Manager, Philanthropy

Full time, Permanent

Vancouver, BC

Reports to: Director, Philanthropy

Compensation: $67,000 to $80,000

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Manager, Philanthropy who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Actively manage a portfolio of new and existing donors to develop and implement comprehensive individual strategies for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors.
• Thoroughly qualify new and lapsed prospective donors to ascertain interest and readiness in giving at a major gift level.
• Maintain a stewardship portfolio, ensuring that donors receive personalized correspondence, reports, and updates in a timely and professional manner.
• Work in partnership with internal teams to coordinate strategies with assigned prospects, developing tailored and personalized proposals, and actively participating in and occasionally taking the lead with cultivation events.
• Identify giving patterns of current donors and high-level prospects and identify donors with potential for growth and increased involvement with CNIB.
• Develop and maintain relationships with program staff and involve the appropriate colleagues across CNIB to coordinate and execute strategies.
• Ensure meticulous maintenance of Salesforce database recording accurate, strategic, and timely information on prospects and donors. This includes producing briefing notes, documenting solicitation plans, and meeting reports.
• Create and manage volunteer networks that assist in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in non-profit management and philanthropy.
• Support special projects as required.

Requirements

Who you are:Education and Certifications

• Post secondary education in fundraising, sales/marketing, communications or business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent related experience
• Comfort and proficiency with CRM, financials, and budgets.
• Adhere to applicable privacy laws as well as AFP, CAGP and CNIB standards of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, time management, and organizational skills required. An ability to manage multifaceted projects and a capacity to perform well independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment are essential.
• Strategic mindset and creative approaches to deepening relationships and driving results.
• Familiarity with the issues surrounding vision loss is an asset and a desire to be a passionate advocate for CNIB and those we serve.
• Proven experience to build relationships at all levels of a complex organization, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement major gift strategic planning and solicitation strategies in support of funding priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to secure gifts at the major gift level.
• Resourceful and organized with the ability to manage competing priorities, complex situations, and deadlines.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage with and foster positive working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external partners.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications applied to the preparation of proposals, reports, and presentations.
• Knowledge and experience using databases; Salesforce is an asset.
• A flexible schedule that allows for after-hours events and meetings.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Benefits

Perks

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan.
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application. If senior role: Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

Closing date: January 3, 2025

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.