Parkinson’s is a complex brain disease, and everyone’s Parkinson’s journey is different. More than 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s and 30 more are diagnosed every day. There is currently no cure but, life with Parkinson’s is still possible.

At Parkinson Canada, people with Parkinson’s are at the centre of everything we do. Parkinson Canada is at an exciting time of transformation, where we are aiming to be the “go to” connector and guide for people living with Parkinson’s. We strive to inspire and empower people living with Parkinson’s to thrive through tailored programs, innovative research and raising the voice of Canadians impacted by Parkinson’s through our advocacy efforts.

If you want to make a positive impact on the lives of Canadians impacted by Parkinson’s, work with passionate, dedicated people where diversity and inclusion is celebrated and partner with great organizations that have the same goal then we look forward to meeting you!

Perks and Benefits

In addition to competitive salary and a hybrid/remote work arrangement, we offer generous benefits including:

• Generous paid vacation time & personal days
• Flex-time
• Remote & In-person work opportunities
• Summer Hours: Half days every Friday between Canada Day and Labour Day
• Paid Holiday Closures
• Half days the Friday before a statutory holiday Monday
• Comprehensive medical, primary care, dental, vision and mental health benefits
• Group RRSP Benefits

You will also have access to:

• Financial and legal advisors
• Career councillors
• Mental health professionals and resources

Job Overview

The Manager, Annual & Leadership Giving will lead the execution of all portfolio marketing appeals, including annual giving plans, solicitation calendars, list management and queries, critical paths, creative briefs, copy briefs and instructions to fulfillment houses. As well, this role will ensure there is a strong developed program and in place for Annual, Leadership Giving, Monthly and Tribute donors.

Please note this is a full-time contract opportunity with an expected end date of February 20, 2026.

What You’ll Be Doing

Annual Giving

• Provide leadership in the implementation of targeted direct response marketing campaigns designed to achieve growth objectives while maintaining effective cost ratios.
• With Director, Philanthropy, create campaign and written materials for direct marketing program and ensure omnichannel communications are implemented with Marketing & Communications team.
• Manage the execution of annual giving plans, including monthly and tribute, solicitation calendars, list management and queries, critical paths, creative briefs, copy briefs and instructions to fulfillment houses.
• Provide ongoing reports and statistical and financial information.

Leadership Giving

• Manage a portfolio of leadership ($1,000-$9,999) giving donors and work collaboratively with other staff members to support donor stewardship and engagement.
• Retain leadership donors through employing excellent stewardship, leading to renewal and increased giving.
• Develop strategies and implement plans to steward and solicit donors within the leadership portfolio.
• Support the identification of major gift prospects within the leadership giving portfolio and work with colleagues to seamlessly transition donor relationships to members of the major gifts team.
• Consistently and appropriately record all donor contacts and interactions in the database.
• Ensure timely and accurate acknowledgement of all donation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in fundraising, preferably with leadership and annual giving background.
• Experience and comfort interacting with prospects and donors in person, on the phone and crafting email correspondence.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Experience with donor data analysis to understand giving patterns, prospect identification and moving donors through the pipeline.
• Relevant Post‐Secondary Education.
• Ability to develop donor appeals, acknowledgements and other related correspondence as required; expertise in direct mail and digital marketing strategies would be an asset.
• Strong understanding of donor-centric communications and experience and comfort developing both written and verbal messages for donor stewardship and solicitation.
• Experience in engaging, stewarding and soliciting donors.
• Self-starter with a bias for action; solutions oriented; the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work while handling multiple tasks; strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of donor database management and gift processing.
• Proficient with standard desktop software (e.g. MSOffice), specialized fundraising software, (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) and automation (e.g., ThankView).

Salary Range: $75,000-82,000 CAD

How To Apply

If you are passionate about improving the lives of Canadians living with Parkinson’s through a fulfilling career with plenty of opportunity to grow, then this role is for you.

Please send your résumé and cover letter, along with salary expectations by 5:00pm ET January 6^th, 2025 to human.resources@parkinson.ca

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Parkinson Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please indicate accommodations as required if contacted.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check.