Development Officer

2 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Make-a-Wish Full time

**Development Officer**

**"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 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, including a fully paid Benefits package, 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
**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 **Development Officer **to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Chapter Director, this role is overseeing and coordinating all assigned events (primarily third party but also first party when necessary) in Nova Scotia, including the planning, execution and follow-up of events where applicable.
This includes, but is not limited to securing sponsorships, donor development, and researching opportunities to develop events increasing provincial revenue. This position will also work with volunteers throughout the province, ensuring retention and growth of the volunteer program within our communities. Acting as a representative of the Foundation, this position safeguards the interests of the Foundation, the Wish Families, and the event participants by following established procedures and guidelines ensuring the high quality of every event and all sponsorships. This role may also assist other Atlantic provinces on a need-be basis.
This role is based out of **Dartmouth, Nova Scotia **and is a **full-time, permanent, hybrid **position.
- **What You Will Do**
- Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (national office, provincial offices, volunteers, supplies, sponsors, donors, community liaisons, media community leaders etc.)
- Work with the Brand Marketing and Communications Department on content for social media, sponsorships, and information documents.
- Establish and provide support to event committees (third-party) as required to ensure the success of events (e.g., guidance, materials, staff/volunteers, timelines, etc.)
- Use the existing wish granting database and work in collaboration with wish granting staff to identify appropriate wish families for event participation.
- Collaborate with the Chapter Director and Manager of Development in identifying opportunities for development and growth in sponsorship, awareness, and donations (e.g., sponsorships for: event décor, silent auction, prizes, food and drinks, entertainment, supplies, equipment, venues, etc.).
- Work 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.
- **What You Bring**
- Post-secondary education in fundraising/business or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must know the basics of social media platforms - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- 2 -3 years working experience in the fundraising field (events, campaigns, and working with volunteers), preferably in a multi-level organization within diverse communities.
- Ability to work independently and on various tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing events and working with others (staff

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