Manager of Philanthropy

Reporting To: Director of Philanthropy

Key Collaborators:

Internal: Philanthropy, Marketing & Camp Operations teams

External: Corporate groups, businesses, donors & prospective donors

Location: Halifax, NS

Salary Range: $65,000-$72,000

Who We Are

Brigadoon Village is a non-profit organization with a recreational facility delivering year-round camp programming that seeks to passionately transform the lives of Atlantic Canadian children and youth living with health conditions and other life challenges. We support campers to reach their full potential through experiential learning, meaningful connections and exceptional fun.

Brigadoon Village is located on Aylesford Lake in the Annapolis Valley with an office located in Halifax's North End.

Who We're Looking For

You're a confident relationship-builder who knows how to turn shared values into meaningful partnerships. Strategic, organized, and results-driven, you enjoy identifying opportunities, crafting compelling sponsorship ideas, and stewarding partners in ways that inspire long-term engagement.

You're comfortable working with senior decision-makers, juggling multiple priorities, and collaborating across teams to bring creative, mission-driven ideas to life.

You take initiative, think entrepreneurially, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Most importantly, you're passionate about purpose-driven work and want to use your skills to help give extraordinary kids the chance to be ordinary.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the corporate partnerships strategy, aligning with Brigadoon's strategic priorities and fundraising goals.
• Identify, research, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of corporate prospects and existing partners with a focus on $10,000+ giving capacity.
• Develop high-impact sponsorship packages, proposals, and presentations tailored to each prospect's philanthropic and marketing goals.
• Create and deliver meaningful recognition, engagement, and impact, reporting experiences to ensure donor satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with internal staff teams to develop creative, mission-driven partnership opportunities and sponsorable assets
• Support key fundraising events such as Brigadoon's Campfire Circle, through securing sponsorships and managing corporate relationships
• Maintain accurate records and pipeline tracking
• Contribute to a culture of philanthropy and innovation within the organization.
• Represent Brigadoon at external networking events and industry functions across Nova Scotia
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Characteristics

• Post-secondary education in fundraising, marketing, business development or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorship sales, or business development.
• Proven track record in securing and managing sponsorships and corporate donations.
• Understanding and commitment to innovation in fundraising practices
• Strong relationship management skills with a demonstrated ability to engage senior-level decision-makers.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and writing skills including public speaking on behalf of Brigadoon Village.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Excels at managing timelines, working with others to prioritize opportunities
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment of competing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Blackbaud CRM
• Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Record checks
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Availability for some travel within Nova Scotia and flexibility to attend evening/weekend events when required.
• A passion for achieving Brigadoon Village's vision of giving extraordinary kids the chance to be ordinary.

Brigadoon Offers

• Full time position, with competitive salary and benefits package
• A flexible approach to schedule and work location where we put our staff first
• A dynamic work environment where new ideas are encouraged, and brainstorming sessions break out frequently
• An environment that supports growth in your role and challenges you with new opportunities
• This position will be based out of Brigadoon's Halifax office and will involve some travel to events and our camp on Aylesford Lake.
• Brigadoon Village is committed to employment equity and aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our community; we encourage all passionate, qualified candidates to apply

How to Apply

We will begin screening applicants as they arrive. Early submission is encouraged. This post will remain open until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer or will result in withdrawal of offer or termination of your employment. Checks may include one or all of the following checks: Reference / Employment Verification, Education Verification, Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Search.