Philanthropy Manager

4 days ago


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada CNIB Foundation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our team at the CNIB Foundation. As a key member of our development team, you will play a critical role in securing major gifts and building relationships with donors to support our mission.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive individual strategies for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors.
  • Qualify new and lapsed prospective donors to ascertain interest and readiness in giving at a major gift level.
  • Maintain a stewardship portfolio, ensuring that donors receive personalized correspondence, reports, and updates in a timely and professional manner.
  • Work in partnership with internal teams to coordinate strategies with assigned prospects, developing tailored and personalized proposals, and actively participating in and taking the lead with cultivation events.
  • Identify giving patterns of current donors and high-level prospects and identify donors with potential for growth and increased involvement with the CNIB Foundation.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with program staff and involve the appropriate colleagues across the CNIB Foundation to coordinate and execute strategies.
  • Ensure meticulous maintenance of Salesforce database recording accurate, strategic, and timely information on prospects and donors. This includes producing briefing notes, documenting solicitation plans, and meeting reports.
  • Manage volunteer networks that assist in local events.
  • Manage annual online auction, working with leadership volunteers on execution.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in non-profit management and philanthropy.
Requirements
  • Post-secondary education in fundraising, sales/marketing, communications, or business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of recent related experience.
  • Comfort and proficiency with CRM, financials, and budgets.
  • Adhere to applicable privacy laws as well as AFP, CAGP, and CNIB standards of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Strong analytical, strategic planning, time management, and organizational skills required. An ability to manage multifaceted projects and a capacity to perform well independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment are essential.
  • Strategic mindset and creative approaches to deepening relationships and driving results.
  • Familiarity with the issues surrounding vision loss is an asset and a desire to be a passionate advocate for the CNIB Foundation and those we serve.
  • Proven experience to build relationships at all levels of a complex organization, both internally and externally.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement major gift strategic planning and solicitation strategies in support of funding priorities.
  • Resourceful and organized with the ability to manage competing priorities, complex situations, and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage with and foster positive working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external partners.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications applied to the preparation of proposals, reports, and presentations.
  • Knowledge and experience using databases; Salesforce is an asset.
  • A flexible schedule that allows for after-hours events and meetings.
  • Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
  • Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.
What We Offer
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
  • Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
  • Group insurance benefits include dental, health, and vision care.
  • Employer-sponsored pension plan.
  • Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
  • Enticing internal employee referral program.


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