The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

Assist in developing corporate partnerships and workplace campaigns in various public service departments and within the various corporations assigned to you.
Organize meetings with campaign management and provide them with the support needed to ensure the success of workplace campaigns in accordance with established objectives.
Build and maintain the appropriate relationships inside and outside the Red Cross to expand the corporate donor base for workplace campaigns, corporate giving, and all types of corporate partnerships.
Develop, propose, and implement strategies for soliciting corporate donations.
Help develop an overall corporate solicitation strategy and prepare the budget.
Plan and coordinate proposed fundraisers.
Keep activity reports up to date in accordance with established objectives.
Train and mentor a team of delegates.
Support and participate in local, national, and international Canadian Red Cross fundraising appeals.

What we’re looking for :

An undergraduate degree in a related discipline (marketing, business administration, philanthropy) or equivalent experience.
At least five years of experience in corporate major gifts development or equivalent professional experience in sales, marketing, business development, and/or fundraising.
Knowledge of donor relations principles.
Advanced knowledge of database software.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite.
Fluent written and spoken English and French.
Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, drive, and enthusiasm.
Initiative and creativity.
Analytical and writing skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions :

The office is located in Montreal (Nuns’ Island).
This position is permanent full time and offers a flexible schedule.
The successful candidate must be able to travel within Canada.
The successful candidate must be available during local and international relief operations.
Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.