Manager, Development

2 months ago


Pickering, Canada Make-a-Wish Full time

**Manager, Development**

**"The best prescription I've ever given is a wish."**
- Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital & Medical Advisor for Make-A-Wish® Canada
- **What is Your Biggest Wish?**

Is it to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an inspiring workplace? **If so, Make-A-Wish is for you**

Make-A-Wish® Canada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.

**“It’s been wonderful to have this wish to look forward to... It’s wonderful to see [Rowan] with something that brings him pure joy after all he’s been through and missed out on”**
- Melissa, mom to wish kid Rowan (age 5, leukemia), who wished for an indoor jungle gym.
- **What's In It For You?**
- Meaningful opportunities to make an impact
- An environment where you feel valued and inspired
- An attractive compensation package, including Benefits, RRSP, Paid Vacation, Additional Paid Leaves
- Work/life balance and flexibility
- Employee Wellness Program
- Corporate discounts
- Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities
- Fun employee activities, contests and more

Make-A-Wish® Canada is committed to fostering a culture that aims to change lives while offering a rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a true difference every day

**MISSION, VISION AND VALUES**

Our** mission** is, together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness.

Supported by our** vision** to grant the wish of every eligible child.

Our **values** are Child-Focused, Integrity, Impact, Innovation, and Community.
- **Where You Come In**

We are looking for **a Manager, Development** to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. This position is accountable for developing and executing strategies and providing expertise to coordinate fundraising activities for the province/region including all first party events. They will be responsible for the identification of new fund and development opportunities to increase revenue and meet budgeting goals. Acting as a representative of Make-A-Wish Canada® (MAWC), this position safeguards the interests of the Foundation, donors, and fundraising event participants by following established fundraising policies.

This role is located in **Pickering, ON **and is a **full-time, permanent, hybrid (2 days per week in-office) **position.
- **What You Will Do**
- Works in collaboration with the direct supervisor to develop and execute short-term and long-term development goals, ensuring increased revenue year-over-year. Focusing on, but not limited to, first party events and select national signature events.
- Responsible for managing the logistics and execution of first party events in Ontario.
- Strengthens and expands revenue development opportunities with existing donors through cultivation and implementation of strategies.
- Recruits new corporate donors and develops customized stewardship strategies.
- Collaborates with national and regional staff as appropriate in fulfilling the mission, strategy, and goals of the Foundation.
- Manage event committees that include senior volunteers/stakeholders.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders (National Office, volunteers, suppliers, sponsors, donors, and community liaisons) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of all fundraising initiatives.
- Utilizes strong Salesforce knowledge to input and track donor activities.
- Acts as an ambassador and spokesperson for the Foundation, specifically when communicating with donors and other stakeholders.
- Continuously works to increase awareness of MAWC through all contacts and business interactions through relationships, marketing, and promotion.
- Works in compliance with the provisions of The Occupational Health & Safety Act in the applicable province of employment and its regulations and complies with the Foundation’s Health & Safety Policy.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Staff Management Accountabilities**
- Recruits, engages, and retains qualified employees to meet business priorities.
- Provides support and direction in the development, alignment, and accomplishment of objectives through on-going performance feedback, recognition, and coaching.
- Provides a safe and healthy work environment for team members and relevant stakeholders. Ensures they work in compliance with The Occupational Health & Safety Act in applicable province of employment, its regulations, and the Foundation’s Health & Safety Policy.

**Financial Accountabilities**
- Monitor department’s adherence to financial policies and controls. Determine expense projections as part of the budgeting and forecasting proc



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