Description
Plan and organize fundraising events to secure funds necessary for the operations of the MBA Society. Attend and contribute to all executive and general meetings.
Position Requirements
The Vancouver Island University (VIU) MBA Society is an autonomous not-for-profit society that is run by students for students. The Society exists to raise the profile of the VIU MBA Program and students on all levels (provincially, nationally and globally); to create connections between MBA students and the wider business community; and to foster next generation leadership with a strong code of ethics and the pursuit of professional excellence. A key activity for the VIU MBA Society is to raise funds for and compete in all levels of MBA competitions.
The Fundraising Manager is in charge of planning and organizing fundraising events throughout the academic year to raise funds for the operations of the MBA Society. A typical annual fund raising target is $30,000.00. The Fundraising Manager is responsible for attending all executive and general meetings (minimum time commitment:100 hours).
Sign-up Directions
The Fundraising Manager is selected through a competitive process including an application and interview by a selection committee comprised of current/past MBA Association presidents, MBA Coaches and the Director of Graduate Studies/Faculty. The recruitment process commences in early to mid-fall semester.