National Manager, Event Fundraising

National Manager, Event Fundraising

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 seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as National Manager, Event Fundraising. In this role, you will drive the growth and impact of our signature, special, and independent fundraising events across the country, fueling our vision of a world without T1D.

We’re looking for a skilled fundraising events professional who leads through influence, brings exceptional program management and organizational skills, and has the drive to grow the success and impact of our fundraising events portfolio.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s more detail about what your primary responsibilities would be:

• Program management of Breakthrough T1D’s event fundraising programs, including monitoring overall project progress, meeting key milestones, navigating process updates, and informing strategies to address challenges through staff input and collaboration.
• Liaise with support teams and collaborate closely with logistics and volunteer engagement teams to ensure open communication, effective collaboration, and a cohesive approach to participant engagement and milestone delivery.
• Lead the collaborative development and execution of the annual fundraising plan, including ongoing review of results and brainstorming ideas to boost participation and fundraising.
• Lead the development of new fundraising initiatives and technologies, and implement program and process updates based on business reviews and market trends.
• Develop a strategic and innovative approach to prizing and contests to enhance the success of event fundraising programs while maintaining cost efficiencies.
• In collaboration with the Leadership Giving Team, develop engaging, meaningful, and impactful stewardship strategies for key fundraisers and teams.
• Support event data management by collaborating with regional teams to assess reporting needs and working with IT-Finance on report development, dashboard maintenance, and inquiries.
• Manage the development, maintenance, and annual review of fundraising websites to support an exceptional participant experience while capturing meaningful data to drive results.
• Provide input and feedback on program marketing plans, including identifying target audiences and key messages for email fundraising campaigns, to support recruitment and fundraising strategies for signature events.
• Develop and maintain open, collaborative, and trusting relationships with regional teams to support the growth of all signature and independent fundraising event programs, including leading meetings and delivering training.
• Lead, coach, develop, and inspire team members through one-on-one supervision and overall team management.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 5 years of direct fundraising and/or event fundraising experience, along with a university degree or college certificate in fundraising management, business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• People management experience
• Experience in developing and executing large-scale peer-to-peer fundraising programs and events
• Experience working with an online fundraising platform is an asset (e.g., Raisin)
• Experience engaging corporate employee participation in events and a strong understanding of third-party event requirements are considered assets
• Experience working within an organization that includes regional chapters, national staff, volunteers, and Board members
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects with varying timelines, and to handle competing and shifting priorities
• Service-oriented, with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to influence colleagues to execute national programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of marketing and communications
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Solutions-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities; able to take initiative and work independently

Salary: The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $78,000 - $88,000, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference: This role is open to candidates living anywhere in Canada and will work remotely from a home office.

Application Deadline: Please submit your resume through our careers website by October 28, 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.