Fund Development Lead - Light the Night (Atlantic Region)

MISSION FIRST

Improving the lives of people affected by blood cancers is the responsibility of everyone at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC). This mission guides all decision making, regardless of job function. Understanding and addressing the needs of people affected by blood cancers is fundamental to who we are and what we do. We are mission driven:

• dedicated to serving the blood cancer community
• committed to learning about blood cancers, LLSC services and new treatment options
• empowered to take ownership of our mission by informing, educating and connecting people to LLSC services

You Are...

…eager about connecting with people and making a difference in the community. You are compassionate in outlook and driven to do work that matters. You are dynamic, innovative and up for a challenge. You are driven to grow our existing core of loyal and engaged community supporters. You are excited about motivating volunteers, thrive at setting and delivering on big goals, and have the ability to mobilize others for a cause they are passionate about. You are a natural coach who delivers on developing and supporting volunteers to achieve big goals, who puts the needs of the blood cancer community first. You are knowledgeable and skilled in Peer-to-Peer fundraising, with a proven track record of success. You yearn for freedom to work on your own terms and embrace the responsibility that comes with that.

Position start: July 1st, 2023

You are looking for a permanent position in Halifax NS. Note: although this is a mostly work-from-home position, the successful candidate will be expected to attend meetings and events with volunteers, colleagues, supporters and other stakeholders in and around the Halifax Regional Municipality. (*COVID permitting)

We Are...

…The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC). We want to rewrite the non-profit business model and have started by taking a hard look in the mirror. We have emerged with a renewed focus and commitment to advance patient and research outcomes through employee engagement.

Our Core Values & What They Mean

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What We Will Do Together

• Recruit and manage relationships with volunteer ambassadors, top fundraisers, sponsors, team members and other key internal and external stakeholders
• Retain and manage top fundraisers and corporate partners, while nurturing other key relationships
• Coach individual and team participants on fundraising to maximize impact
• Increase the base for corporate support through team fundraising and sponsorships, and in the development and implementation of other activities
• Achieve specific revenue and recruitment goals, development plans, cultivation of events, budgets, timelines, and logistics
• Execute the flawless delivery of all community events to improve participant experience and retention into other LLSC events.

You will be successful if you are comfortable

• Working on a team that sets ambitious goals and works together to achieve them
• Collaborating intensely with the regional Atlantic team and colleagues nationally to identify cross campaign opportunities
• Connecting and building relationships with a wide range of supporters
• Being driven to recruit, retain, mentor and motivate a group of high-level volunteers
• Applying your skills in fundraising and event planning to strengthen our participant relationships, and grow our fundraising programs
• Identifying and following up with lead prospects
• Being guided by a bold vision that advance’s LLSC’s mission

Please send your cover letter and resume (please include both) by April 10th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as resumes will be reviewed as they are received.