Manager, Fund Development

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

The employer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Be a part of Canada’s #1 charity devoted to Olympic Athletes and high-performance sport and help takeSport Philanthropy to the next level.

The Canadian Olympic Foundation (COF) is the philanthropic fundraising arm of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) with the joint purpose to transform Canada through the power of sport. The COF is the only Foundation in Canada that raises funds to support athletes at all stages of their Olympic journey – from the spark of an Olympic dream to the moment they step on the podium and beyond their competition days.

The Manager, Fund Development is a dynamic individual who drives revenue through building relationships with individuals in support of shared philanthropic goals. Reporting to the Director, Fund Development and Operations, the Manager, Fund Development is a self-starter who is organized, tenacious and creative with a drive to raise funds and has a keen passion for innovation. The Manager, Fund Development drives strategy, manages logistics, delivers impact, and facilitates the entire donor relationship on behalf of the COF and the COC.

The Manager, Fund Development will be responsible for managing the full scope of activities related to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors. This individual will work to develop and implement a program that will expand the major gift portfolio of prospects and donors with a donor-focused philosophy and adherence to the highest ethical standards of the fundraising profession. They will work in collaboration with COF staff, board members, National Sport Organizations, Own the Podium, and current and future Olympians to further enhance the positioning and fundraising effectiveness of the COF in concert with the COC and the COF’s overall objectives.

LOCATION

This position will belocated in the COC office in Toronto, ON at Yonge St. Suite . We offera hybrid work model that allows for up to three days of remote work each week.

CORE

RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES

• In consultation with theDirector, lead the strategic work of the Major Gifts program leveraging COFstaff, Board and senior volunteers to identify, engage and cultivate prospectrelations
• Engage individuals throughout the donor cycle aligned with achievingannual and longer-term goals by securing gifts from $25, to $1M+, with aminimum target of $2M raised annually
• Build and manage a robust donor portfolio of prospect relationships,including pipeline analysis, qualification, creative engagement, cultivationplanning, solicitation and stewardship delivery
• Creatively navigate the prospect’s path to maximize shared benefit andenhance impact to the COF and the Canadian sport system
• Work with COF colleagues and independently identify and engage newprospects
• Oversee the planning and execution of bespoke revenue generatinginitiatives and engagements with execution support of the COF team
• Collaborate with colleagues on various teams to deliver a high level ofservice and support to donors and partners
• Monitor and update strategic plans and processes for programs,activities, relationship and progress towards goals utilizing the COF CRM andcomplimentary systems
• Lead, motivate and manage direct report(s) to support their growth andthe goals of the COF
• Report on all prospect contacts, progress and results, ensuring that allrelated data is recorded in the CRM
• Exemplify a positive team approach to success and achievement towardsgoals

QUALIFICATIONS

AND CRITICAL SKILLS

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent
• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Previous experience with a fundraising organization, major giftssolicitation, and revenue development
• CFRE designation is an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Self-assured, entrepreneurial, professional, and works well underpressure
• Strongverbal, written and interpersonal communications skills with demonstratedability to influence and persuade others
• Strong analytical, judgement, strategic thinking, andproblem-solving skills
• Flexibility in working hours and travel
• Database proficiency and experience analyzing, interpreting, andpresenting data
• Excellent project management skills with the ability tobalance several projects at the same time with strong attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationshipswith various internal and external colleagues/stakeholders
• Demonstrates andembodies the COC values of Accountability, Excellence, Fun, Respect and Bravery

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary based on experience, excellent benefits package.

CONTACT

Please submit your cover letter and resume through ADP by September25, .

The COC is committed to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. At the COC, we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees and believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, views, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organization.

Accommodation is also available upon request for individuals taking part in all stages of our recruitment and selection processes. Please advise the recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs due to a disability are accommodated. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.