Title : Manager, Foundations and Grants

Employee Working Location : Remote (Greater Toronto Area, ON)

Employment Status : Permanent Full-time

Salary Band : $66,129 - $82,661 / year

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

Responsibility 1 - Develop, monitor and manage grant and foundation applications

• Research and identify grant opportunities from domestic foundations, government agencies and other granting organizations in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
• Lead the development of compelling grant proposals, applications and letters of inquiry that are tailored to the specific requirements of each opportunity, working across multiple teams to gather applicable CRC information and data.
• Proactively cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective granting organizations and Donor Advised Fund Foundations in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
• Develop a thorough understanding of CRC programming and maintain an up-to-date calendar of aligned funding opportunities.
• Develop and initiate grant and proposal strategies with Senior Manager and program staff based on CRC funding priorities.
• Manage grant life cycle and internal work back plans, ensuring funder deadlines are met and appropriate internal sign offs are completed.
• Ensure detailed application and interaction records are maintained in Blackbaud CRM and SharePoint, providing Senior Manager with regular updates on progress.
• Work collaboratively with Foundations and Grants team to maintain team library of grant documentation.
• Support senior leadership, executives and volunteers in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of transformational donors.
• Maintain current knowledge of grant and fundraising trends.

Responsibility 2 - Develop, monitor and manage grant and foundation reports

• Lead the development of compelling interim and final reports in coordination with program staff, ensuring deadlines and recognition requirements are met in accordance with grant agreements.
• Effectively monitor and communicate updates on funded projects with granting organizations.
• Ensure detailed grant management records are maintained in Blackbaud and SharePoint, providing Senior Manager with regular updates on progress.

Responsibility 3 - Support international and domestic disaster appeals

• Share appeal information with grant-making organizations and Donor Advised Fund Foundations during times of disasters to gain support.
• As appropriate, provide support for other Philanthropy channels during appeals.

What we are looking for :

• University degree or college diploma in business administration, marketing or fundraising management with five or more years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of delivering results through effective fundraising, grant application and proposal writing.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate work back plans and maintain records for multiple simultaneous projects.
• Self-directed, with the ability to work within and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Strong ability to gather complex program information and summarize details in clear, persuasive language for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating a collaborative approach and a willingness to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of philanthropy practices and familiarity with donor-centred fundraising and a strong desire to improve donor experience.
• Experience and commitment to excellence in supporting partners, volunteers and donors.
• Strong commitment to skills development and learning.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Blackbaud CRM.
• Knowledge of and affinity to the Mission and Values of the Canadian Red Cross Society.

Working Conditions :

• This position may require working non-traditional hours to execute events and meet the needs of donors and volunteers, and during times of disaster or appeal.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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Salary Band:
$66,129 - $82,661