Director Leadership Giving, 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 growing our Leadership Giving team and we’re searching for an experienced professional for the role of Director Leadership Giving, Eastern Canada.

If you’re a proactive, strategic, and bilingual fundraising professional who would like to lead major gift fundraising across Eastern Canada, please read on to see if this is the right fit for you.

Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of new and existing donors through strategic cultivation, solicitation and stewardship that secure major gifts ranging from $5,000-$1,000,000;
• Develop and execute individualized donor strategies aligned with organizational priorities and campaign objectives;
• Lead disciplined moves management strategies that deepen donor engagement, increase gift levels, improve retention, and advance prospects through the giving pipeline;
• Deliver personalized stewardship and engagement strategies that inspire transformational, multi-year, and stretch commitments;
• Build meaningful relationships with qualified prospects that result in new and diversified revenue streams. Collaborate with a team of major gift professionals to identify and qualify prospects and build appropriate strategies to capture giving potential;
• Recruit, engage, and support volunteer leaders and campaign cabinet members to expand networks, identify and cultivate prospects, and advance fundraising opportunities;
• Serve as a strategic partner to regional staff to develop and execute integrated donor strategies that deepen engagement and increase philanthropic investment;

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Minimum 7 years progressive leadership experience in fundraising and a University or College degree in Business Management, Fundraising or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bilingual in French and English required
• Thorough understanding of the development of major gifts, with proven success closing major gifts and partnering with senior volunteers
• Experience building consensus and achieving results in a complex business environment
• Strong data analysis, strategic planning, and results-oriented skills
• CFRE designation an asset

Working Style

• An entrepreneurial spirit to grow major gift program by moving quickly on opportunities
• Ability to identify leadership giving opportunities and quickly assess interest, capacity and connection
• Resourceful and organized; able to manage competing priorities, complex situations and deadlines

Other position requirements to note:

• Understanding of type 1 diabetes or auto immune conditions and the process of peer-reviewed research is an asset
• Flexible hours to accommodate various meetings and events with staff, volunteers and donors are a requirement for this position
• Ability to travel to meet with donors, volunteers and stakeholders as needed (approx. 30%)
• A Valid Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle is required; Must reside in the Greater Montreal area

The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $90,000 - $120,000, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference: Required in the Greater Montreal area to support our stakeholders in Eastern Canada region.

Application Instructions: Gerard Search is supporting Breakthrough T1D on this search. Please visit their website and find the posting here. Note that applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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.

· 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 or Gerard Search 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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