Senior Manager, Fundraising – Greater Montreal

Second Harvest; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Second Harvest as a Senior Manager, Fundraising to drive revenue development initiatives in the Greater Montreal area. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to build partnerships that align with the mission of reducing food waste and hunger in Canada. You will leverage your bilingual communication skills and proven fundraising success to exceed revenue targets while representing an organization committed to making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Robust benefits package

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing corporate/community partnerships.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with fundraising strategies and prospect research.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts and maintain relationships with partners.
• Create and manage a pipeline for new fundraising opportunities.
• Analyze outcomes of initiatives and recommend improvements.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Networking

Fundraising

Communication

Analytical thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Job description

Greater Montreal - Remote

Date: Juin 2025

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Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest

Location: GreaterMontreal

Reports to: Vice President Philanthropy, Corporate and Community Partnerships

Status: Full-Time

Time Required on-site: Remote - Regional travel and travel to head office in Toronto as required.

The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity and collaboration, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.

If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment.

Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.

Here's why Second Harvest is your next career leap:

• Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
• With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game—we're rewriting the rules.
• Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.

The Role:

The Senior Manager, Fundraising – Greater Montreal is responsible for leading corporate, foundation, community, and individual development efforts in Greater Montreal. This role actively builds and maintains a pipeline of new business relationships, re-engages lapsed connections, supports community peer-to-peer initiatives, and networks at relevant events to raise revenue. As part of our national expansion, this role will support all areas of revenue development including individual, community, foundation, and corporate revenue streams. This is an exceptional opportunity for an enterprising, self-directed, values-driven individual with a proven record in prospect research, networking, and business engagement. Experience with business-to-business sales, grant writing, and direct fundraising is an asset.

Your Impact:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review, build, and manage a pipeline of prospects.
• Meet and exceed revenue targets through the engagement of new or renewed partnerships in Greater Montreal.
• Create effective proposals for potential donors and related accountability reports as needed.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to execute partnership deliverables, ensuring all contractual obligations are fulfilled accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Ensure activities are within pre-approved budgets, demonstrating financial accountability and stewardship in all areas of responsibility.
• Support community fundraising and peer-to-peer initiatives.
• Assist in creating regional direct fundraising appeals.
• Lead and manage projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring initiatives are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Analyze the outcomes of fundraising initiatives, leveraging data insights to recommend campaign improvements and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Identify and lead prospect generation activities, including speaking engagements and networking opportunities, to bolster business development efforts.
• Maintain donor records and associated activities in Raiser’s Edge database ensuring a high level of accuracy.
• Attend and actively participate in all of Second Harvest's signature events, representing the organization and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.

Who You Are:

• Passionate:Inspired by the work of Second Harvest and eager to build on our vision of “No Waste. No Hunger.”
• Fundraiser:Proven success in managing all aspects of corporate and/or community partnerships in either the for-profit or non-profit sectors.
• Communicator:Bilingual (French and English), comfortable speaking and presenting to large groups of people, including senior executives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Responsive:Thrives in agile and fast-paced environments, troubleshooting creatively and helping others solve problems.
• Entrepreneurial:Demonstrates innovation and proactive thinking, identifying and acting on new business opportunities to drive growth and enhance customer service.
• Analytical:Effectively leverages data to inform decision-making and drive strategic initiatives.
• Knowledgeable:Knowledgeable of fundraising best practices (through education, experience, or a combination of the two) and the philanthropic landscape in Montreal.
• Independent:A motivated and proactive individual, capable of taking ownership of functional areas and working independently.
• Proficient:Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems required, with experience in Raiser’s Edge considered beneficial but not essential. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies is valued.
• Flexible:Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends for special events or during peak periods.

An interest in sustainability, food rescue and hunger relief would be considered an asset. Must be based in Montreal; Bilingual, valid driver’s license, and able to travel across Greater Montreal for meetings and fieldwork (mileage compensated if using own vehicle).

About the Perks:

• A competitive salary paired with a robust benefits package.
• Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.
• Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.

Apply For This Role:

Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that's not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.

Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

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