Head of Development - Montreal - Chai Lifeline Canada

Head of Development - Montreal

Part-Time or Full-Time

Reporting to the Montreal Director of Chai Lifeline Canada, the Head of Development – Montreal interfaces with Chai Lifeline Canada donors, friends, staff and lay leaders and works closely with the Director of Development in the execution and administration of all aspects of Chai Lifeline Canada’s major, annual and planned giving activities. For over 16 years, Chai Lifeline Canada has been providing support services and programs to children and families who are living with chronic or life-threatening pediatric illness. At Chai Lifeline Canada, you will be part of a wonderful team that is dedicated to living our core values, leading with integrity and mutual respect for one-another. We provide care and love to families in need and in doing so we work beyond our roles with empathy, dedication, and humility. We offer a flexible, accommodating and welcoming work environment. Primary responsibilities will include:

Proactively connect with and develop new and existing donors to meet fundraising goals
Pursue and succeed in scheduling face-to-face conversations and solicitations
Write proposals and reports for grants and foundations
Update, maintain, and manage donor databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
Oversee collection process
Collaborate effectively with colleagues in carrying out fundraising activities
Implement our overall fundraising plan in the Greater Montreal region and develop strategies specific to it
Manage and lead event and peer-to-peer events, with a focus on recruitment and fundraising
Adhere to Chai Lifeline’s policies and procedures to ensure all gifts are received and handled appropriately including timely issuing of tax receipts and acknowledgment to donors
Grow volunteer engagement in our fundraising initiatives and contribute to developing new lay leaders in collaboration with the Montreal Director and the Board of Directors.

Successful candidates for this position will possess the following skills and experience:

Fundraising for non-for-profit organizations, with demonstrated success in developing strategies and cultivating, soliciting and stewarding successively larger gifts
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Outgoing, charismatic, driven to help others and a strong work ethic
Excel at maintaining relationships with volunteers and donors
Organized with a strong attention to detail
Experience leading program development and implementation
Ability to work independently but also as a team player
Ability to work with culturally and religiously diverse volunteers
Experience with the Montreal Jewish philanthropic community is a strong asset
Has a valid driver’s license and access to a car for all work purposes.

Interested applicants should email their resume and inquiries to [email protected]

Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Chai Lifeline Canada is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices to applicants with accessibility needs. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To learn more about Chai Lifeline Canada please visit our website www.chailifelinstg.wpengine.com

Head of Development - Montreal

Part-Time or Full-Time

Minimum $18 donation per tribute card