Senior Manager, Fundraising

Summary

Join Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, as the Senior Manager, Fundraising - Western Canada. This full-time, remote position, based in Western Canada with occasional travel to Toronto, offers a competitive salary ($75,000-$85,000) plus benefits. You will lead corporate, foundation, community, and individual fundraising efforts, building relationships, exceeding revenue targets, and managing projects. Success requires proven fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and data analysis abilities. The role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, managing donor records, and attending key events. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in the fight against hunger.

Requirements

• Proven success in managing all aspects of corporate and/or community partnerships in either the for-profit or non-profit sectors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems required
• Knowledgeable of fundraising best practices (through education, experience, or a combination of the two)
• A motivated and proactive individual, capable of taking ownership of functional areas and working independently
• Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends for special events or during peak periods
• Must have valid driver’s license, and able to travel across Western Canada for meetings and fieldwork (mileage compensated if using own vehicle)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review, build, and manage a pipeline of prospects
• Meet and exceed revenue targets through the engagement of new or renewed partnerships in Western Canada
• Create effective proposals for potential donors and related accountability reports as needed
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to execute partnership deliverables, ensuring all contractual obligations are fulfilled accurately and within agreed timelines
• Ensure activities are within pre-approved budgets, demonstrating financial accountability and stewardship in all areas of responsibility
• Support community fundraising and peer-to-peer initiatives
• Assist in creating regional direct fundraising appeals
• Lead and manage projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring initiatives are completed efficiently and effectively
• Analyze the outcomes of fundraising initiatives, leveraging data insights to recommend campaign improvements and identify new opportunities for growth
• Identify and lead prospect generation activities, including speaking engagements and networking opportunities, to bolster business development efforts
• Maintain donor records and associated activities in Raiser’s Edge database ensuring a high level of accuracy
• Attend and actively participate in all of Second Harvest's signature events, representing the organization and fostering relationships with key stakeholders
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall goals of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business-to-business sales, grant writing, and direct fundraising is an asset
• Experience in Raiser’s Edge considered beneficial but not essential
• An interest in sustainability, food rescue and hunger relief would be considered an asset

Benefits

• A competitive salary paired with a robust benefits package
• Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference
• Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance