Director, Leadership Giving, Western 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.

We’re currently seeking a Director of Leadership Giving to join our Philanthropy team who will design, plan and deliver development strategies for major gifts (leadership giving) fundraising within British Columbia, Alberta and Prairies.  We’re looking for someone who excels at both strategy and execution and who understands the internal collaboration needed to be successful in achieving revenue objectives.

Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

• Lead strategies for Campaign to Accelerate, including campaign planning, ownership of campaign target, regular reporting of activity, developing plans to meet the target, and acting as the subject matter expert for the project.
• Identify, recruit, develop, and support senior major gift volunteers and campaign cabinets within the region.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue from major gift giving among existing and potential donors and partners.
• Successfully manage moves that result in retention and migration of the current portfolio.
• Grow and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects through cultivation and solicitation plans to close major gifts ($5,000-$1,000,000).
• Build meaningful connections with qualified prospects, resulting in new and diverse revenue streams.
• Implement creative strategies and quality stewardship that inspire multi-year commitments and/or stretch gifts from donors.
• Lead, coach, and manage the Manager of Leadership Giving for Alberta and Prairies to solicit funding ($5,000-$100,000) from various sources.
• Assess current priorities, workload, resources, and team members’ performance; implement action plans, behavior correction, and development measures as needed.
• Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources of influence.
• Support development of briefing materials, proposals, presentations for donor and community foundations meetings, and ensure CRM updates.
• Establish a 12-month engagement plan for prospects, build trust with regional staff for major gift cultivation, and regularly report on campaign progress while supporting annual fundraising goals.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Minimum 7 years progressive leadership experience in senior fundraising roles and a University or College degree in Business Management, Fundraising or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CFRE designation an asset
• Thorough understanding of the development of major gifts and experience partnering with senior volunteers
• Ability to identify leadership giving opportunities and quickly assess interest, capacity and connection
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to grow major gift program by moving quickly on opportunities
• Successful in establishing and executing long-term plans while leveraging immediate opportunities and managing short-term objectives
• Ability to articulate the mission and goals of JDRF to the community at large both verbally and in all forms of written communication; Understanding of type 1 diabetes or auto immune conditions and the process of peer-reviewed research is an asset
• Ability to build trust with volunteers quickly
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with and manage key relationships with donors, corporate partners, staff, and volunteers
• Experience building consensus and achieving results in a complex business environment
• Excellent data analysis skills and strategic development skills
• Resourceful and organized; able to manage competing priorities, complex situations and deadlines
• Proven ability to influence with integrity and to work independently

Other position requirements to note:

• Flexible hours to accommodate various meetings and events with staff, volunteers and donors
• Ability to travel to meet with donors, volunteers and stakeholders as needed
• A Valid Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle is required

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: Within commutable distance of Greater Vancouver. This position will work remotely from a home office but will need to be accessible to the large majority of our Western Region donors in Vancouver.

Application Deadline: Please submit your resume through our careers website by December 4, 2024.

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.