Fundraising Manager

 “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. In this role, you will develop and execute strategies to coordinate fundraising activities for the province, with a focus on managing a diverse portfolio of Major Gifts and Corporate Giving. 

This role can be based out of Saskatoon or Regina, and is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position (remote if in Regina, with travel as required).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term development goals, ensuring increased revenue year-over-year focusing on, but not limited to Major Gifts & Corporate Giving. 
• Recruit new major gift and corporate donors and develop customized stewardship strategies.
• Work with the local team to help organize our first party events, and lend support to 3^rd party event organizers to ensure their success as required.
• Strengthen and expand revenue development opportunities with existing donors through cultivation and implementation of strategies.
• Collaborate with national and regional staff as appropriate 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.
• Utilize Salesforce to input and track donor activities, reporting.
• Utilize strong prospect research skills and programs. 
• Act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the Foundation, specifically when communicating with donors and other stakeholders.
• Continuously work 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, Fundraising, or other relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• CFRE designation or working towards is considered an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in a fundraising/management role in the not-for-profit or charitable sectors.
• Demonstrated success in 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 prospect research & identify leads for potential donors.
• 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.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from the office, for onsite visits and meetings with sponsors, donors, and the community, and for attendance at events.
• A clear criminal background check will be required.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid work environment (2 days in-office, 3 days remote per week) with occasional requirement to work outside of traditional office hours.  Primary responsibilities are carried out in the local office and remotely, however, you will be required to be out of the office for visits with sponsors and donors, and for events.
• Occasional day and overnight travel to meet with donors or attend events, mostly in Regina or Saskatoon, but potentially anywhere in the province.

Physical/Mental Effort

• Work under pressure of tight deadlines, with a high-volume workload, and with multiple demands & changing priorities.
• Demonstrate emotional resiliency to be able to conduct cold-calls and continue to develop donor relations.

How to apply

If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now!  The deadline to apply is May 18^th, 2025, at 11:59pm ET.

To apply, please navigate to:  https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/makeawishca/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/955

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.  

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.

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 1,000 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.

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