Development Manager

at  MakeAWish Canada Rves denfants Canada

“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 Manager, Development to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Chapter Director, you will be accountable for developing and executing strategies and providing expertise to coordinate fundraising activities for the province, including signature fundraising initiatives, third party events and the identification of new fund development opportunities. This role will include prospect research and development opportunities to increase revenue and meet budgeting goals.
This role can be based anywhere in New Brunswick, and is a full-time, permanent, remote position (unless based near Saint John, where the role would be hybrid).

• Work in collaboration with direct supervisor to develop and execute short-term and long-term development goals, ensuring increased revenue year-over-year.
• Strengthen and expand revenue development opportunities with existing donors through cultivation and implementation of strategies.
• Plan and coordinate first-party events for the province, as well as lend support to third-party event organizers.
• Prospect research to identify and recruit new business opportunities will be a focus as well as developing customized stewardship strategies.
• Collaborate with national and regional staff as appropriate in fulfilling the mission, strategy and goals of MAWC.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders (National Office, volunteers, suppliers, sponsors, donors, media, and community liaisons) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of all fundraising initiatives.
• Utilize strong Salesforce knowledge 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 works to increase awareness of MAWC through all contacts and business interactions through relationships, marketing, and promotion.
• Adhere to Imagine Canada’s Ethical Code.
• Other duties as assigned.