National Manager, Foundation Giving

4 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada JDRF Canada Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced National Manager, Foundation Giving to join our Philanthropy team at JDRF Canada. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading our foundation giving program, developing and executing strategic plans to achieve revenue targets, and collaborating with colleagues to grow a portfolio of foundation partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Foundation Relations (60%)
    • Manage a portfolio of 300 donors/prospects at the $5,000 to $500,000 level, ensuring appropriate movement through the pipeline to meet annual revenue targets.
    • Collaborate with fundraising staff members to grow a portfolio of strategic foundation partnerships, including prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
    • Execute acquisition strategies to build and advance the portfolio of foundation partnerships, managing high-quality stewardship for active foundation donors.
    • Maintain a centralized application schedule, coordinating proposal development deadlines, and feeding into the Leadership Giving team's prospect pipeline.
    • Utilize CRM tools to track activity related to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of private, public, and corporate foundations.
  • National & Regional Application Support (25%)
    • Work with staff across the country to deliver application support for national and local foundation grants, aiding staff in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundations.
    • Manage and update an internal toolkit for regional development staff, comprising guides on how to identify, cultivate, and solicit foundation and corporate donations through granting.
  • Planning (15%)
    • Develop an overall business plan and timelines for Foundation Giving, developing strategies to ensure goals are achieved.
    • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of JDRF's mission, research strategy, and financial goals.
Requirements
  • 5 years of related Development/Advancement experience and completion of a relevant post-secondary degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Certificate in Fundraising Management and/or Certified Fund-Raising Executive ('CFRE') certification, membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals ('AFP') are assets.
  • Experience in foundation support within higher education and/or patient care and research sectors.
  • Ability to identify leadership giving opportunities and quickly assess interest, capacity, and connection.
  • Demonstrated success in strategic proposal development and donor solicitation, gift closure, and stewardship with an entrepreneurial spirit to grow the foundation giving programs.
  • Bilingual in English/French with superior verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills (in both English and French).
  • Experience researching, writing, revising, and editing grant proposals.
  • Strong comprehension of research knowledge translation and the ability to articulate the mission and goals of JDRF to the community at large; knowledge of autoimmune diseases and the Canadian health research landscape an asset.
  • Knowledge of legislation, regulations, legal, and ethical standards/requirements relevant to the profession.
  • Strong strategic and operational skills, with the ability to work together with other staff, volunteers, and partner organizations across Canada to achieve success.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to manage key relationships with donors, partners, staff, and volunteers.
  • Resourceful and organized; able to manage competing priorities, complex situations, and deadlines.
  • Proven ability to influence with integrity and to work independently.
  • Ability to work in a time-sensitive, goal-oriented, and deadline-driven environment.
  • High level of technical literacy in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
What We Offer
  • Flexible work arrangements within Canada.
  • A competitive salary range of $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with skills and experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, professional development opportunities, and more.
How to Apply

Please submit your resume through our careers site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an introductory phone call will be contacted.

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