Mgr, Ind. Fundraising & New Bus. Development

at  Canadian Cancer Society

Job Title: Manager, Independent Fundraising and New Business Development
Location: Montreal, QC
Work Model: Hybrid
Status: Full-time, Permanent Position
Salary Band: 6 ($64,000 - $96,000 CAD)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This role requires the successful candidate to be fully bilingual (verbal and written) in French and English.
• Post-secondary diploma/degree required, in a related field (preferably marketing or business development) with 5-7 years’ experience. Previous experience in the non-profit space is an asset.
• Excellent planning, marketing and business development skills including strong negotiation abilities.
• Exceptional history in developing, managing, and implementing successful sports activation programs.
• Results oriented, with a proven record achieving revenue/sales targets.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively (In French and English)
• Ability to identify and leverage integrated business opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in building successful customer relations.
• Exceptional organizational, project management and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Salesforce
• Ability to set priorities, demonstrate a positive attitude, troubleshoot and problem solve independently using sound judgement.

1. Lead Independent Fundraising New Business Development & Program Development in Quebec (60%)

• Independently prospects, cultivates, solicits, and secures, potential new partners and fundraisers to meet direct revenue goals.
• Conducts regular cold calls to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities. Assesses and identifies key decision makers and influences within the client organization.
• Helps support strategic sports alliances partnership programs and develops new strategic partnership programs.
• Project management of Sports Alliances account activations including but not limited to: coordination of national/global sports promotions, collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, weekly status updates, and correspondence to keep projects moving forward in a timely manner.
• Develop and track success of activation plans from concept to completion to ensure all deliverables are executed in a timely manner.
• Draft independent fundraising and sports alliance partnership proposals to secure new fundraising initiatives.
• Proactively engage in networking activities to expand professional connections and cultivate relationships that contribute to the growth of the revenue pipeline.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and trade shows to maximize networking opportunities and stay abreast of market developments.