Campaign Manager

Looking to Make an Impact?

At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, we believe that defeating blood cancers takes more than skill – it takes the right mindset.

Our fundraising team (Mission Fuel) is:

• Hungry – We relentlessly pursue growth, build meaningful relationships, and go above and beyond to connect people to our mission.
  
• Humble – We put the mission first, embrace collaboration, and learn from every challenge.
  
• Smart – We lead with strategy, adapt with agility, and stay focused on long-term impact.

Together, we persevere, innovate, and never give up – because lives depend on it.

Join one of the Top 10 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events in Canada.

When you work on Light the Night, you're not just running a campaign—you're building a movement. This is one of Canada's leading peer-to-peer events, uniting thousands of people across the country to walk in solidarity with those affected by blood cancer. As part of the LTN team, you'll collaborate with powerhouse volunteers, long-time supporters, first-time fundraisers, and families forever changed by a diagnosis. You'll witness moments of hope, strength, and remembrance—and help raise millions to fund research and patient support.

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to lead in your community, grow your skills, and be part of something truly life changing. If you're driven to build meaningful relationships and excited to connect new partners to our mission, we want you on our team.

What We're Doing:
 
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is reshaping the traditional non-profit business model. With a renewed dedication, we are focused on advancing patient and research outcomes while prioritizing the enhancement of our employee experience.

Join us as we redefine the landscape of non-profit work, with a commitment to making a lasting impact on both our mission and the well-being of our team.

Our Core Values

• Servant Leadership: We put people affected by blood cancers first. Our leadership style is grounded in the sharing of power for the growth and well-being of the blood cancer community and our people.
• Shared Achievement: We believe success is a team sport. We care about results, but more importantly, we care about how those results are achieved.
• Authenticity: We celebrate character and genuineness. We expect, respect, and welcome different opinions, modes of expression, and diversity.
• Freedom & Responsibility: We trust our team. We embrace the freedom of employees to work non-traditional hours, to work from home, and to exercise creativity in career goals and development.
• Lifelong Learning: We see learning as more than professional development, but as a mindset and philosophy to help us constantly adapt, change, and excel.

What We Will Do Together

The Campaign Manager, Emerging Markets (LTN) is a relationship driven fundraiser responsible for retaining, upgrading, and motivating a portfolio of fundraising teams, corporate partners, and sponsors to maximize revenue for the campaign, as well as build and manage executive committees and Chairs for their assigned markets. This role is the primary point of contact for their assigned Executive Leadership Committees (ELCs), teams and partners, ensuring they are supported, inspired, and equipped to reach and exceed their fundraising goals.

The Campaign Manager actively identifies and engages potential new volunteers, teams and sponsors. Their
core accountability is the growth and success of their portfolio, ensuring strong year-over-year revenue
increases through high-touch stewardship and engagement strategies. This position will require regular travel within the assigned territory (Calgary, Edmonton and other assigned markets within the Emerging Market portfolio). In addition, up to 3 weeks of out-of-province travel annually may be required for staff gatherings, training, or national initiatives. 

Your key areas of focus are: 

• Portfolio Management & Revenue Growth
  • Manage a portfolio of fundraising teams, corporate partners, and sponsors, ensuring they meet or exceed fundraising targets. 
  • Retain, cultivate, and upgrade teams year-over-year through personalized engagement and stewardship strategies. 
  • Develop and implement motivational strategies to drive fundraising performance.
  • Provide hands-on coaching, resources, and guidance to help participants maximize their impact. 
  • Analyze portfolio performance, identify gaps, and create action plans to drive revenue growth. 
    
• New Prospecting & Acquisition 
  • Identify and engage potential new Executive Committee Members, fundraising teams and sponsors. 
  • Lead recruitment efforts by leveraging existing relationships and making warm introductions. 
  • Onboard new volunteers, teams, and participants to ensure a seamless and engaging experience. 
• Engagement & Stewardship 
  • Build deep relationships with volunteers, team captains, corporate partners, and sponsors to strengthen their commitment to LLSC. 
  • Recognize and celebrate fundraising milestones to reinforce engagement and retention. 
  • Deliver impact-driven storytelling, connecting participants to the mission through patient stories and research updates.
  • Host check-in meetings, provide fundraising coaching, and ensure all teams feel supported and valued. 
  • Support event execution logistics where applicable.
• Community Engagement & Mission Awareness  
  • Educate fundraising participants, corporate partners, vendors, sponsors and volunteers about LLSC's mission and impact.
  • Involve blood cancer and research impact stories into fundraising strategies to strengthen donor commitment. 
  • Serve as a connector, referring individuals affected by blood cancer to LLSC support services.
  • Conduct Mission Moments at key partner and volunteer events to reinforce LLSC's purpose. 
  • Engage Honored Heroes and discuss how their involvement can inspire the blood cancer and Light the Night community

What You Should Bring

• An Undergraduate degree or diploma in Commerce, Fund Development or equivalent is preferred. 
  
• A minimum of 3-5 years of sales, or fundraising experience.
• Proven success in recruitment and management of business leaders/executive volunteer leadership committees in achieving ambitious goals.
• Proven track record of success and expertise in peer-to-peer fundraising and fundraising event management.
• Superior interpersonal skills to engage, motivate, and leverage stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills, ease with public presentations, and proven ability to relate to diverse groups of people at all levels.
  
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in the development and execution of activities aligned with national and local strategies.
  

What We Offer

• The Campaign Lead position is a vacant role, and this is what we offer:
  • Generous time off, including 15 days starting vacation, a day off on your birthday, and holiday closures for two weeks at the end of the year.
  • A wide variety of health and benefits, including a healthcare spending account and more.
  • A flexible and hybrid workplace.
  • Amazing colleagues and workplace culture.

Join us as we work to improve the lives of people affected by blood cancers. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the drive to achieve ambitious goals, we invite you to apply and become a part of our mission.