Capital Campaign Committee Member (VOLUNTEER)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Position Title:
Keaton’s House Capital Campaign Volunteer Committee Member
Reports To:
Senior Lead, Development Strategy
Location:
Local community-based: Hamilton, Niagara, Burlington, Guelph, Brantford, Kitchener/Waterloo; in-person engagement required
Time Commitment:
Flexible, with availability for occasional events, outreach shifts, and committee meetings (approx. 5–10 hours/month)

POSITION SUMMARY
Keaton’s House is launching a public capital campaign to raise funds for our vital work in the community. We are seeking passionate, trustworthy, and community-minded individuals to serve as Volunteer Committee Members to help us reach our fundraising goals.

As part of our Capital Campaign Committee, you will be a key ambassador for Keaton’s House—engaging with local businesses and community members, accepting donations, participating in local events, and helping spread the word about our build.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Public Ambassador:
  • Represent Keaton’s House with professionalism and enthusiasm in the community.
  • Speak on behalf of the organization at local events, cheque presentations, and community gatherings.
  • Share the story and mission of Keaton’s House effectively and compellingly.
• Fundraising & Outreach:
  • Participate in grassroots outreach, including door-to-door visits to local businesses and organizations to solicit donations, in-kind support, and event sponsorships.
  • Encourage creative fundraising ideas and events in support of the campaign.
  • Follow up with contacts to cultivate long-term community partnerships.

• Donation Handling:
  • Accept and securely transport donations to the appropriate development or office staff.
  • Maintain accurate records of donations received while respecting donor confidentiality.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Attend committee meetings as scheduled (in-person or virtual).
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers to coordinate outreach strategies and share updates.
  • Provide feedback from the community to help improve campaign messaging and approach.

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable with public speaking and representing a cause
• Passion for community building and the mission of Keaton’s House
• Trustworthy, reliable, and organized
• Outgoing, energetic, and self-motivated
• Experience in fundraising, sales, community engagement, or volunteer work (an asset, not required)

Training & Support Provided

• Orientation to Keaton’s House, its mission, and the capital campaign
• Training in key messages, fundraising etiquette, and outreach strategies
• Materials and talking points for public engagement
• Ongoing support from the Development and Volunteer teams