Job Description

A world free of the effects of diabetes is our vision. That’s why we’re working together to improve the quality of life of people living with diabetes. We’re sharing knowledge and creating connections for individuals and the health-care professionals who care for them; advocating through public policy; and funding research to improve treatments and find a cure to end diabetes.

Join our dedicated, talented Diabetes Canada team and together, #LetsEndDiabetes!

Role Overview

This role is responsible for the management, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of identified and new mid-level and major donors, and support of the major gifts team’s fundraising activities.  As a member of the High-End Giving team, this role will participate in the development of strategies to achieve department-wide goals.

Location: Flexible work arrangement policy in place allowing employees to work on a hybrid schedule. Accepting candidate applications across Canada, as this role can be 100% remote, with candidates expected to be available for donor meetings.

This role includes, but not limited to:

• Manage a portfolio of mid-level and major gift individual and foundation donors, and prospects to attain specific annual goals as part of the overall major gift and planned gift targets.
• Secure and build upon the prospect pool, and pipeline and maintain existing and new relationships through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship calls.
• Write high-quality grant proposals, applications, and supporting documents.
• Make weekly mid-level thank you calls and planned giving interest calls.
• Conduct prospect research to identify, cultivate, and solicit new grants and donors. Focus on diverse communities and networks, engaging them with Diabetes Canada.
• Collaborate and coordinate efforts with the development team and across business units within Diabetes Canada.
• Participate in, and remain accountable to, setting goals and strategies to meet revenue objectives. Manage portfolio’s revenue tracking of gifts, expecting funds and gift designations.
• Schedule and manage portfolio’s stewardship activities to optimize accountability and ensure donor engagement and retention
• Maintain donor and prospect records and tracking system on the database.
• Contribute towards the development and implementation of donor cultivation and stewardship events.
• Build organizational excellence, a collaborative working environment, and contribute towards a positive culture.
• Adhere to professionalism and fundraising best practices as demonstrated by industry standards and donor-centered methodology.

The ideal candidate possesses:

• 3-5 years of major, mid-level and/or planned giving fundraising
• University degree or diploma in fundraising, communications, or related discipline
• Candidates with CFRE designation is preferred
• Advanced written and oral communication skills and the ability to create compelling and relevant material.
• Ability to develop, enhance and deliver impactful presentations in a result-driven style to various audiences and partnerships.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in the non-profit sector.
• Solid understanding of brand reputation policies, practices, and principles and experience working cross-functionally specifically with communications and public relations.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects/deadlines effectively, fostering teamwork amongst colleagues.
• Exceptional eye for detail and great problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with donors, members, the public, employees, volunteers, sponsors, and other organizations.
• Sound technical abilities, including Microsoft Office software applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook), desktop publishing software, and new media and graphic design.
• Experience with data management and CRM databases.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to travel on occasion.

What Diabetes Canada Can Offer You

• A meaningful role, making a difference every day for people living with or at risk of diabetes.
• An entrepreneurial environment, working for a national organization where you feel valued, recognized, and rewarded.
• A high-performing, collaborative team environment and a commitment to building a healthy and engaged work culture.
• Flexible work agreement policy in place allows employees to work regularly remote and/or hybrid schedule.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive group benefits plan, includes health/dental, life insurance, disability coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and company-match Pension/RRSP.
• Most group benefits start on Day 1 when you join Diabetes Canada (health and dental coverage, life insurance and EFAP).
• Generous paid time-off benefits include additional paid holidays beyond the recognized provincial statutory holidays, and an end-of-year holiday office closure.
• A work culture committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates differences and provides equal opportunities for all.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit or study permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Diabetes Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including people of all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.  We value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process.  If you require accommodations, please advise us during the recruitment process.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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