Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie
Crystal Gala
Greetings!

I am pleased to share with you the success of our Crystal Gala Evening & Auction. Thanks to the many sponsors, supporters, attendees and volunteers we raised over $75,000 to help support local community needs. The community has been so generous to us and this event year after year, for that I thank each of you.

 

I hope you will be joining us for breakfast on October 4th as we launch Grande Prairie's first ever Vital Signs report. This report compiles local data on many local community areas, providing a snapshot of life in our community.

 

It is time to say good bye to a dear staff member, Shawna Bougiridis. Shawna has been a very important part of the Foundation team for over 3 years. Not only has she been a very valuable asset for our organization, but most importantly she is an amazing individual who will be missed greatly. On behalf of the Foundation staff and Board of Directors, we wish Shawna and her family the very best. 

 

Do you know of someone  who would like to help shape the quality of life for our community?  We are now hiring a Marketing Coordinator. If you would like to help shape the quality of life in your community I urge you to review the job description below and forward your resume and cover letter to me. 

Warmest wishes,

 

Tracey Vavrek Tracey Vavrek, Executive Director
 Phone: 780.538.2820
 tracey@buildingtomorrowtoday.com
September 27, 2011
Grande Prairie Vital Signs Launch, October 4, 2011
Deadline Approaching for Fall Student Awards
Thank You! 9th Annual Crystal Gala Evening & Auction
Now Accepting Applications for Marketing Coordinator
Grande Prairie's Vital Signs
Grande Prairie's Vital SignsŪ is our community's first "check-up," presenting a snapshot of the quality of life in our city. Drawing on expert resources, Vital Signs highlights our city's successes and tackles some challenging concerns.

 

 

Join us as we present the findings in a report that aims to be the catalyst that sparks dialogue and inspires action in sustaining a vital, resilient community.

 

DATE: Tuesday, October 4, 2011

TIME: 7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Continental breakfast, presented by the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie will commence at 7:15 a.m. with the program following at 7:45 a.m.

LOCATION: Centre 2000 foyer, 11330 - 106 Street, Grande Prairie

COST: $5 donation to the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie Memorial Fund

 

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance by Thursday, September 29th to Shawna or call 780.538.2820.

 

Special thanks to the following partners for making Grande Prairie's first Vital Signs project possible:

 

Gov of AB   City of GP   GPRC

Deadline Approaching for Fall Student Awards
Thanks to the generosity of our donors we are not accepting applications from local Peace Country students for our fall student awards program.

If you know a student who could use some help with education expenses please forward them our application form.

The 2011 application can be found here or on our website.
Deadline is September 30, 2011.
Thank You!
Crystal Gala
The Community Foundation Board and staff would like to thank all the gala sponsors, supporters, attendees and volunteers for ensuring another successful event. Because of you we raised over $75,000 for our local community - be proud!

A full listing of gala sponsors, supporters and friends can be found on our website.

To view pictures from the event check out our Facebook page.
Strength of giving         Power of People         Vision of Community
Now Accepting Applications for Marketing Coordinator
 

Are you looking for a career opportunity that directly impacts the community you live in? Do you enjoy people, have excellent judgment skills, attention to detail, and work effectively and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders? Is a commitment to excellence evident in all aspects of your work?

 

Founded in 1996, the Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie inspires philanthropy by providing a way for anyone to leave a lasting legacy to our community through permanent endowment building, responsible grants and leadership to meet our community's needs for today, tomorrow and forever.  We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Marketing Coordinator.

 

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be a key player in the development and growth of the Community Foundation.  Your prime responsibilities will be to build and implement the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages, lead the planning and successful execution of fundraising events, and work collaboratively with all members of the team to maintain donor stewardship.

 

The successful candidate will have

  • excellent interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills
  • experience and skill with Microsoft Office products and database management software
  • the ability to take knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages
  • excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to details
  • proficiency in the effective use of social media platforms, web design and electronic publications
  • experience in event planning and budget management

Knowledge of major gift/estate planning and legacy building programs and services, and of the Community Foundation movement is an asset.

 

This is a full-time 35 hour/week position with some expectations for evening and weekend activities.

 

To indicate your interest, please send your resume and cover letter to:

Tracey Vavrek, Executive Director

Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie

2nd Floor, 200, 11330-106 Street

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7X9

FAX: 780-532-0672

Or email to: Tracey

 

Details about the Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie can be found on the Foundations website: www.buildingtomorrowtoday.com

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We inspire philanthropy by providing a way for anyone to leave a lasting legacy through permanent endowment building, responsible grants and leadership to meet our community's needs for today, tomorrow and forever.

Vision
Bringing donors and charities together to enrich the whole community.

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Phone: 780.538.2820   Fax: 780.532.0672
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