Position Title: Marketing Research Support
Office Location: Canada, remote work – Eastern Standard Time work hours – generally
Type: Full-time (Temporary, 8-week placement)
Salary: $19.60/Hourly
Start Date: July 6, 2026
Position Summary
The Marketing Research Support will support Autism Alliance of Canada’s fundraising efforts in an 8-week Canada Summer Jobs placement. In this role, you will help develop a strong prospect pipeline to advance key programs and initiatives, including the 2027 Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2027).
About you
You are a driven and detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting impactful projects within the nonprofit sector. As a collaborative team player, you are eager to contribute to the Alliance’s mission by nurturing relationships with collaborative partners and members, and by championing our commitment to excellence in every project you undertake. You demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in an ever-evolving environment, ensuring that the Alliance remains at the forefront of advocacy and support for the autism community. Your goal is to make a meaningful impact through work you are passionate about.
As a collaborative team player, you thrive in environments where you can support operational tasks and facilitate communication among diverse stakeholders. Your administrative support ensures the smooth functioning of working groups and committees, contributing to the overall success of Autism Alliance of Canada’s initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising and Sponsorship Development:
- Assist in identifying potential corporate sponsors, partnership prospects, and foundations that could provide funding for the Alliance.
- Establish partnership criteria to support the evaluation, and qualification of prospects
- Develop a robust prospect pipeline with detailed information and contact details
- Collaborate with the Partnership and Community Engagement Manager to create compelling outreach materials.
- Maintain a database of fundraising contacts, track progress, and follow up on leads.
Grant Research and Applications:
- Research funding opportunities, including grants and corporate partnerships, that align with the Alliance’s mission and objectives.
- Support the preparation of grant applications and related documentation.
Event Fundraising Support:
- Assist in planning and executing fundraising strategies for CALS 2027.
- Help coordinate sponsor recognition activities and ensure deliverables are met as part of sponsorship agreements.
Skills Development:
- Gain experience in fundraising, sponsorship outreach, and event support within a nonprofit environment.
- Develop communication and organizational skills while contributing to meaningful initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience or interest in fundraising and sponsorship outreach.
- Organizational and time-management abilities.
- Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising practices is an asset.
About Autism Alliance of Canada
Autism Alliance of Canada is a pan-Canadian network with a broad and diverse membership of Autistic people and their families and support persons, as well as clinicians, researchers, policy influencers, service providers and organizations from across Canada.
We work together as a shared leadership movement to champion a National Autism Strategy that ensures Autistic people have equal rights and opportunities for full participation and acceptance in Canadian society. We harness the power of collective impact as an inclusive organization whose members, board of directors and staff reflect our commitment to Autistic participation in all aspects of our work.
Autism Alliance of Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We strive towards building an Autistic-inclusive space. We actively encourage applications from individuals on the autism spectrum and from all equity-seeking groups. Priority will be given to Autistic or neurodivergent applicants
We invite you to become a member of Autism Alliance of Canada. As a member, you will become aligned with a coalition of organizations, groups and individuals that has come together to provide a strong collective voice toward a national shared leadership movement. To join, click here.
