Revenue Development Committee (RDC) Member

As a member of the Revenue Development Committee (RDC), you’ll help shape the financial future of Shea-Lynn’s Butterfly Effect (SBE). Working alongside a passionate team, you’ll contribute to fundraising strategies, donor engagement, and event planning that sustain and grow our mission to increase seatbelt use and save lives.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys collaboration, creative thinking, and making a tangible impact in their community. Fundraisers, grant writers, communicators, finance professionals, community connectors, and retirees looking to give back through leadership are especially encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising & Outreach

• Help plan and execute fundraising campaigns, events, and grant applications.
• Identify potential donors, sponsors, and grant opportunities
• Source in-kind donations or sponsorships to support event logistics.
• Assist with donor stewardship by thanking supporters and maintaining relationships.

2. Strategic Input & Collaboration

• Attend monthly committee meetings (hybrid format) and occasional planning sessions.
• Contribute creative ideas and strategic feedback to shape SBE’s fundraising strategies and improve its impact.
• Share timely updates, event-related details, and relevant resources with the RDC Chair to support planning and decision-making.
• Support volunteer recruitment for fundraising events and initiatives.

3. Event Participation & Representation

• Assist with setup, guest engagement, and follow-up at fundraising events
• Represent SBE with professionalism and warmth at community functions.

4. Documentation & Follow-Up

• Support meeting effectiveness by assisting with note-taking or tracking action items as needed.
• Help track event-related expenses or fundraising outcomes and share relevant details with the Chair or Executive Director.
• Follow through on assigned tasks between meetings to keep momentum going.

What You Bring (Qualifications & Experience)

• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or donor/sponsor relations is a valued asset, but being creative, reliable, and willing to learn is most important.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills—written and verbal.
• Comfort with email, virtual meetings, and reviewing shared documents.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle for local meetings or event support.

Who You Are (Personal Attributes)

• Enthusiastic about SBE’s mission and values
• Purpose-driven and passionate about safer communities
• Comfortable reaching out, inviting, and advocating
• Creative, dependable, and action-oriented
• Collaborative and open to learning
• Value relationships and know that trust, gratitude, and consistency are key to lasting impact.

Logistics

• Need to be based in Edmonton or surrounding areas.
• Must be able to commit to a one-year term (preferably two) and attend events in Edmonton or surrounding areas.

What’s In It for You

• Make a meaningful difference in community safety and well-being.
• Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and strategy.
• Build connections with a supportive, mission-driven team.
• Enjoy mentorship and potential pathways to a Board position.
• Participate in fun, impactful events.
• Receive recognition and, after 3 months, a reference letter upon request.