Project Manager - Awareness & Fundraising Campaign - Burnside Gorge Community Centre

Project Management Volunteers (PMV) Sponsored Project
This is a PMV sponsored project. The Project Manager will enter into a 3-way partnership between the Client organization, the Project Manager, and PMV. This will include additional responsibilities and benefits for the Project Manager.
Project Manager applicants, please review the PMV Project Services Agreement
Benefits	
- Project mgmt. support from PMV representative	
- Access to PMV’s project templates inventory	
- Invitation to networking opportunities	
Responsibilities
- Review the Project Services Agreement
- Completing Project Charter
- Completing Project Status updates 

About the Organization
Founded in 1991 in response to community need, the Burnside Gorge Community Association (BGCA) began by providing child care, family support, and recreation services to residents of the Burnside Gorge neighbourhood. Since 2002, BGCA has expanded to offer a full continuum of support services to children, youth, and families throughout the capital region. Programming includes a range of childcare programs for ages 3.5 to 11; community and school-based youth and family services; housing and asset development supports; community recreation and special events for all ages; and a variety of community development initiatives

Organization Mission
The purpose of the Burnside Gorge Community Association is to lead, promote and support initiatives which encourage healthy, inclusive, and socially just living. This is accomplished through:

Project Summary
The Burnside Gorge Community Association I (BGCA) s undertaking an awareness and fundraising campaign through holding two events (in Winter and Summer) to create greater visibility for the Burnside Gorge Community Centre strengthen relationships with local businesses and residents, and generate long-term program sponsorship. This two-phase initiative will support BGCA’s mission to provide inclusive, community-based services to children, youth, and families across the capital region.

Phase 1 focuses on increasing the profile of the Centre within the Burnside Gorge neighbourhood, home to over 1,200 businesses and a diverse residential population. Many community members are unaware of the breadth of BGCA’s programs and services. To address this, the project will develop an outreach package(s)—potentially tailored for businesses and residents—to educate different stakeholders about BGCA’s impact and invite financial and volunteer support. This phase includes a Business Mixer hosted at a local venue, designed to foster engagement and sponsorship opportunities.

Phase 2 explores the feasibility of hosting a small-scale fundraising in form of a festival at the Centre in either summer or fall of 2026 and planning for the event. The event aims to raise funds and community awareness through beverage and food vendor participation, and ticketed sampling. Key decisions around format (indoor vs. outdoor), timing, licensing, and vendor coordination will require research, relationship-building, and logistical planning. The Project Manager will play a central role in shaping the event strategy, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution.

Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years project management experience
Event management experience (nonprofit or community-based preferred)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Familiarity with event licensing and vendor coordination (or willingness to research)
Collaborative approach to leadership and problem-solving
Scope of Work

Phase 1 (Feb/March):Development and distribution of outreach materials, culminating in a Business Mixer event
Phase 2 (June/July or October/November):Planning and execution of a small-scale fundraising festival to raise funds and profile for Burnside Gorge Community Association BGCA
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Provide strategic planning consultation and support
Lead project planning, timeline management, and stakeholder coordination
Collaborate with BGCA staff to develop outreach materials and sponsorship strategy
Coordinate logistics for both events, including venue, food/beverage, ticketing, and licensing
Conduct research on event models, licensing requirements,
Track progress, manage risks, and provide regular updates to BGC leadership
Support Vendor engagements and selection as required by BGC Executive Director

Deliverables
Project Charter
Stakeholder Analysis
Risk Management Plan
Project Implementation Plan
Resource Management Plan Including 3rd Party Vendors
Status Reports for the Executive Director