Director Leadership Giving, Western Canada

We’re excited to share that JDRF Canada is nowBreakthrough T1D.

We’re the same organization, with the same mission and determination to realize a world free from type 1 diabetes (T1D) – just with a new name and look that reflects what the T1D community needs now and next.

It’s an exciting time to join Breakthrough T1D as we continue to break barriers to help people better manage the disease and enjoy full, healthy lives. Curing T1D is and always will be our north star and we will not stop until breakthroughs get us to a world free from T1D.

Breakthrough T1D is growing our Leadership Giving team and we’re searching for an experienced fundraising professional for the role of DirectorLeadership Giving, Western Canada.

If you’re a proactive, strategic, and agile fundraising professional who would like to lead major gift fundraising across Western Canada, please read on to see if this is the right fit for you.

Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of new and existing donors through strategic cultivation, solicitation and stewardship that secure major gifts ranging from $5,000-$1,000,000;
• Provide leadership, coaching and performance management to the Manager, Leadership Giving of Alberta and Prairies, overseeing the development and execution of strategic fundraising plans to secure gifts between $5,000 and $100,000;
• Develop and execute individualized donor strategies aligned with organizational priorities and campaign objectives;
• Lead disciplined moves management strategies that deepen donor engagement, increase gift levels, improve retention, and advance prospects through the giving pipeline;
• Deliver personalized stewardship and engagement strategies that inspire transformational, multi-year, and stretch commitments;
• Build meaningful relationships with qualified prospects that result in new and diversified revenue streams. Collaborate with a team of major gift professionals to identify and qualify prospects and build appropriate strategies to capture giving potential;
• Recruit, engage, and support volunteer leaders and campaign cabinet members to expand networks, identify and cultivate prospects, and advance fundraising opportunities;
• Serve as a strategic partner to regional staff to develop and execute integrated donor strategies that deepen engagement and increase philanthropic investment;

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Minimum 7 years progressive leadership experience in fundraising and a University or College degree in Business Management, Fundraising or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CFRE designation an asset
• Thorough understanding of the development of major gifts, with proven success closing major gifts and partnering with senior volunteers
• Experience building consensus and achieving results in a complex business environment
• Strong data analysis, strategic planning, and results-oriented skills
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset

Working Style

• An entrepreneurial spirit to grow major gift program by moving quickly on opportunities
• Ability to identify leadership giving opportunities and quickly assess interest, capacity and connection
• Resourceful and organized; able to manage competing priorities, complex situations and deadlines

Other position requirements to note:

• Understanding of type 1 diabetes or auto immune conditions and the process of peer-reviewed research is an asset
• Flexible hours to accommodate various meetings and events with staff, volunteers and donors are a requirement for this position
• Ability to travel to meet with donors, volunteers and stakeholders as needed (approx. 30%)
• A Valid Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle is required; Must reside in the Greater Vancouver area

The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $90,000 - $120,000, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference:

Required in the Greater Vancouver area to support our stakeholders in Western Canada region.

About Breakthrough T1D

Breakthrough T1D is the leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy non-profit organization in Canada. As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help to make every day better for the people who live with it.

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) began in Canada as a grassroots organization in 1974, when a group of dedicated parents came together with a singular goal of finding a cure for T1D. Since the discovery of insulin, Breakthrough T1D has remained at the forefront of T1D research. Breakthrough T1D is committed to investing in the most promising research, advocating for progress