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. 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 Development Officer to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Chapter Director, this role is responsible for managing and coordinating assigned fundraising activities within Manitoba. This includes, but is not limited to event management, securing sponsorship, donor development, database and office support, grant writing, and researching opportunities to increase chapter revenue. This role is based in Winnipeg and is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Identify and inspire potential corporate and individual donors. - Manage the full cycle of events at the chapter, level ensuring high standards for all assigned fundraising initiatives. - Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Utilize a high degree of creativity in the development and design of marketing and promotional material including PSA’s, press releases, brochures and other material. - Collaborate with internal departments to assist with development or coordination of material for Wish Stories and other development and communication material/literature, which may include social/marketing media. - Establish and provide support to event committees as required to ensure success of events (e.g., guidance, materials, staff/volunteers, timelines, etc.). - Work in collaboration with the Wish Granting team to identify appropriate Wish Families for event participation. - Provide general office support including ordering of materials, working with suppliers and coordinating volunteers. - Work on administrative tasks, including preparing meetings notes, updating donor records, and producing reports. - Collaborate with your immediate manager in identifying opportunities for development and growth in sponsorship, donations (e.g., sponsorships for; event décor, silent auction, prizes, food and drinks, entertainment, supplies, equipment, venues, etc.) and awareness. - Other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU BRING - Post-secondary education in fundraising/business, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. - 2 -3 years working experience in the fundraising area (events, campaigns and working with volunteers), preferably in a multi-level organization within diverse communities. - Previous supervisory experience is an asset. - Ability to work independently and on various tasks simultaneously. - Must be highly motivated, demonstrate a high attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. - Good oral and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to speak to groups of people in a variety of settings. - Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills. Flexibility with changing priorities and ability to remain focused to meet targeted timelines. - Proficient in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel). - Demonstrate