Senior Development Officer, Eastern Montreal; Remote), QC

We’re excited to share that JDRF Canada is now Breakthrough T1D.

We’re the same organization, with the same mission and determination to realize a world free from type 1 diabetes (T1D) – just with a new name and look that reflects what the T1D community needs now and next.

It’s an exciting time to join Breakthrough T1D as we continue to break barriers to help people better manage the disease and enjoy full, healthy lives. Curing T1D is and always will be our north star and we will not stop until breakthroughs get us to a world free from T1D.

Breakthrough T1D is searching for an experienced fundraising professional for the role of Senior Development Officer, Eastern Canada.

If you’re a strategic, relationship-driven, and goal-oriented fundraising professional who would like to drive regional fundraising efforts and deepen donor engagement primarily in Montreal and Ottawa, please read on to see if this is the right fit for you.

• Implement best practices to achieve revenue and participation goals for events like the Breakthrough T1D Walk and the Breakthrough T1D Ride.
• Collaborate with the Development Manager, Eastern Canada to strategize and execute regional fundraising plans.
• Inspire, motivate, and engage event participants to maximize fundraising success.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including event participants, corporate contacts, volunteers, and community influencers.
• Engage newly diagnosed families by providing resources and promoting regional fundraising events.
• Balance stewardship of current participants with recruitment of new fundraisers.
• Maintain detailed records of donor and participant interactions using CRM and other systems.
• Work closely with corporate partnerships and event experience teams to support overall event goals.
• Represent Breakthrough T1D at special events and community activities to promote the mission and fundraising initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of annual, monthly, and mid-level donors through all stages of cultivation and stewardship to meet revenue targets.
• Support third-party (Fundraise Your Way) event organizers and fundraisers.
• Solicit and steward regional revenue through corporate partnerships, foundation giving, sponsor ships, and leadership giving.

• 2–3 years of fundraising experience, ideally in peer-to-peer events.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Communications, Fundraising, or a related field – or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CRM systems and fundraising platforms is an asset.

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating complex information to diverse audiences.

• Must be located in the Montreal area.
• Must be fluently bilingual in French and English.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the region (approx. 20%) and attend evening/weekend events.
• Valid driver’s license is considered an asset.

Anticipated to be $58,000 – $63,000, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Required in the Montreal area to support regional fundraising and community engagement.

Breakthrough T1D is the leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy non‑profit organization in Canada. As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help to make every day better for the people who live with it.

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) began in Canada as a grassroots organization in 1974, when a group of dedicated parents came together with a singular goal of finding a cure for T1D. Since the discovery of insulin, Breakthrough T1D has remained at the forefront of T1D research. Breakthrough T1D is committed to investing in the most promising research, advocating for progress by working with governments to address issues that impact the T1D community, and supporting individuals living with this disease.

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