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"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
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH?
Is it to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an inspiring workplace? If so, Make-A-Wish is for you!
Make-A-Wish® Canada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
“It’s been wonderful to have this wish to look forward to… It’s wonderful to see [Rowan] with something that brings him pure joy after all he’s been through and missed out on!”
–Melissa, mom to wish kid Rowan (age 5, leukemia), who wished for an indoor jungle gym.
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
Our mission is, together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness. Supported by our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.
Our values are Child-Focused, Integrity, Impact, Innovation, and Community.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
- A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired
- An attractive compensation package that includes group health and dental premiums which are fully covered by the Foundation, RRSP, & Wish paid hours
- Annual vacation starting at three weeks & additional paid leaves
- Work/life balance and flexibility
- Hybrid working environment
- Employee Wellness Program
- Corporate discounts
- Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities
- Fun employee activities, contests, and more!
Make-A-Wish® Canada is committed to fostering a culture that aims to change lives while offering a rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a true difference every day!
WHERE YOU COME IN
We are looking for a Development Officer to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Manager, Development, you would be responsible for managing and coordinating assigned fundraising activities within Ontario. This includes, but is not limited to securing sponsorships, media relations, Salesforce reporting/date entry, donor development, grant writing, and researching opportunities to increase chapter revenue.
This role has can be based out of Toronto, Pickering, or Ottawa. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Drive revenues by sourcing, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing fundraising opportunities.
- Identify and inspire potential corporate and individual donors.
- Apply event management principles and processes to manage the full cycle of events at the chapter level, ensuring high standards for all assigned fundraising initiatives.
- Establish and provide support to event committees as required to ensure success of events (e.g., guidance, materials, staff/volunteers, timelines, etc.).
- In collaboration with the Manager, Development, create and maintain a robust pipeline, identifying opportunities for yearly and multi-year pledges and commitments, securing net new revenue, and stewarding existing relationships.
- Conduct cold calling to solicit financial contributions and in-kind donations.
- Collaborate with immediate manager in identifying opportunities for development and growth in sponsorship, individual and corporate donations, and awareness.
- Continuously research market data/information and seize potential opportunities.
- Strengthen and grow revenue development opportunities with existing donors through cultivation and implementation of strategies, ensuring that the business objectives of both the organization and the corporate partners are aligned.
- Work creatively with the marketing team to assist them in the development and design of promotional and other material related to events under their portfolio.
- Work in collaboration with Wish Family Engagement team to identify appropriate Wish Families for event participation when appropriate.
- Support on Chapter Signature Events as needs arise, in preparation-for and on the day-of.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders (National Office, volunteers, suppliers, sponsors, donors, media, and community liaisons) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of assigned fundraising initiatives.
- Act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the Foundation, specifically when communicating at events and with donors and other stakeholders.
- Utilize strong administrative and computer skills to complete all administrative and data management tasks associated with fundraising on a timely basis. This includes MS Office skills (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint/Teams) and using Salesforce and Donor Drive to input and track donor activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Post-secondary education in fundraising/business or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 2 -3 years working experience in the fundraising area, preferably in a multi-level organization within diverse communities. Supervisory experience is an asset.
- Good oral and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to speak to groups of people in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrated experience in using databases and ability to be able to train on databases; and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology. Salesforce experience would be an asset.
- Demonstrated high degree of skill and success in strategic business development, specifically the ability to forge, manage, and maintain strong and authentic partnerships with new donors, while growing the value of existing donor base.
- Ability to work independently and on various tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing tasks of others and to work with others on a job to achieve the best results.
- Must be highly motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience in problem solving and good judgement.
- Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills. Flexibility with changing priorities and ability to remain focused to meet targeted timelines.
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel).
- General financial management acumen to meet/exceed revenue targets, ability to manage operations within an established budget, and knowledge of government receipting requirements.
- Access to reliable transportation, to and from work, as well as for attending events, donor and sponsor visits, and other physical meetings in the community is a requirement.
- A clear Criminal Background Check is required.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to their first day of work, subject to relevant accommodations or exemptions.
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hybrid work environment (2 days in-office, 3 days remote per week) with occasional requirements to work outside of regular office hours during peak season. Primary responsibilities are carried out in Chapter Office and at home, however you will be regularly required to be out of the office for visits with sponsors and donors, for site visits and attending events in the community.
Physical/Mental Effort
- Works under pressure at peak times of the year with tight deadlines, high volume workload, and with changing and overlapping priorities.
- Physical activity may include lifting of boxes with materials, setting up equipment, etc., up to 20kg.
- Emotional situations in dealing with wish recipients and families facing life threatening conditions or illnesses, in palliative care, and end-of-life stages.
- Works under high degree of pressure on day of events to ensure logistics and all aspects of events are carried out successfully.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, to still apply.
How to apply
If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now! The deadline to apply is January 14, 2024.
To apply, please navigate to the “Apply" button or follow the link below.
Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.
Recruitment process
Our recruitment process is swift in pace. Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our shortlisted candidates. Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us!
ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH® CANADA
Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 38,500 wishes across the country, over 1000 last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.
JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY
For more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca.
