“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. 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.

• 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 3rd 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.