Senior Development Officer, Eastern Canada

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 fundraising professional for the role of Senior Development Officer, Eastern Canada.

If you’re a strategic, relationship-driven, and goal-oriented fundraising professional who would like to drive regional fundraising efforts and deepen donor engagement primarily in Montreal and Ottawa, please read on to see if this is the right fit for you.

Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

• Implement best practices to achieve revenue and participation goals for events like the Breakthrough T1D Walk and the Breakthrough T1D Ride.
• Collaborate with the Development Manager, Eastern Canada to strategize and execute regional fundraising plans.
• Inspire, motivate, and engage event participants to maximize fundraising success.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including event participants, corporate contacts, volunteers, and community influencers.
• Engage newly diagnosed families by providing resources and promoting regional fundraising events.
• Balance stewardship of current participants with recruitment of new fundraisers.
• Maintain detailed records of donor and participant interactions using CRM and other systems.
• Work closely with corporate partnerships and event experience teams to support overall event goals.
• Represent Breakthrough T1D at special events and community activities to promote the mission and fundraising initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of annual, monthly, and mid-level donors through all stages of cultivation and stewardship to meet revenue targets.
• Support third-party (Fundraise Your Way) event organizers and fundraisers.
• Solicit and steward regional revenue through corporate partnerships, foundation giving, sponsorships, and leadership giving.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• 2–3 years of fundraising experience, ideally in peer-to-peer events.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Communications, Fundraising, or a related field - or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CRM systems and fundraising platforms is an asset.

Working Style

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating complex information to diverse audiences.

Other position requirements to note:

• Must be located in the Montreal area.
• Must be fluently bilingual in French and English.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the region (approx. 20%) and attend evening/weekend events.
• Valid driver’s license is considered an asset.

Salary Range: Anticipated to be $58,000 - $63,000, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference: Required in the Montreal area to support regional fundraising and community engagement.

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 of Respect, Understanding and Integrity; Perseverance; Collaboration; Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship; and Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability – 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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