Make-A-Wish Canada / Rêves d'enfants Canada
Location
Pickering, ON | Canada
Job description
"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 Senior Manager, Development, this position is responsible for generating increased revenues through coordination, and execution of third-party events. Acting as a representative of Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC), this position safeguards the interests of MAWC, donors and fundraising event participants by following established fundraising policies. This position may be responsible for supervising/managing paid support staff and volunteers.
This role can be based out of Toronto or Pickering, and is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- In collaboration with the Sr Manager, evaluate, approve, and support the implementation of all donor/3rd party events, developing a critical path, maintaining accurate records of fundraising activities and ensuring organizers have the tools (e.g., providing guidance, materials, volunteers, etc. to third party partners) to run a successful and compliant fundraising event.
- Cultivate relationships with existing donors and sponsors and identify and establish relationships with new prospects; execute on solicitation including cold calls for identified fundraising needs (i.e., service clubs).
- Steward existing donors and sponsors through recognition activities (thank you letters/plaques/social media posts/cheque presentations).
- Represent MAWC at various meetings and fundraising events, when required, acting as a spokesperson for MAWC and participating as a guest or developing and delivering presentations.
- Collaborate with internal departments to assist with the development or coordination of material needed to support donor/3rd party events in a timely manner, which may include social/marketing media.
- Establish and maintain a wide network of internal and external relationships with chapters, the national office, sponsors, donors, community liaisons, volunteers, media, Wish Families, suppliers, entertainers, and referring organizations.
- Utilize strong administrative and computer skills to complete all administrative and data management tasks associated with fundraising on a timely basis. This includes using Salesforce/DonorDrive/Crowd Change, or other tools, to input and track donor activities.
- Work in compliance with the provisions of The Occupational Health & Safety Act in the applicable province of employment and its regulations and comply with MAWC’s Health & Safety Policy.
- Adhere to Imagine Canada’s Ethical Code.
- 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 (events, campaigns and working with volunteers), preferably in a multi-level organization within diverse communities. Supervisory experience is an asset.
- 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.
- Good oral and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to speak to groups of people in a variety of settings.
- 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).
- Demonstrated experience in using databases (Sales Force/Donor Drive) and ability to be able to train on databases; and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
- A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hybrid work environment: 2 days per week in-office, 3 days remote, with occasional requirements to work outside of regular office hours.
- Access to a reliable form of transportation to and from work, as well as to attend occasional events, visits with sponsors and donors, and other meetings in the community, is required to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
- Some day/overnight travel may be required.
Physical/Mental Effort
- Works under pressure at peak times of the year with tight deadlines, high volume workload, and with multiple demands, changing and overlapping priorities.
- Works under high degree of pressure on day of events to ensure logistics and all aspects of events are carried out successfully.
- May be exposed to sensitive situations regarding wish children and families.
- Physical activity may include lifting of boxes with materials, setting up equipment, etc.
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!
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.
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