Remote BC Partnership Manager

Bilinguallink; Newmarket; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mission Aviation Fellowship Canada is seeking a BC-based Partnership Manager to cultivate and grow a portfolio of major donors and nonprofit partners. This full-time role reports to the Director of Partnerships and requires travel within Canada while serving a national donor network.

You will lead donor development strategies, manage moves management plans, and collaborate with fundraising teams to meet annual goals, while maintaining our Christian mission and high standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of fundraising or business development success with relationship cultivation.
• Strong donor research and prospecting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain donor visibility and networks.
• Implement donor development strategies and annual moves management.
• Research major gift prospects and develop solicitation strategies.
• Build comprehensive donor profiles from history and capacity data.
• Coordinate donor appreciation and recognition; manage interactions in the donor system.
• Report progress on donor development and funds raised; support team goals.
• Collaborate with partnerships, philanthropy, and communications teams.

Skills

Relationship management

Donor development

Fundraising

Project management

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Mission Aviation Fellowship is a unique Christian ministry that operates over 120 aircraft in 29 countries worldwide. MAF transports Christian workers, patients, relief workers, community supplies and medical aid in the world’s most remote regions and places of deepest human need. Operating for over 75 years, Mission Aviation Fellowship has developed into a worldwide team of specialists; over 450 missionary staff families including roughly 50 Canadians and their families serve in both technical and support roles.

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF Canada), a charitable organization located in Guelph, Ontario, was formed in 1972. Our mission is to share God’s love through aviation and technology and our vision is for isolated people to be physically and spiritually transformed in Christ’s name. Integral to our identity are our core values: We Follow Jesus – We Serve Together – We Hold A High Standard – We Value Each Other.

TheBCPartnership Managerwill develop andmaintainrelationships with current and prospective donors within BC to increase financial support, strengthen engagement, and cultivate new major gift opportunities.

The ideal candidatewill be a self-starter, taking ownership of creating and stewarding a portfolio ofkey contacts and major donors.You would be joining a team who is committed and hold themselves tohigh standards, fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit and drivenby a passion to serve and meet the physical and spiritual needs of people living in the most remote areas of the world.

The role of BC Partnership Manager is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Partnerships in the Ontario Home Office. The successful candidate must be a current resident of British Columbia

As a Christian ministry, MAF Canada is seeking individuals who embody the values and beliefs of the organization as articulated in our mission, vision and doctrinal statements.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish andmaintainhigh visibility and network with potential and existingdonors.
• Implement donor development strategiesand annual moves management plansfor each donorthroughpersonalized engagement.
• Research andidentifymajor gift donor prospectsand developand executesolicitation strategies for them.
• Research donor history, giving capacity, and demographic information to build comprehensive donor profiles.
• Coordinate and ensureappropriate donorappreciation and recognition.
• Ensure accurate and timely management of donor interactions within our donor management system (ie: Salesforce).
• Provide relevant feedback and progress reports on donor development, funds raised and /or changesrequiredto improve donor relations overall.
• Work collaboratively with the PartnershipTeamto implement the strategic plans and achieve goals.
• Work closely with the Philanthropy and Communications team to ensure that donor relationships are managed inan appropriateandtimelymanner.
• Identifyand develop growth opportunities with colleagues.
• In partnership with the Recruitment Team,helpidentifyleads for new missionaries.
• Assistwith events throughout the year and attend whereappropriate.
• Assistinidentifyingkey volunteers for fundraising activities andspecial events.

Core Competencies:

• A welcoming, warm, and encouraging personality.
• Aninnovative thinker who is results-driven and loves to learn.
• A trustworthy and effective servant-leader who hasa track recordof inspiring others to join a charitable cause through actions and giving.
• Interpersonal style that fosters constructive and productive relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Detail-oriented, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities.
• Proven ability to manage projects in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
• An ability to be flexible and take initiative to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated skills in relationship management, strategic partnership development, goal and priority setting, data tracking and reporting, creative and persuasive communication, and effective meeting facilitation.
• Strong communicationcapabilities (written, verbal and presentation) to handle all fundraising correspondence, including donor letters, proposals, and agreements.
• Proven organizational and computer skills.
• Strong experience working within databases and handling financial transactions.

Role Requirements:

• At leastfiveyears ofdemonstratedsuccess in fundraisingorbusiness developmentwhere relationship cultivation was a key to success.
• Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
• A driver’s license and personal transportation.
• Able to travel domestically.
• In agreement and compliance with MAFCanadaStatement of Faith, Community StandardsStatement,and organizational policies.
• CFRE status is a definite plus but notrequired.

Compensation and WorkConditions:

• Annual salary range iscommensuratewith experience, education, and training.
• Participation in a comprehensive benefitsprogram.
• Based inBritish Columbia, this is a full-time position working 37.5 hours/week.
• Interaction with employees, management, and the public at large.

Start Date

As soon as possible.

Deadline for Application

This search will remain open until a successful candidate is selected.

Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Learn more about Mission Aviation Fellowship at MAF Canada.

MAFC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, in accordance with the Canadian Labour Code, the Accessible Canada Act, and the Canadian Human Rights Act. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their role. If you require an accommodation during any stage of the employment process, please contact the People & Culture department.