Major Gifts

Description:

Jack.org, a leading youth mental health organization in Canada, is seeking a Manager, Major Gifts to lead and grow a portfolio of major donors. This role is pivotal in securing donations of $50,000 or more from individuals and family foundations, contributing to the sustainability and impact of Jack.org’s mission to empower youth mental well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue Generation (45%)

• Lead a personal portfolio with a revenue target of $600,000.

• Build and manage a pipeline of high-capacity donors.

• Identify and cultivate new giving communities across Canada.

• Develop customized donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.

• Collaborate with the Director, VP, Founder, and Board members on donor engagement.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship (30%)

• Implement stewardship plans to ensure long-term donor engagement.

• Re-engage lapsed donors with tailored strategies.

• Create customized proposals and impact reports.

• Liaise with senior leadership to deepen donor relationships.

Planned Giving Program Oversight (5%)

• Support the execution of planned giving strategies.

• Implement lead generation and stewardship tactics for legacy giving.

• Collaborate on campaigns promoting planned giving opportunities.

Planning and Administration (20%)

• Support annual budget and planning processes for the major gifts portfolio.

• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce.

• Track and analyze portfolio performance, flagging risks or deviations.

• Represent the Development team internally and externally.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary education in fundraising, sales, communications, or related field.

• Proven track record of securing $50K+ gifts.

• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Familiarity with planned giving concepts and Salesforce/CRM platforms.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

• CFRE designation and French language skills are an asset.

What Jack.org Offers:

• Full-time permanent position with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

• Flexible, trust-based work culture with uncapped mental health/sick days and flex hours.

• Additional paid time off during winter and summer closures.

• Opportunity to advance your fundraising career while making a national impact.

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment with passionate colleagues.