United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l’Ontario is part of the social fabric that connects and mobilizes our community.

Our strength is bringing people together and improving community conditions. Our efforts span the entire North East District of Ontario as we address complex issues, raise funds to invest in the most impactful programs, and advocate for our most vulnerable citizens.  

Join our team and make a difference!

Fundraising Assistant - Intern, Sudbury Office

Position Details:

The purpose of the Fundraising Intern is to assist in the development and implementation of all fundraising events to increase revenue for United Way. This one-year Northern Ontario Internship Program position will report to the Director of Philanthropy.

Key Duties:

The candidate’s key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Researching and delivering a minimum of two special events (non-workplace events). Activities to include development of a critical path, budgets, recruiting and managing event committees consisting of community members, delivering and debriefing.
• Coordinate Days of Caring and Seeing is Believing Tours (donor based) activities.
• Develop and/or foster relationships with donors, sponsors and corporations to support UW
• programs.
• Develop a Third Party Fundraising Plan including a critical path, resources, timelines and playbooks.
• Researching event software and event ideas
• Assisting in the implementation of signature special events
• Prospect research for sponsorship and local business support
• Assisting in the creation of sponsorship materials and strategic event communication strategies
• Monitor and evaluate special events against KPI’s
• Report preparation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, marketing, communications, social science, or a related from an accredited college or university
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communications are required
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and database software
• The ability to independently work to tight deadlines, and occasional evenings and weekends is essential
• Bilingualism is an asset

Application Deadline:         Friday, August 21, 2026
Email Application to:          Director of Philanthropy, Katherine Cockburn – [email protected]

UWCNEO is and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a workforce and Board that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and will provide individualized accommodations during all stages of the hiring process, upon request.

Although we thank all applicants, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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