Manager, Leadership Giving

**Manager, Leadership Giving - Alberta and Prairies**

We’re excited to share that JDRF Canada is now **Breakthrough T1D.**

We’re the same organization, with the same mission and determination to realize a world free from type 1 diabetes (T1D) - just with a new name and look that reflects what the T1D community needs now and next.

It’s an exciting time to join Breakthrough T1D as we continue to break barriers to help people better manage the disease and enjoy full, healthy lives. Curing T1D is and always will be our north star and we will not stop until breakthroughs get us to a world free from T1D.

Are you a passionate fundraiser ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a **Manager, Leadership Giving - Alberta and Prairies** to join our dynamic Philanthropy team Reporting to the Director, Leadership Giving - Western Canada, you’ll lead major gift fundraising efforts across the region in this key role. This position will be based out of Calgary, Alberta, to best support the needs of the area.

**Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be**:

- Support development strategies for Breakthrough T1D’s Campaign to Accelerate in Alberta & Prairies, including major gifts fundraising planning, financial target ownership, reporting, and plan development to meet targets.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase major gift revenue from existing and potential donors and partners.
- Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects ($5,000-$100,000) through cultivation, solicitation, and moves management to ensure retention and growth.
- Build meaningful connections with qualified prospects to generate new and diverse revenue streams.
- Implement creative strategies and quality stewardship to inspire multi-year commitments and/or stretch gifts.
- Collaborate with major gift professionals and volunteer leadership to identify, qualify, and solicit funding from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources.
- Support development of briefing materials, proposals, and presentations for donor, advisor, and community foundation meetings.
- Establish a detailed 12-month plan to engage and cultivate assigned prospects.
- Ensure CRM is up to date with all donor activity and opportunities while providing regular campaign progress reports.
- Build trust and partnership with regional staff to support major gift fundraising and contribute to the achievement of annual fundraising and campaign goals.

**Here’s what we’re looking for**:

- Knowledge/Skills/Experience_
- University or College degree in Business Management, Fundraising or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years progressive leadership experience in senior fundraising or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience building consensus and achieving results in a complex business environment
- Understanding of type 1 diabetes or auto immune conditions and the process of peer-reviewed research is an asset
- Working Style_
- Ability to identify leadership giving opportunities
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to grow major gift program by moving quickly on opportunities
- Ability to articulate the mission and goals of Breakthrough T1D to the community at large both verbally and in all forms of written communication
- Ability to build trust with volunteers quickly
- Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills with great listening and empathy
- The ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with proven interpersonal savvy and a keen sense of diplomacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills to manage key relationships with donors, corporate partners, staff, and volunteers
- Resourceful and organized; able to manage competing priorities, complex situations and deadlines
- Proven ability to influence with integrity and to work independently
- Other position requirements to note:_
- Flexible hours to accommodate various meetings and events with staff, volunteers and donors are a requirement for this position
- Ability to travel to meet with donors, volunteers and stakeholders as needed (approx. 30%); a Valid Driver’s License is required

**Location Preference**:Within commutable distance of Calgary, Alberta. This position will work remotely from a home office but will need to be accessible to the large majority of our donors in Calgary.

**Application Deadline**:Please submit your resume through our careers website by February 26, 2025.

**About Breakthrough T1D**

Breakthrough T1D is the leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy non-profit organization in Canada. As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help to make every day better for the people who live with it.

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) began in Canada as a grassroots organization in 1974, when a group of dedicated parents came together with a singular goal of finding a cure

for T1D. Since the discovery of insulin, Breakthrough T1D has remained at the forefront of T1D research. Breakthrough T1D is committed to investing in