Fundraising Committee

We are looking for hardworking and skilled volunteers to join our Fundraising Committee.

Responsibilities of the Fundraising Committee:

  • Event organization, preparation, and promotion
  • Identify potential prospects for major gifts, planned giving, and other potential donations
  • Seek corporate sponsorship from those who have a corporate social responsibility goal that aligns with the Durham Rape Crisis Centre
  • Maintain a high level of customer services to suppliers, donors, and corporate accounts
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality about all sensitive and confidential information received in the course of volunteering with the Durham Rape Crisis Centre
  • Act with integrity, and avoid any personal conflicts of interest or misuse of charity funds or assets
  • Avoid undertaking activities that might place the charity’s funds, assets, or reputation at undue risk
  • Act in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries, and future beneficiaries at all times
  • Other activities as assigned

Experience and Helpful Assets:

  • Experience in fundraising
  • Contacts with corporations and philanthropists
  • Knowledge of social media techniques
  • Experience in ticket sales
  • Experience in event organization and promotion
  • Commitment to be an effective member of our enthusiastic fundraising team

If you would like more information, please contact Emma at emma@drcc.ca.

Bingo/Casino Volunteer

As a Bingo/Casino volunteer, you will be representing the DRCC at a local Ontario Lottery Gaming location and acting as an advocate using general customer service skills. The DRCC is fortunate to receive a portion of profits through the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association, and as such we are required to represent our organization at a local OLG business during our set hours.

For more information about this volunteer role, please read the Bingo/Casino Volunteer Description below. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Emma at emma@drcc.ca.