For 31 years, Canada has known them as the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. But just as the research they fund is always evolving, the organization you know has also evolved to become Breast Cancer Canada. What hasn’t changed is their laser-focused commitment to advancing innovative breast cancer research – especially research geared towards precision oncology.
Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) is poised to grow into a national organization with immense impact. The vision of ending breast cancer is one shared by many, especially those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. The organization realizes that it cannot achieve the dream alone. It needs the generous support of time, talent, and treasure from many to bring the shared vision to life. BCC gets closer to making this vision a reality through each partnership, including: breast cancer researchers, patients and families, community members, organizations, volunteers across Canada, Board members, and staff. It is through them and in them that BCC finds its voice, passion, energy, and momentum.
Reporting to the VP Major Gifts, you will contribute to the collective revenue goals of the Philanthropy team, by inspiring major gifts in support of the Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) mission. You will leverage an existing donor database while researching new prospects and developing a growth strategy to establish a donor pipeline to achieve 125 -150 prospects, supporting the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors who have capacity to support BCC with annual and multi-year gifts. While the majority of existing prospects and donors are in the range of $5,000 – $25,000, the goal and opportunity is to secure larger donations as well.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing national organization with room for advancement in a dynamic and expanding team. As a key contributor to Breast Cancer Canada’s (BCC) mission, you will play a crucial role in building our major gifts portfolio and shaping the future of philanthropy. Reporting to the Vice President of Major Gifts, you will drive revenue growth by inspiring major gifts, leveraging our existing donor base while researching and developing new prospects. Your focus will be on establishing a robust donor pipeline of 100+ prospects and securing both annual and multi-year major gifts. While many current major gifts range from $5,000 to $25,000, the potential for larger donations is vast, offering a unique chance to make a meaningful impact and advance your career.
Experience and Skills you bring:
- Minimum three to five years of experience working in major gift fundraising working with individuals, foundations and corporate prospects and donors
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, demonstrating independence and strong time-management skills within a small but growing team
- Exceptional organizational, planning and administrative skills
- Experience building donor pipelines through data mining of existing database and securing new donors.
- Experience using research platforms
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Self-starter – exceptionally adept at remote working (100% remote except for donor meetings and attendance at community events)
- Ability to work with senior volunteers and exercise diplomacy and good judgment
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong person-to-person relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and familiarity working on the Google platform.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and to travel when necessary for donor meetings and /or fundraising events across the country
- CFRE or equivalent an asset
- Proficiency in French an asset
Education:
- A post-secondary education or comparable combination of equivalent work and education
What Breast Cancer Canada offers you in return:
- Compensation range around $70,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Matching RRSP contribution up to 5%
- Opportunity for growth in this small and growing, fast-paced national organization
- Strong health benefits including drug, vision and dental
- A health spending account
- Remote/virtual office environment in a national organization
- BCC is financially sound with $4 million in reserves
- Opportunity to build your portfolio and be part of creating a dynamic major gifts program
- Opportunity for career advancement within a progressive and expanding organization
- In place to support this position are: a new 3-5 year Major Gifts plan; a pipeline of prospects; a compelling Case for Support; a strong tenured CEO and VP Major Gifts who bring deep fundraising expertise
Breast Cancer Canada is strongly committed to diversity within its staff, Board and volunteers, and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Application Details
This search is being conducted on behalf of Breast Cancer Canada by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting for Canada’s non-profit sector. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in two separate documents (PDF or Word).
By November 8, 2024, please email your cover letter and resume in two separate documents directly to helmut@crawfordconnect.com. In the subject line of your email, please note: Philanthropy Officer, BCC, New Applicant.
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Although the deadline has been set at Nov. 8/24, we encourage early applications. The posting will be taken down with sufficient qualified candidates.
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If someone you know may be interested in this position, feel free to forward this information – we’d be pleased to connect with them.
Key Contact: Helmut Hager, Senior Search Consultant, helmut@crawfordconnect.com
