Development Officer

_La version française suit ci-dessous_ **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. This position is responsible for securing corporate donors, sponsors, and major gifts in the Quebec region by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding a specific group of donors. Reporting to the Chapter Director, the Development Officer is directly accountable for securing revenue from corporate and foundation donors. The Development Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the corporate and foundation donor programs within their specific region on behalf of Make-A-Wish® Canada (MAWC)._ This role is located in **Montreal, Quebec **and is a **full-time, permanent, hybrid (2 days in-office, 3 days remote) **position. - **What You Will Do** - In partnership with their immediate manager the Development Coordinator, develops strategies to increase revenue within the region which contributes to the overall fundraising goals of the organization. - Works collaboratively with the Chapter Advisory Board or designated group to identify prospective donors from within and outside of MAWC’s existing network. - Manages individual prospects and donors in their assigned region, identifies new prospects, and works directly or through volunteers to initiate dialogue. - Manages effective systems for tracking and cultivating donors and prospect donors through Salesforce, enabling MAWC to grow and/or maintain ongoing relationships with current and past donors. - In collaboration with the broader development team, plans and executes recognition and stewardship plans for major gift and corporate donors. - Participates in the planning and implementation of project related donor events and activities to engage and educate donors and prospects. - Plans and implements donor recognition projects and events, liaising with staff regarding existing events to which donors will be invited. - Acts as a representative for MAWC by conducting presentations at various meetings and events as required. - Other duties as assigned. - **What You Bring** - Post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Strong understanding of the charity sector and not-for-profit organizations. - 3+ years of experience of direct fundraising experience, preferably with proven success at cultivating, securing, and/or stewarding major gifts. - Highly self-motivated and directed. - Experience in the direct ask role with proven results in successfully cultivating and soliciting donors and prospects. - Strong knowledge of local and provincial donors and prospects; existing familiarity and relationships with these donors and prospects preferred. - Knowledge of effective fundraising strategies and techniques for growing non-profits; thorough and