Région Offres d'emploi - Old toronto, ON

We’re excited to share that JDRF Canada is now Breakthrough T1D.

We’re the same organization, with the same mission and determination to realize a world free from type 1 diabetes (T1D) – just with a new name and look that reflects what the T1D community needs now and next.

It’s an exciting time to join Breakthrough T1D as we continue to break barriers to help people better manage the disease and enjoy full, healthy lives. Curing T1D is and always will be our north star and we will not stop until breakthroughs get us to a world free from T1D.

Breakthrough T1D is searching for an experienced professional for the role of Development Manager. If you’re an inspiring, collaborative and goal-focused fundraising professional who would like to lead a dynamic team, strengthen donor relationships across Ontario and drive impactful fundraising initiatives that advance our mission, please read on to see if this is the right fit for you.

Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

· Execute national fundraising strategies for assigned Breakthrough T1D Walk, Breakthrough T1D Ride, and other fundraising programs within Ontario, ensuring revenue goals, key performance indicators, timelines, and budgets are achieved.

· Develop and implement regional business plans and market-level tactics that align with national fundraising objectives and support participant, donor, sponsor, and volunteer growth.

· Build and maintain relationships with local event sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and supporters to strengthen fundraising outcomes.

· Build meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and community supporters to strengthen engagement and increase retention and revenue.

· Identify, qualify, and cultivate prospective mid-level, leadership giving, planned giving, corporate partnership, and foundation donors, ensuring opportunities are advanced through the organizational fundraising pipeline.

· Develop and implement annual giving and donor stewardship strategies that deepen donor engagement and encourage ongoing support.

· Provide support and strategic direction to a fundraising team, across multiple markets to deliver fundraising results. This includes creating and implementing fundraising strategies, providing training, and inspiring, motivating and monitoring the staff team to achieve key performance indicators for each role.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

· 5-6 years of progressive fundraising experience, including experience in managing a team and university or College degree in Business Management, Fundraising or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience

· Experience working on peer-to-peer fundraising events

· Excellent people management and leadership skills; ability to coach, develop and mentor staff

· Strong written and oral communication skills in order to successfully interact with external constituents and staff within the organization

· Experience working with peer-to-peer fundraising software an asset (e.g.: AKA Raisin)

Working Style

· Self-motivated, goal-oriented, personable and service-oriented

· Ability to work within a tight timeline and prioritize in a fast-paced dynamic environment

· Ability to collaborate internally as a team member, as well as externally with donors and leadership volunteers

Other position requirements to note:

· Ability to travel throughout Ontario (approximately 15%) to support fundraising activities, donor engagement and regional events.

· Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings, fundraising events, and volunteer activities.

· Valid driver’s license is required; access to a vehicle is considered an asset.

· Comfortable working in a remote environment and leveraging technology to effectively manage relationships and fundraising initiatives.

· Commitment to advancing Breakthrough T1D’s mission and representing the organization with professionalism and enthusiasm.

The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $79,000 to $84,000, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference: Preferred in Ontario or the GTA area to travel across the region and foster strong connections with donors, volunteers and community partners.

About Breakthrough T1D

Breakthrough T1D is the leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy non-profit organization in Canada. As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help to make every day better for the people who live with it.

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) began in Canada as a grassroots organization in 1974, when a group of dedicated parents came together with a singular goal of finding a cure for T1D. Since the discovery of insulin, Breakthrough T1D has remained at the forefront of T1D research. Breakthrough T1D is committed to investing in the most promising research, advocating for progress by working with governments to address issues that impact the T1D community, and supporting individuals living with this disease.

Breakthrough T1D has a company culture rooted in our Core Values; Adapt and Thrive, Collaborate, Accountable, Innovate, Act with Purpose – if our core values are exemplified in the way that you work, we might be a great fit for each other.

Here’s a few details about what Breakthrough T1D employees receive:

· Remote-first: Our employees love the convenience and flexibility of working remotely, so all positions are work from home (within Canada).

· Health and Wellness Benefits: Benefits to support your physical and mental health – this includes Manulife group benefits, Maple virtual health care, Not Myself Today to support mentally healthy workplaces and generous paid sick time.

· Professional Development: We want employees to grow within their roles and have a career at Breakthrough T1D, so we practice Career Development Planning and have a budget for paid development opportunities for each employee.

· Other benefits include: Group RRSP Matching Program, winter holiday office closures, flex weeks in the summer and more!

Benefits listed above for regular full-time employees. Not all benefits may be available to part-time or temporary employees.

Recruitment Process: We may review applications as they are received and this position will remain posted until it is filled. Our recruitment process typically includes an initial introductory phone call with an HR team member, and up to two video interviews over MS Teams with the hiring manager and other members of the team. Some positions may require a skills-based evaluation to be completed as a part of the recruitment process. We thank all those applicants that apply, but please note only those selected for an introductory phone call will be contacted after their application is submitted.

Breakthrough T1D strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Breakthrough T1D is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

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