Marketing/Event Planning Lead – 50th Anniversary Planning & Fundraising Strategy Volunteer Opportunity: L'Arche Montreal (Quebec)

Emerging Leaders Placement Project

Are you passionate about strategic planning, fundraising, and event coordination? Do you want to contribute to an important milestone in a meaningful organization's history? L'Arche Montreal is forming a small team of volunteers to develop a comprehensive vision and action plan for their 50th anniversary celebration and fundraising strategy, with a major gala celebration planned for September 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your professional expertise to a social mission while collaborating with a dedicated team and L'Arche Montreal staff to create a memorable and impactful 50th anniversary initiative.

Commitment:

• Type: Ongoing hybrid volunteer opportunity

• Schedule: Very flexible based on volunteer availability

• Hours: 2–5 hours per week

• Start date: As soon as possible, with initial phase focused on planning and strategy development

• Main celebration: September 2027

• Format: Hybrid (combination of in-person meetings and virtual participation)

• Location: L'Arche Montreal, 6105 Rue Jogues, Montreal (some meetings may be virtual)

• Meeting frequency: Determined with volunteers based on availability and project stages

Ideal Volunteer Profiles:

L'Arche Montreal is looking for individuals with complementary backgrounds and experience in one or more of the following areas. No specific certification is required, and volunteers do not need to possess all of these skills.

• Project management and coordination

• Strategic planning and visioning

• Fundraising and philanthropy

• Partnership development

• Communications and messaging

• Event planning and execution

• Marketing and brand development

Requirements:

• Experience or strong interest in project management, strategic planning, fundraising, event planning, communications, partnerships, or marketing

• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and nonprofit staff

• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to a meaningful social mission

• Flexibility and adaptability to project needs

• Strong communication skills

• Willingness to contribute ideas and perspectives

• No specific certifications required

• Complementary skills with other team members valued

Key Responsibilities:

• Vision & Strategy Development

  • Help define the objectives and overall direction of the 50th anniversary

  • Develop a preparation timeline leading up to September 2027

  • Contribute to strategic planning and visioning for the celebration

  • Help establish a realistic financial goal

• Event Planning & Programming

  • Propose activities and initiatives to celebrate the 50th anniversary

  • Contribute to planning and development of the 50th anniversary evening celebration

  • Help develop the theme, messaging, and identity of the 50th anniversary

  • Support event logistics and execution planning

• Fundraising Strategy

  • Explore and develop a fundraising campaign related to the anniversary

  • Identify fundraising strategies appropriate for L'Arche Montreal

  • Propose sponsorship, partnership, and donation opportunities

  • Help identify potential fundraising events and initiatives

• Audience & Partnership Development

  • Identify potential audiences, donors, and partners to engage

  • Develop partnership and sponsorship proposals

  • Help build relationships with key stakeholders

  • Support communication with potential donors and supporters

• Resource Planning

  • Identify the resources required to implement selected initiatives

  • Develop realistic timelines and budgets

  • Identify next steps needed for implementation

  • Support coordination with L'Arche Montreal team

• Team Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with other volunteers and L'Arche Montreal staff

  • Share expertise and perspectives with team members

  • Contribute to collective decision-making

  • Support the overall 50th anniversary vision

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in strategic planning, project management, and fundraising strategy development

• Opportunity to use your skills in support of a meaningful social mission

• Chance to contribute to an important milestone in L'Arche Montreal's history

• Experience collaborating with a passionate team and nonprofit organization

• Flexible volunteering compatible with your schedule

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on an organization serving people with intellectual disabilities

• Experience working on a high-impact project with potential for significant community reach

• Professional development through real-world project experience

About L'Arche Montreal:

L'Arche Montreal is part of the international L'Arche movement, which creates intentional communities where people with intellectual disabilities and their supporters live, work, and grow together. For 50 years, L'Arche Montreal has been dedicated to fostering inclusion, dignity, and meaningful participation for people with intellectual disabilities. Their 50th anniversary is an important milestone to celebrate and support the organization's continued mission.

Project Context:

The project is currently in the reflection and planning stage. Volunteers will have the opportunity to contribute from the very beginning, propose their own ideas, and help L'Arche Montreal build a concrete, realistic, and engaging 50th anniversary initiative.

Additional Information:

• This is a fully accessible volunteer opportunity

• Flexible schedule based on volunteer availability

• Initial focus on planning and strategy; main celebration in September 2027

• Opportunity to work on a meaningful project with direct organizational impact

• Collaborative team environment

• Support from L'Arche Montreal staff and leadership

  
  

Ready to Contribute to a Historic Milestone?

By volunteering with L'Arche Montreal on their 50th anniversary initiative, you'll use your professional skills to support a meaningful social mission while contributing to an important chapter in the organization's history and supporting their work toward greater inclusion and dignity for people with intellectual disabilities.

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Email: leaders.wil@gmail.com

Subject: Marketing/Event Planning Lead – 50th Anniversary Planning & Fundraising Strategy Volunteer Opportunity: L'Arche Montreal (Quebec)