Manager, National Grants

"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. 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 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. - 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 Our Commitment to IDEA Recruitment process We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us 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 indepe