Application Development Associate

MedicAlert Foundation Canada; Ontario; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MedicAlert Foundation Canada seeks a Development Associate responsible for grant writing, managing donor relationships, and advancing the organization’s strategic goals. This role requires 3-5 years of experience, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in CMS tools. Enjoy a flexible work environment in an accessible and inclusive organization committed to social impact.

Benefits

Remote and flexible work environment

Inclusive workplace with accommodation for disabilities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in grant writing with a proven funding record.
• Strong experience with CMS and prospect research.
• Fluent in English, excellent writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and submit grant proposals that align with strategic goals.
• Manage donor relationships and track fundraising performance.
• Collaborate with teams to develop key performance metrics.

Skills

Grant Writing

Research

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

With over 60 years of experience, MedicAlert Foundation Canada is the leading provider of high-quality health information to first responders at a time of a health emergency. We are a human-centered organization that values and welcomes innovative thinking, diversity of opinion, perspective, and lived experience that will enable you to fulfill your desire to grow your career and your social impact. The Development Associate is an exceptional communicator with the ability to inspire confidence and trust with individuals, foundations and corporate stakeholders.Collaborating with the senior leadership team to help develop creative funding opportunities to advance MedicAlert’s strategic plan, the officer will research and write a variety of materials, including tailored proposals, presentations, correspondence, briefing notes, stewardship report, and plans. This role will contribute to the writing and submission of grant applications and reports, the organization’s annual fundraising and donor recognition activities, and is responsible for carrying out the administration of the donor database. The Development Associate works collaboratively across departments on grant activities while stewarding relationships with new and existing donors, and provides support to the Vice President, Communications and Philanthropy and CEO on cultivating and recognizing major gift donors. The Development Associate will initiate prospect research and manage the donor cycle from identification through to solicitation and stewardship ensuring gifts are acknowledged in a timely manner. Resourceful and independent, with a strong ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, the Development Associate has strong capacity to organize and manage a diverse range of assignments and projects with efficiency, yet thorough attention to detail and execution. Grant Writing and Proposal Development : Research and identify prospective funders, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies using wealth screening tools, directories and annual reports / websites of similar organizations to identify potential donors Leads the writing and submission process of compelling, well-researched, and customized grant proposals that align with MedicAlert’s strategic goals and programmatic needs. Collaborate with program teams and leadership to develop key performance metrics and budgets for proposals. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for grants, ensuring accurate reporting on progress and outcomes. Create dashboards to monitor grant performance, analyze trends, and communicate results to leadership and donors. Utilize MedicAlert’s CMS (HubSpot) to maintain detailed records of all donor and grant-related data, ensuring that all information is accurate and up to date. Ensure that CMS data is organized for easy access, helping with segmentation and cultivation of prospects for future funding. Collaborate with the IT team to ensure that donor and grant records are properly categorized and tracked, leveraging data to inform fundraising strategies. Conduct in-depth prospect research and qualify prospective donors using tools such as Kindsight, Grant Connect, and other relevant platforms to identify new foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities, as well as new high-potential individuals. Build and maintain strong relationships with foundation representatives and corporate partners. Team Collaboration and Strategy Development : Stay informed on best practices in philanthropy, grant writing, and donor engagement, integrating new strategies into the grant writing process. A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, or a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant writing, with a proven track record in securing funding from foundations, corporations, and government. Proficiency in conducting prospect research and analyzing donor data to inform strategy Strong experience with constituent management systems (CMS), including the ability to run reports, manage donor data, and track KPIs. Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills Strong analytical skills, with the ability to develop and interpret reports, dashboards, and KPIs to trackperformance. HubSpot, Salesforce) and the ability to use them to track and report on donor and grant data. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the health sector is an asset. Passion for philanthropy and social impact. Fluent in both written and spoken English Remote and flexible work environment MedicAlert is an accessible and inclusive employer that provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require specific accommodation during the recruitment process because of a disability or a medical need, please let us know. Thank you for your interest in MedicAlert Foundation Canada.

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