Job Description

Join a team of dedicated colleagues and volunteers in making a difference in the neuromuscular community by raising funds to support ongoing advocacy efforts, investment in research and the provision of programs and services.

We can offer you:

Full time employment

Competitive salary

Employer paid benefits package with a Health Spending account

Matching Pension Contributions

Career growth opportunities

What we need from you:

A passion for fundraising

Energy, a positive attitude and team spirit

Proven relationship building skills and a wiliness to go that extra mile for our donors, colleagues and partners

An appreciation of the value of volunteers and their role in our work

Exceptional communication skills and an eagerness to pick up the phone and have real conversations

An ability to learn new databases and computer software

A desire to hit targets and be accountable for your portfolio

Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends

A valid driver's license and the ability to travel within the province

Role Responsibilities:

Works with key volunteers, stakeholders, donors and participants to plan, execute, achieve budget and evaluate our signature Walk4MD event and other events based fundraising initiatives

Partners with Firefighters and Fire Departments to raise funds and community awareness

Connects supporters and stakeholders to meaningful, personalized, fundraising opportunities that benefit our clients and programs

Maintains and grows a portfolio of key stakeholders, event participants, team captains, Fire Departments and Fire fighters with established retention goals; initiates and maximizes discovery, cultivation and stewardship opportunities

Ensures stakeholders receive correspondence, required support and updates in a timely, personalized and professional manner

Collaborates with staff, volunteers and partners to customize/enhance fundraising initiatives. Assesses local needs, conditions and historical results, trends and provides recommendations to increase revenue

Provides support and direction to volunteer committees to deliver fundraising results. This includes creating and implementing fundraising strategies, tactics, recruiting committee members, providing training, and attending committee meetings

Prepares material such as presentations, letters, stewardship reports and other relevant documents/materials that supports the recruitment, cultivation and solicitation of donors, volunteers, partners, sponsors, etc.

Provides direct support to volunteers, partners, clients and donors to help them achieve their fundraising goals.

Our process:

While we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Muscular Dystrophy Canada is committed to employment equity, especially for persons with disabilities. We support equal opportunity and advancement in accordance with competence for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M2P 2A9