“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

WHERE YOU COME IN

We are looking for a Senior Development Officer to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Director, National Corporate Development, you will apply corporate fundraising principles and processes to manage the full cycle of national partnerships. In support of the growth of National Development’s revenue, the role includes, but is not limited to, securing corporate partnerships, sponsorship, cash donations and in-kind support for Make-A-Wish Canada’s mission.
This role can be based out of Pickering or Toronto, and is a full-time, 18-month contract, hybrid position.

New Business Outreach (50%)

• Support with lead generation, prospect research and cold calls/outreach as it relates to new business opportunities.
• Assess needs and contribute to the development and implementation of prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation.
• Writing and preparing briefing notes, solicitation plans and call reports to track donor interaction.
• Develop fundraising materials such as proposals, grant applications and donor correspondences.
• Update and maintain accurate and timely prospect information within the Foundation’s database (Salesforce) to enable accurate and reliable reporting.

Partnership Relationships (35%)

• Lead in managing and growing the corporate and corporate foundation donor portfolio (cash and in- kind) in the giving range of $1,000-$24,000.
• Apply grants and foundations fundraising principles to support grant applications under $25,000.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments to assist with development or coordination of material for donors are delivered in a timely basis, which may include social/marketing media, stewardship reports, end of campaign reports.
• Establish and provide support to National Development Team as required to ensure success of partnership events (e.g., guidance, materials, staff/volunteers, timelines, etc.).

Strategic Initiatives (15%)

• Support with the planning and execution of the corporate events, programs and initiatives.
• Support the National Development team on major donor activations and its campaign executions.

Other duties as assigned.