Manager, National Grants

2 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada Make-A-Wish Canada Rêves d'enfants Canada Full time

"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.
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.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
- A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired
- An attractive compensation package that includes group health and dental premiums which are fully covered by the Foundation, RRSP, & Wish paid hours
- Annual vacation starting at three weeks & additional paid leaves
- Work/life balance and flexibility
- Hybrid working environment
- 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
WHERE YOU COME IN
We are looking for a Manager, National Grants & Foundations to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Director, National Grants & Foundations, in this role you will be a strategic, passionate, and goals-oriented member of the National Grants & Foundations Development team.
This role can be based out of any Make-A-Wish Canada office and is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Build and manage a revenue pipeline of grants & foundations funding.
- Identify, prioritize and pursue grants and other opportunities that align with and advance MAWC’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Author grant and foundation proposals, reports, information briefs and presentations.
- Participate in both regional and national fund development meetings to develop a solid understanding of needs and priorities.
- Consult and collaborate with department staff from across the organization, including mission, operations and marketing & communications, to identify new opportunities for external funding.
- Develop a schedule/pipeline of grant opportunities with associated deadline dates, both nationally and regionally.
- Provide monthly progress reports to National Development leadership.
- Develop stewardship reports to granting foundations as required.
- Monitor and assess funding opportunities, new funding programs and trends as they relate to MAWC’s interests.
- Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING
- University undergraduate degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in writing grants, proposals, or other technical documents in the not-for-profit sector.
- CFRE designation is an asset.
- Experience using research platforms (iWave, GrantAdvance, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of national and local children’s-based foundations in Canada.
- Excellent writing and communications skills.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, and CRM (Salesforce preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to source out new funding opportunities.
- A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hybrid work environment (2 days in-office, 3 days remote per week) with occasional requirement to work outside of traditional office hours.
- Occasional day/overnight travel, as well as occasional event attendance locally.

Physical/Mental Effort
- Work under pressure of tight deadlines, with a high-volume workload, and with multiple demands & changing priorities.
- How to apply
Our Commitment to IDEA
Recruitment process
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us
ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH® CANADA
For 40 years, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 39,000 wishes across the country, 1,389 of them last year alone. As an indepe

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