Business Development Coordinator - Capitalize for Kids

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to apply your skills in a dynamic environment? Do you want to be part of an organization making a tangible difference in child and youth mental health? Capitalize for Kids is seeking a motivated individual to join our business development team as a Coordinator, focused on supporting our high-profile revenue generating and fundraising events.

We’re searching for a Coordinator, Business Development – a role ideal for a proactive individual with strong organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to supporting the seamless execution of our revenue-generating and fundraising initiatives. This position plays a crucial role in the operations that drive our events, offering a unique chance to interact with some of the most esteemed entities across multiple sectors, including events, financial, and philanthropic spaces.

But there's more. By joining our team, you're not just advancing your career; you're contributing to a cause. Your work will directly support initiatives aimed at improving mental health services for children across the nation. If you're passionate about purpose-driven work and eager to be part of a dynamic team that not only achieves ambitious goals but also values fun, health, and wellness, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Coordinator, Business Development will play a key role in supporting the Revenue Generation team with administrative and coordination tasks for Capitalize for Kids (C4K) revenue-generating and fundraising events. This position offers the opportunity to work with high-profile clients across various sectors, including finance and philanthropy, and collaborate with various teams across the organization including Development, Fundraising Stewardship, Marketing and Communications, and Events.

The Coordinator will take on a client-facing role for the Bay Street games, managing participant recruitment, orchestrating our sponsorship onboarding process, implementing a fundraising and communications strategy, managing volunteers, and ensuring seamless operational support for the event.

The Coordinator will also provide critical support for our flagship event, the C4K Investors Conference, including administrative, organizational, and project management support.

ABOUT CAPITALIZE FOR KIDS

Capitalize for Kids began in 2014 as a charitable investors conference that raised $1 million for the Centre for Brain and Mental Health at SickKids. Eleven years later we are a growing community of professionals driving transformational change in the child and youth mental sector, having raised over $21 million for youth mental health. We still have our roots firmly planted in the financial services industry, delivering the Capitalize for Kids Investors Conference and the Bay Street Games to raise these critical funds in support of our consulting-based impact work in the youth mental health sector.

To date Capitalize for Kids has helped over 250,000 kids and their families obtain critical mental health services and removes barriers to access. More than ever, kids are reaching out for support. Demand is increasing and mental health service providers are struggling to keep up. Kids and their families are trapped on waitlists – unable to get the help they desperately need. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, an estimated 1.6 million Canadian children and youth struggle with serious mental health issues. Kids and their families deserve so much better - that is why we focus on building capacity in kids’ mental health services.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure all event-related tasks are executed efficiently and on schedule.
2. Maintain and update the CRM system, ensuring accurate documentation of participant data and stakeholder interactions.
3. Collaborate with Business Development Managers, Chief Development Officer (CDO), and the Manager of Development & Stewardship to identify and secure new participants, sponsors, and in-kind donors to maximize event revenue.
4. Work closely with the marketing team to develop engaging materials that effectively promote events and engage stakeholders.
5. Partner with the Events team to coordinate key logistics and serve as a primary point of contact during event execution.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1. Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to track progress, manage competing priorities, and ensure all deliverables are met.
2. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a hybrid work arrangement, including days working from home, and days in an open-concept office environment.
3. Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, agile environment.
4. Self-starter, self-motivated, goal-oriented and demonstrates a strong work ethic.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Solutions-focused and a strong ability to problem solve.
7. Exceptional attention to detail.
8. Superior organizational and time management skills to prioritize and oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
9. Service-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism.
10. Collaborative and compassionate team player.