VP, Annual Giving & Volunteer Development at Breast Cancer …, Edmonton

VP, Annual Giving & Volunteer Development at Breast Cancer Canada Breast Cancer Canada has grown into a national organization with immense impact. The vision of ending breast cancer is one shared by many, especially those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Reporting to the CEO, this position is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual with extensive senior volunteer management experience, signature events expertise and direct marketing experience in the non-profit sector. The VP provides overall leadership to the day-to-day operations of the Signature Events, Direct Marketing and Breast Cancer Canada’s Volunteer Hubs, developing the strategy, delivering and monitoring the annual and long-range planning for all three areas: - Oversee and expand Volunteer Regional Hubs across Canada that encourage patients’ voices in the research - Build the strategy to grow and oversee annual signature events - Drive the growth of direct marketing appeals Experience and Skills You Bring - A minimum of 7 – 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector raising funds through direct marketing and signature events in a like-sized organization. - Demonstrated success working with volunteers at all levels. Exceptional at relationship management. Comfortable interacting with a variety of diverse audiences. - Must have a robust track record and ability to effectively work remotely. Strong organizational, time management and project management skills. - Significant experience planning and managing complex programs, projects, or marketing campaigns: setting timelines and priorities; analyzing data; working with complex reporting and data sets - Considerable experience working with vendors - Experience using database, website/online form solutions, and other software platforms. Experience in Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred. - Well-developed critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution abilities. Ability to think quickly on their feet, identify resources, and make informed decisions. - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships - Excellent presentation skills - Ability to travel 6 – 8 times / year Working Style - A self-starter who is driven by results with an entrepreneurial spirit - Diplomatic, able to leave ego at the door and tactfully, respectfully and collaboratively work with a wide variety of people, altering style based on the environment - Maturity as an independent worker with experience and proven ability to work well remotely - Ability to think strategically and tactically - Confident and mature with an executive presence and strong emotional intelligence - Collaborative; a team player and builder with a commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment Education - Bachelor’s degree or college diploma or the equivalent management experience in a related field Assets - Experience raising funds for disease/cancer charity What Breast Cancer Canada Offers You in Return - Compensation range around $125,000 – $135,000 (commensurate with experience) - A 5% RRSP matching program - Opportunity for growth in this small, growing, fast-paced and impactful organization - Strong health benefits including drug, vision and dental - A health spending account - Remote/virtual office environment in a national organization Breast Cancer Canada is strongly committed to diversity within its staff, Board and volunteers, and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pa86h