Development Manager, Major Gifts

2 months ago

Pickering, 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, Development - Major Gifts to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Chapter Director, you will be accountable for developing and executing fundraising strategies and providing expertise to coordinate fundraising activities for the province/region, with a focus on Major Gifts. This role will be responsible for securing, managing and growing a diverse portfolio of major gifts across Ontario.
This role can be based in Toronto or Pickering and is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Work in collaboration with direct supervisor to develop and execute short-term and long-term development goals, ensuring increased revenue year-over-year focusing on Major Gifts and Foundations.
- Responsible for managing the logistics and execution of our Major Gifts Program in Ontario.
- Strengthen and expand revenue development opportunities with existing donors through cultivation and implementation of strategies.
- Prospect research to identify and recruit new Major Gift donors and develop customized stewardship strategies.
- Collaborate with national and regional staff as appropriate in fulfilling the mission, strategy and goals of MAWC.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of all fundraising initiatives.
- Utilize strong Salesforce knowledge to input and track donor activities, reporting.
- Utilize strong prospect research skills and programs.
- Act 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.
- Adhere to Imagine Canada’s Ethical Code.
- Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING
- Post-secondary education in Nonprofit Management, Research, Business, Communications, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- 5-7 years of experience in grant writing, foundation relations, or fundraising within a nonprofit organization.
- Proven track record of securing significant grant funding from foundations and other granting organizations.
- Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to create persuasive and compelling narratives.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders, including donors, senior volunteers and internal stakeholders.
- Highly organized, with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM systems.
- Strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
- Access to reliable transportation to and f

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