WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH?
Is it to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an inspiring workplace? If so, Make-A-Wish is for you!
Make-A-Wish ® Canada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
“It’s been wonderful to have this wish to look forward to… It’s wonderful to see (Rowan) with something that brings him pure joy after all he’s been through and missed out on!”
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
Our mission is, together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness. Supported by our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.
Our values are Child-Focused, Integrity, Impact, Innovation, and Community.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Make-A-Wish ® Canada is committed to fostering a culture that aims to change lives while offering a rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a true difference every day!
WHERE YOU COME IN
We are looking for a Development Officer to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Manager, Development and working closely with the nationwide revenue development team, the Development Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating assigned fundraising initiatives and increasing revenues by developing a robust pipeline (third party, grants & foundations, DIY, service clubs, etc.), and is tasked with significantly growing revenue to support growth of MAWC’s 3-year strategic plan.
The focus of this role will be to coordinate third party logistics, secure new revenue and in-kind donations, and grow the existing portfolio by building and managing donor partnerships for the BC & Yukon Chapter, supporting the organization nationwide. Acting as a representative of MAWC, this position safeguards the interests of the Foundation, Wish Families, donors, and fundraising event participants by following established fundraising policies.
This role is located in Vancouver and is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position.
What You Will Do
WHAT YOU BRING
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical/Mental Effort
Our Commitment to IDEA
Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, to still apply.
How To Apply
If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now! The deadline to apply is January 8, 2024.
To apply, please navigate to the “Apply” button or visit Development Officer – Career Portals (dayforcehcm.com)
Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.
Recruitment process
Our recruitment process is swift in pace. Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our shortlisted candidates. Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us!
About Make-a-wish® Canada
Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 38,500 wishes across the country, over 1000 last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.
JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY
For more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish ® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca .
Value
Who We Are Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from...
Apply For This JobAre you inspired to help customers empower their employees, maximize the employee experience, and do great work using the devices...
Apply For This JobSalary: $50,000 – $60,000 depending on experience Here we grow again! For 122 years, Maritime Business College (MBC) has been...
Apply For This JobABOUT OUR COMPANY Anderson College is one of Canada’s oldest colleges, having opened our first location in 1885. We have...
Apply For This JobFull Time Sales Assistant – Telecommunications Sector Are you tired of doing the same old job day in and day...
Apply For This JobCompany Description Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff...
Apply For This Job