Manager, Leadership Giving - Alberta & Prairies

Manager, Leadership Giving – Alberta and Prairies 

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.

Are you a passionate fundraiser ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a Manager, Leadership Giving – Alberta and Prairies to join our dynamic Philanthropy team! Reporting to the Director, Leadership Giving – Western Canada, you’ll lead major gift fundraising efforts across the region in this key role. This position will be based out of Calgary, Alberta, to best support the needs of the area.

Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

• Support development strategies for Breakthrough T1D’s Campaign to Accelerate in Alberta & Prairies, including major gifts fundraising planning, financial target ownership, reporting, and plan development to meet targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase major gift revenue from existing and potential donors and partners.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects ($5,000-$100,000) through cultivation, solicitation, and moves management to ensure retention and growth.
• Build meaningful connections with qualified prospects to generate new and diverse revenue streams.
• Implement creative strategies and quality stewardship to inspire multi-year commitments and/or stretch gifts.
• Collaborate with major gift professionals and volunteer leadership to identify, qualify, and solicit funding from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources.
• Support development of briefing materials, proposals, and presentations for donor, advisor, and community foundation meetings.
• Establish a detailed 12-month plan to engage and cultivate assigned prospects.
• Ensure CRM is up to date with all donor activity and opportunities while providing regular campaign progress reports.
• Build trust and partnership with regional staff to support major gift fundraising and contribute to the achievement of annual fundraising and campaign goals.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• University or College degree in Business Management, Fundraising or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years progressive leadership experience in senior fundraising or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience building consensus and achieving results in a complex business environment
• Understanding of type 1 diabetes or auto immune conditions and the process of peer-reviewed research is an asset

Working Style

• Ability to identify leadership giving opportunities
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to grow major gift program by moving quickly on opportunities
• Ability to articulate the mission and goals of Breakthrough T1D to the community at large both verbally and in all forms of written communication
• Ability to build trust with volunteers quickly
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills with great listening and empathy
• The ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with proven interpersonal savvy and a keen sense of diplomacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage key relationships with donors, corporate partners, staff, and volunteers
• 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 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 is required 

The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $78,000-$85,000 commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference: Within commutable distance of Calgary, Alberta. This position will work remotely from a home office but will need to be accessible to the large majority of our donors in Calgary.

Application Deadline: Please submit your resume through our careers website by February 26, 2025.

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.