Senior Development Officer, Alberta

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.

We’re currently seeking a Senior Development Officer to join our team and drive fundraising revenue for the Alberta region, with a focus on the Edmonton area, through relationship management strategies that retain, grow and deepen donor support.

Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

• Implement fundraising best practices to achieve revenue and participation targets for peer-to-peer events.
• Collaborate with the Development Manager to strategize and execute fundraising plans for the assigned region.
• Inspire and engage event participants while building relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate contacts and volunteers.
• Maintain comprehensive records of participant and donor interactions using a CRM database.
• Attend community engagement activities to represent Breakthrough T1D and promote its mission and fundraising goals.
• Manage a portfolio of donors, ensuring effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to achieve revenue targets.
• Provide support to third-party event organizers and solicit regional revenue through corporate partnerships and major gifts.
• Develop personalized strategies to engage and steward regional donors and newly diagnosed families.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• University or College degree in Business Management, Fundraising or related discipline, with 2-3 years of progressive fundraising experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working on peer-to-peer fundraising events
• High level of comfort communicating complex information (e.g. Breakthrough T1D research, goals, etc.) to a wide range of audiences, from high-net worth individuals to corporate partners
• Strong written and oral communication skills in order to successfully interact with external customers and staff within the organization
• Experience working with peer-to-peer fundraising software an asset
• Capability to leverage relationships and negotiate agreements
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office; Experience with a CRM database

Working Style

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, personable and service-oriented
•  Ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals, proactively address issues as they arise and mitigate risks associated to events
• Ability to work within a tight timeline and prioritize in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Team player that has the experience and ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers. 

Other position requirements to note:

• Valid driver’s license and some flexibility to travel throughout the region (15%) and to attend evening and weekend events is required

The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $58,000-$63,000, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference: Alberta (Edmonton preferred). We are a remote-first organization so it is expected the incumbent in this role will work remotely from home with some flexibility to travel throughout the region to attend evening and weekend events. 

Application Deadline: Please submit your resume through our careers site. 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 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.