About Food Banks Canada
At Food Banks Canada, our commitment stretches across the nation, tirelessly supporting and enhancing the work of over 5,500 food banks and community organizations. We invest in, advocate for, and bolster their critical efforts. Through diligent research, we delve into the root causes of food insecurity, devising actionable solutions informed by our findings as we work to create a Canada where no one goes hungry.
In 2024, Waterstone Human Capital recognized our workplace for embodying one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures of the year. This distinction highlights best-in-class Canadian organizations with cultures that have helped them enhance performance. For us, performance means advancing our mission and achieving organizational goals collaboratively with a team that is happy, healthy and engaged.
Our efforts and impact are expanding, and we're opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that's both meaningful and captivating. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for all our roles at Food Banks Canada as we support Canadians across the country.
About the Role
The Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships is responsible for fostering strategic relationships with organizations committed to advancing our mission. This position will play a key role in driving revenue growth, specifically through securing significant philanthropic gifts from corporate partners and foundations. The Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships works closely with the Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy (individual giving) teams, to achieve Food Banks Canada’s fundraising targets.
What You Will Be Doing
- Manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation partnerships, leveraging “Moves Management” phases and stewardship activities to secure new, and grow current, partnerships to meet or exceed annual revenue targets
- Write compelling grant proposals and grant applications tailored to the requirements of corporations and foundations
- Collaborate with Food Banks Canada program staff and other team members to gather information, develop project narratives, and create budgets for grant proposals
- With support of members of the Partnerships team, drive the vision and strategy for philanthropic partnerships that supports Food Banks Canada's mission and long-term sustainability
- Support the Director, Philanthropic Partnership and team members, with the execution of sector diversification initiatives, working closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to optimize revenue generation
- Collaborate effectively with internal department stakeholders to ensure maximum revenue and implementation of fundraising best practices across the entire Development portfolio
- Contribute to the achievement of department goals, targets, implementation plans, and ensure accurate tracking and database inputs for philanthropic giving
- Ensure all reporting and stewardship requirements are delivered
- Build relationship loyalty through meticulous service, support, and creative problem solving
- Monitor and track all contractual obligations with the Programs, Finance and Network teams to ensure project compliance
- Other duties as assigned
What You Will Need
- Minimum of 4 years’ of related professional experience with a proven track record of success in fundraising and securing large gifts from corporations and foundations
- Completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong donor relations experience, understanding donor priorities and needs
- Strong networking and presentation skills
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and experience using a CRM database
- Ability to build relationships and work as part of a cross-functional team
- Strong project coordination and issue management skills
Working Conditions
- Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
- This position is remote and must be located within 100km of the Greater Toronto Area
- Occasional travel within Canada may be required
Application Information:
If this opportunity to work with an exciting, growing, national non-profit appeals to you, please apply with your cover letter and resume. Additional information on this role can be found in the full job description.
This posting will remain open until end of day January 20, 2025.
We look forward to hearing from and connecting with you!
Food Banks Canada believes that diversity is the cornerstone of excellence within our team and mirrors the community we serve. We warmly invite candidates of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Committed to an accessible recruitment journey, Food Banks Canada ensures a barrier-free experience. Should you be approached for a job opportunity, please reach out to daniel@engagedhr.com if you require accommodations.
We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
