Manager, Development Full Time

 “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 Manager, Development to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Chapter Director, the Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategies and providing expertise to coordinate fundraising activities for the Northern Alberta Chapter, with a focus on Major Gifts, First-Party events and supporting other chapter fundraising initiatives.   This role will include prospect research and development opportunities to increase revenue and meet budgeting goals. 

This role is located in Edmonton and is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborate with the Chapter Director to develop and execute short-term and long-term development goals, ensuring increased revenue year-over-year, with a focus on Major Gifts. 
• Responsible for managing the logistics and execution of our Major Gifts Program in Northern Alberta.
• Responsible for at least one first party event and playing a support role in other chapter fundraising initiatives.
• Provide support and guidance to event committees as required to ensure success of events (e.g., attend the meetings and take notes, provide materials, staff/volunteers, timelines, etc.).  
• Strengthen and grow revenue development opportunities with existing donors through cultivation and implementation of strategies, ensuring that the business objectives of both the organization and the corporate partners are aligned.
• Prospect research to identify and recruit new Major Gift donors and develop customized stewardship strategies.
• Collaborate with national and regional staff in fulfilling the mission, strategy and goals of the Foundation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of all fundraising initiatives.
• Input and track donor activities & utilize reporting in the CRM (Salesforce).
• Continuously works to increase awareness of MAWC through all contacts and business interactions through relationships, marketing, and promotion.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-secondary education in business or fundraising, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in a fundraising role in the not-for-profit or charitable sectors.
• CFRE designation or working towards is considered an asset.
• Experience in managing first party events, including budgeting, logistics, sponsorship solicitation, creative development, and committee management.
• Demonstrated success in major gift asks and other fundraising activities, donor relations and relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and maintain long-standing stakeholder relationships.
• Proven ability to take initiative and carry projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead a team and coach others to achieve common goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise sound judgment in relations with a diverse group of volunteers, staff, clients, vendors, suppliers and the general public.
• General financial management skills to meet/exceed revenue targets, with the ability to manage operations within an established budget; knowledge of government receipting requirements.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• Access to reliable transportation, to and from work, as well as for attending events, donor and sponsor visits, and other physical meetings in the community is a requirement.
• A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid work environment (2 days in-office, 3 days remote per week): responsibilities are carried out in the Edmonton Chapter Office and remotely; however, you will be regularly required to be out of the office for visits with sponsors and donors, for site visits, and attending events in the community.
• Given the nature of events, may work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
• Works under high degree of pressure on day of events to ensure logistics and all aspects of events are carried out successfully.

Physical/Mental Effort

• Demonstrates emotional resiliency to be able to conduct cold-calls and continue to develop donor relations.
• Works under pressure with multiple tight deadlines, demands, high volume workload, and dynamic/overlapping priorities.
• May be required to lift boxes and equipment/supplies at events.

Our Commitment to IDEA

Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, to still apply.

How to apply

If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now!  The deadline to apply is September 22nd, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.

To apply, please navigate to: https://can241.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-CA/makeawishca/Posting/View/553

Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.  

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is swift in pace.  Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our shortlisted candidates.  Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us!

ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH® CANADA

Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 38,500 wishes across the country, over 1000 last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.

JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY

For more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish^® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca.

This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages