Development Officer

**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. Reporting to the Chapter Director, this role is overseeing and coordinating all assigned fundraising events (first and third party) in Newfoundland and Labrador, including the planning, execution and follow up of events where applicable. This also includes, but is not limited to; securing sponsorship, donor development, and researching opportunities to develop events increasing provincial revenue. This position will also work with volunteers throughout the province ensuring retention and growth of the volunteer program within our communities. Acting as a representative of the Foundation, this position safeguards the interests of the Foundation, the Wish Families, and event participants by following established procedures and guidelines ensuring the quality of every event and all sponsorships. This role is based out of **St John’s, NL **and is a **full-time, permanent, hybrid **position. - **What You Will Do** - Applies event management principles and processes to manage the full cycle of events ensuring high standards for all events are met. - Develops strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (national office, provincial offices, volunteers, supplies, sponsors, donors, community liaisons, media community leaders etc.). - Works with marketing and communications on content for social media, sponsorship, and information documents. - Establishes and provides support to event committees (third party) as required to ensure success of events (e.g., guidance, materials, staff/volunteers, timelines, etc.). - Uses existing wish granting database and work in collaboration with wish granting staff to identify appropriate Wish Families for event participation. - Collaborates with the Chapter Director in identifying opportunities for development and growth in sponsorship, awareness, and donations (e.g., sponsorships for event décor, silent auctions, prizes, food and drinks, entertainment, supplies, equipment, venues, etc.). - Will be required to execute regular administrative duties as required. - Other duties as assigned. - **What You Bring** - Post-secondary education in fundraising/business or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Must be proficient with social media platforms - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. - 2 -3 years working experience in the fundraising area (events, campaigns and working with volunteers), preferably in a multi-level organization within diverse communities. - Demonstrated experience in using databases and ability to be able to train on databases, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology such as Salesforce. - Demonstrated experience in overseeing events and working with others (staff and volunteers) on a job to achieve the best