CJLO ,Promotions Sponsorship and Fundraising Director Job Vacancy in Canada

CJLO is the campus/community radio station affiliated
with Concordia University. 100% non-profit, and run almost entirely by
volunteers, the station is located in the heart of the Loyola campus in the NDG
borough of Montreal.

CJLO is currently seeking a Promotions, Sponsorship
and Fundraising Director to create new funding structures, partner with
businesses to generate sponsorship opportunities, and build a team to organize
and execute promotional events. Our organization is actively building our
team to help take CJLO to the next level in its development and continued
g

rowth as one of North America’s most well respected campus and community radio
stations.

Responsibilities:

Work with management, executive team and
volunteers to develop a distinct brand for CJLO while marketing and
promoting the station within the various listener communities. Work to
develop and improve the overall efficiency of all aspects of CJLO event and
fundraising activities.
Build & foster relationships with the
business & media communities within and beyond Montreal, as well as
with festivals and the Concordia faculty and alumni to raise awareness,
sponsorship potential and donor support. Recruit yearlong sponsorships
from local businesses and organizations for CJLO on-air programs and the
CJLO magazine. Coordinate and collaborate with local festivals and events
in contra basis exchanging promotions for visibility and interesting
programming.
Recruit volunteers & build a street team
& funding and events committees.
Plan and execute an annual funding drive and
develop various smaller funding opportunities throughout the year: Build a
funding team, develop tactics for motivating volunteers, work with Program
Director to plan special on-air drives and special events, seek out
sponsors & secure gifts for donors, plan funding events within
Concordia & Montreal communities, and ensure annual donor retention,
while meeting annual funding targets.
Plan, staff, execute & evaluate various
events ensuring maximum attendance with the goal of making CJLO a
household name around Montreal and to keep the station active within the
community. Oversee & support existing monthly events around the city.
Manage event information, including databases,
budgets, contacts, sponsors, contributors, and event details; create
standard operating procedures for events and ensure that post event
assessments are completed.
Manage the implementation, creation, and
development of marketing, print, promotional, advertising, and digital
initiatives related to CJLO. Oversee social media & web activities
ensuring consistent & constant online promotion of CJLO programming,
events and branding. Issue press releases as needed and develop strategies
to promote CJLO programming, special interviews and live sessions.
Work with Program Director to develop &
execute a syndicated, cross-community program exchange.

Requirements:

Proven track record of project & event
management (not-for-profit sector preferred)
Experience with fundraising
Expert in marketing, communications and public
relations
Strong pitch and sales abilities (sales
experience a plus)
Strong leadership, team building &
communication skills
Proficient with web tools & a social media
expert
Contacts within the Montreal arts, media and
business communities
Innovative and quick-thinking with exceptional
problem-solving skills
Strong familiarity with Montreal music scene,
Montreal’s multiple cultural communities, local events & festivals and
varying music genres
Bilingual English & French ideal
Valid Quebec driver’s license & vehicle a
plus