps Database, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Website management, email, CRM, Canva
-Effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills
-Ability to work flexible hours

COMPETENCIES:

Approachability –

Is easy to approach and talk to; is warm, welcoming, pleasant, and polite; builds rapport well; comfortable with people.

Customer Service Orientation –

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of agency stakeholders and others in the community; gets first-hand information and uses it for improvements in fund development; establishes and maintains effective relationships with all stakeholders and gains their trust and respect.

Decision Making / Decisiveness / Judgment –

Assess situations to determine the importance, and potential problems, gather and process relevant information, generate workable solutions and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization and/or those concerned.

Planning & Organizing –

Can marshal resources to get things done; works cooperatively and effectively with others and can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Goal Orientation –

Is willing and able to set and pursue goals with commitment and to take pride in his/her accomplishment.

Initiative / Independence –

Demonstrates self-control and ability to manage time and priorities; ability to complete tasks independently; takes initiative and acts without waiting for direction; accepts responsibility for actions and results; fosters innovation and creativity; strives for continuous improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

*Busy office environment.

*Work hours flexible to meet program and customer needs.

*Employee must have a valid PEI Driver’s License, clean driving abstract, a   reliable vehicle, and a minimum of $1,000,000 PL&PD insurance coverage on the vehicle.

Salary Range: $50,000 to $54,000

Closing Date: September 1st

TO APPLY BY E-MAIL, PLEASE CONTACT:

Myron Yates; Executive Director

myron.yates@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca