Manager, Fundraising and Stewardship

CARE Canada

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Humanitarian Coalition (HC) is seeking a Bilingual Manager of Fundraising and Stewardship. The HC is an alliance of 12 leading aid organizations that simplifies and enhances how Canadians contribute to international humanitarian disasters. Member agencies collaborate on fundraising, government partnerships, and mobilizing media, businesses, and individuals to save lives. CARE Canada, a founding member, administers Human Resources for the Coalition. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for donor engagement, stewardship, cultivation, annual fundraising programs, and appeal fundraising with existing donors. The position is accountable for meeting annual giving revenue targets and shares accountability for fundraising targets during joint appeals. Through data-informed strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and donor-centric practices, this role is critical in sustaining and growing donor support for the Humanitarian Coalition.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in fundraising, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, international development, or a related field.
Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropic development.
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective plans.
Experience in managing donor stewardship, individual fundraising, leadership and major giving, planned giving and monthly giving programs.
Proven track record in meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.
Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor stewardship best practices, donation platform optimization and donor lifecycle management.
Strong project management skills: able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in both English and French (oral and written).
Strong relationship-building skills with donors.
Knowledge of donor databases (e.g. DonorPerfect, Salesforce, or other CRM systems).
Ability to analyze data and use insights to inform strategy.
High degree of initiative, autonomy, and accountability.
Applicable knowledge of relevant computer software (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
Adaptable and flexible to shifting work requirements, particularly during emergency appeals.
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the organization, including principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Understanding of and sensitivity to humanitarian principles and ethical fundraising.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and cross-functional team environment.
Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of global development and humanitarian issues.
Must have the right to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or with humanitarian or international development organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of donor engagement, stewardship, cultivation, annual fundraising programs and appeal fundraising with existing donors at the Humanitarian Coalition.
Accountable for meeting annual giving revenue targets.
Shares accountability for meeting fundraising targets during joint appeals.
Plays a critical leadership role in sustaining and growing donor support for the Humanitarian Coalition through data-informed strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and donor-centric practices.