Senior Manager, Fundraising

Summary

Join Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, as their Senior Manager, Fundraising in Greater Montreal. This full-time, remote position offers a competitive salary ($85,000-$95,000) plus benefits and focuses on leading fundraising efforts within the Greater Montreal area. You will build and maintain relationships with corporations, foundations, communities, and individuals to secure funding. The role requires experience in prospect research, networking, and business engagement, with experience in business-to-business sales, grant writing, and direct fundraising considered an asset. This is a chance to make a real difference in fighting hunger and waste while enjoying flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance. Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Passionate: Inspired by the work of Second Harvest and eager to build on our vision of “No Waste. No Hunger.”
• Fundraiser: Proven success in managing all aspects of corporate and/or community partnerships in either the for-profit or non-profit sectors
• Communicator: Bilingual (French and English), comfortable speaking and presenting to large groups of people, including senior executives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Responsive: Thrives in agile and fast-paced environments, troubleshooting creatively and helping others solve problems
• Entrepreneurial: Demonstrates innovation and proactive thinking, identifying and acting on new business opportunities to drive growth and enhance customer service
• Analytical: Effectively leverages data to inform decision-making and drive strategic initiatives
• Knowledgeable: Knowledgeable of fundraising best practices (through education, experience, or a combination of the two) and the philanthropic landscape in Montreal
• Independent: A motivated and proactive individual, capable of taking ownership of functional areas and working independently
• Proficient: Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems required, with experience in Raiser’s Edge considered beneficial but not essential. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies is valued
• Flexible: Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends for special events or during peak periods

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 Greater Montreal
• 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

• An interest in sustainability, food rescue and hunger relief would be considered an asset
• Must be based in Montreal; Bilingual, valid driver’s license, and able to travel across Greater Montreal for meetings and fieldwork (mileage compensated if using own vehicle)

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