Manager, National Grants

6 days ago

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

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.

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 will be responsible for the research, coordination, and application of both grants and foundation proposals, which strategically align with Make-A-Wish Canada’s (MAWC) mission of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. The portfolio for this role will include both national and regional grants and foundations.

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.
  • Act as primary or secondary contact and engage with prospective donors, foundations and grant holders to better understand their mission and the application process.
  • 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

If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now The deadline to apply is January 2nd, 2025, at 11:59pm ET. Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.

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 independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of a network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide. For the second year in a row, Make-A-Wish Canada has been named a Great Place to Work and in 2024 was named to the Top 100 Best Workplaces for Giving Back.

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