Beyond the Court Inc. | GTA / HybridStudent Co-op Volunteer Future Paid Opportunity Want to Make an Impact While Building Real-World Experience?
Beyond the Court Inc. is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and motivated students and community-minded individuals to join the Beyond the Court family!
We are looking for someone who is excited about youth, community, sport, philanthropy, and making a difference—and who wants to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, sponsorship, community partnerships, and communications.
This is an opportunity to do more than sit on the sidelines.
You'll be helping us build something.
About Beyond the Court
Beyond the Court is a growing community-based not-for-profit organization that uses basketball, mentorship, recreation, leadership, life skills, employment readiness, and community programming to create opportunities for youth.
We work with youth and communities across the GTA, including young people who may face poverty, systemic barriers, social isolation, violence, and limited access to opportunity.
Our goal is simple:
Meet youth where they are. Help them discover where they can go.
As our programs continue to grow, so does the need for sustainable funding.
That's where you come in!The Opportunity
We are looking for Fundraising & Community Partnerships Assistants who can help us identify and connect with:
- Foundations
- Corporate sponsors
- Community donors
- Philanthropic organizations
- Businesses
- Community partners
- Government funding opportunities
- Individuals who want to invest in youth
You'll work alongside Beyond the Court leadership and help us discover new opportunities to keep our programs running, expand our reach, and create more opportunities for youth.
This is a great opportunity for students studying:
- Business
- Marketing
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Nonprofit Management
- Social Work
- Community Development
- Fundraising & Philanthropy
- Recreation & Sport Management
- Event Management
- Public Administration
- Or a related field
Other students and community members with the right attitude and willingness to learn are absolutely encouraged to apply.
What You'll Be Doing
Your responsibilities may include:
Finding Funding Opportunities
- Research foundations and philanthropic organizations
- Search for corporate sponsorship opportunities
- Identify grants and funding programs that align with BTC's work
- Research businesses that may want to sponsor youth programming
- Build lists of potential donors and partners
- Monitor new funding opportunities and deadlines
Outreach & Relationship Building
- Help introduce Beyond the Court to potential sponsors and funders
- Draft outreach emails and partnership requests
- Help connect with businesses, foundations, and community organizations
- Follow up with potential partners
- Help build long-term relationships with supporters
Bring Your Creativity
We want people who aren't afraid to think outside the box!
Help us come up with creative ideas for:
- Corporate sponsorships
- Fundraising campaigns
- Community partnerships
- Donor engagement
- Youth-focused events
- Fundraising initiatives
- Social media campaigns
- Community outreach
If you see an opportunity, we want you to bring it forward.
❤What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are:
Enthusiastic
Creative
Organized
Reliable
Curious and willing to learn
Comfortable communicating with people
Passionate about youth and community
Able to work independently
Not afraid to pick up the phone or send an email
Excited to be part of a growing organization
You do not need to be an expert fundraiser.
We're looking for people with the drive to learn, the confidence to reach out, and the passion to make a difference.
Great Opportunity for Students
This position may be particularly valuable for students looking to gain hands-on nonprofit experience, co-op hours, placement hours, volunteer experience, or experience to strengthen their resume.
You'll gain practical experience in:
- Fundraising
- Grant research
- Philanthropy
- Corporate sponsorship
- Business development
- Community partnerships
- Nonprofit operations
- Professional communications
- Relationship management
- Social impact
And you'll have the opportunity to work directly with the leadership of a growing community organization.
Future Paid Opportunity
At this stage, Beyond the Court is an emerging organization and does not currently have dedicated funding to provide compensation for these positions.
These positions are therefore initially offered as volunteer, student placement, or co-op opportunities.
However, our goal is to secure sustainable funding to continue expanding our programs and our team.
As funding becomes available, opportunities for paid employment may become available to individuals who demonstrate strong performance, commitment, initiative, and alignment with the organization's needs.
In other words:
Start with us. Learn with us. Build with us. Grow with us. Why Join the Beyond the Court Family?
Because you won't just be adding another line to your resume.
You'll be helping create opportunities for young people.
Every sponsor you help identify could help keep a program running.
Every foundation you connect with could help us reach another group of youth.
Every relationship you help build could open a door.
Your work can have a direct impact.
And you'll be doing it alongside a team that believes in the power of sport, mentorship, community, and opportunity.
Position Details
Position: Fundraising & Community Partnerships Assistant
Organization: Beyond the Court Inc.
Location: GTA / Hybrid / Some community-based opportunities
Type: Student Co-op / Volunteer / Future Paid Opportunity
Hours: Flexible based on school requirements and organizational needs
Start Date: As soon as possible
How to Apply
If you're energetic, creative, passionate about community, and ready to help Beyond the Court grow, we'd love to hear from you!
Please send your resume and a brief introduction telling us:
- Who you are
- What you're studying or your area of interest
- Why you'd like to join Beyond the Court
- What you think you could bring to the team
- Whether you're seeking co-op/placement hours, volunteer experience, or future employment
Email: [email protected] or reply directly to this add
Subject: Fundraising & Community Partnerships Assistant – Application
JOIN THE BEYOND THE COURT FAMILY
Bring your ideas.
Build relationships.
Create opportunities.
Help us keep the game—and the mission—going.
Beyond the Court isn't just about what's happening on the court.
It's about what happens because we're there.
Pay: $19.01-$32.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)
