- Location: National LC office (Hybrid, 3 days in office/2 days WFH)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Wage: $65,000 – $72,000 per annum
About Liver Canada
Founded in 1969 by a group of doctors and business leaders concerned about the increasing incidence of liver disease, Liver Canada (LC) was the first organization in the world devoted to providing support for research and education into the causes, diagnoses, prevention, and treatment of all liver disease. We resonate as the anthem for liver health, uplifting millions of Canadians on every twist and turn of their health journey. Whether it’s a day of challenge or celebration, we stand unwaveringly by their side. Our community health programs are not just ventures but visions of hope, and our innovative research seeks to craft a tomorrow free from liver disease.
The fuel behind our mission? Teamwork, dedication, and a vision for constant evolution. We are an innovative team, shaping change through close collaborations, internally and with partners. We are committed to develop our people professionally and individually. Our conducive work environment and culture empowers our people to stay healthy and well.
Applications are accepted through hr@liver.ca only. We thank all candidates for their submission, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the VP, Fund Development – the Manager of Leadership and Corporate Giving plays a crucial role in advancing the financial sustainability of an organization. This position is responsible for identifying and assessing supporters who align with Liver Canada’s values and goals, as well as carrying out strategic plans designed to engage leadership funders. In this role you will lead, develop and manage the leadership budget. The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives working in the charitable sector committed to improving the lives of others and appreciates an organization that cares about you and wants to see you succeed.
Role Responsibilities:
- Donor and Prospect Engagement: Develop and implement both long-term and short-term plans to increase leadership giving (major donors, corporate and foundation) support. This includes stewarding current donors while expanding the donor base into new areas of philanthropy where the organization has not previously engaged.
- Donor Management: Manage a portfolio of at least 150 prospective donors who have the capacity to give significant amounts. This involves cultivating relationships, making direct solicitations, and assisting board members and staff in their fundraising efforts.
- Research and Identification: Conduct research to identify potential donors and stay updated on current trends in philanthropy.
- Moves Management: Execute strategies that advance the moves-management process, ensuring that each prospect/donor has a tailored strategy aimed at increasing their giving levels. Establish and maintain relationships with donors and corporate partners to secure funding for Liver Canada initiatives.
- Grant Applications: Submit grant proposals by determining their alignment with Liver Canada.
- Reporting and Analysis: Regularly report on fundraising activities to senior leadership, including analysis of trends and results as well as recommendations for improvement and growth.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other development staff to create fundraising materials such as brochures, letters, case statements, and digital content that effectively communicate the organization’s mission. Work cross departments to ensure funders are engaged and stewarded.
- Planned Giving Promotion: Actively promote planned giving options to potential donors as part of a broader strategy for securing future gifts.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of five years of successful experience in fundraising for leadership gifts (individual, corporate, foundation).
- Strong understanding of development concepts related to major gift solicitation
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships with high-capacity donors
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in using donor management software (e.g., Blackbaud) along with Microsoft Office applications
- Flexibility in work hours to accommodate donor meetings and events
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness within team dynamics
- Bilingual French and English is an asset
Other personal attributes:
- Desire to join LC culture and align with our values: All embracing, Compassionate, Authentic, Transformative
- Ability to make sound, timely, and accurate judgment while supporting reasoning for decisions
- Ability to communicate professionally
- Must be self-motivated, self-starter, resourceful, flexible, and well organized, demonstrating initiative
- Effective planning, organizing and time management skills, and able to work independently without close supervision
- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Demonstrate rapport with people of diverse backgrounds
- Keen attention to detail
- Professional, responsive, and possess a positive work attitude
Benefits of Employment:
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Eligible to enroll in Health benefits (after 3 months of employment)
- LC Summer Hours – 4 extended long weekends (Friday – Monday) from Victoria Day to Labour Day
- 12 sick/personal days per year (not bankable)
- Week between Christmas and New Year’s Office Closure: paid days off
- In addition to statutory and provincial holidays, paid days off for Easter Monday, Remembrance Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Liver Canada is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion; we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, racialized, indigenous persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide accommodation at all stages of the selection process and through employment in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA.
We, at LC, are extremely passionate about our common mandate and we believe that each of our team members contributes in their own specific role to reach that goal and we strongly encourage individuals with lived-in experience and those that have faced barriers to apply for this position.
