Senior Philanthropy Advisor - FR

About baluchon répit long terme

Baluchon Répit long terme is a non-profit organization that provides respite and support services to caregivers of individuals living with a disease or loss of autonomy. Recognized for its expertise and social impact, the organization is actively pursuing its development to meet the growing demand across Quebec.

Under the supervision of the executive director, the Senior Philanthropy Advisor develops, plans, and implements the philanthropic fundraising strategies of the Foundation to support the organization's rapid growth.

The individual in this role identifies, solicits, and retains individual donors, corporations, foundations, and financial partners. They act as a resource person for the executive director and board of directors in philanthropic revenue development and contribute to achieving the annual fundraising goals.

They also oversee fundraising activities, manage donor relationships, and implement tracking and analysis tools to optimize results.

Key Responsibilities

Philanthropic Development

• Develop and implement the annual philanthropic development plan.
• Identify, research, and qualify new donors, foundations, corporations, and financial partners.
• Maintain continuous monitoring of funding opportunities.
• Develop and coordinate fundraising campaigns.
• Supervise the organization of fundraising activities and events.
• Conduct solicitation efforts with corporations, foundations, and major donors.
• Select and implement a new donation software.
• Supervise the administrative follow-up of donations, reporting, and financial commitments.

Donor and Financial Partner Relations

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with current and potential donors.
• Support the executive director and board members in their efforts with major donors.
• Supervise the production of solicitation and follow-up documents.

Management, Analysis, and Reporting

• Establish and maintain dashboards and performance indicators.
• Produce reports on campaign and philanthropic activities.
• Monitor the budget for fundraising activities.
• Analyze results and recommend improvement actions.
• Participate in the preparation of reports for the executive director and board of directors.
• Develop procedures and tools to optimize philanthropic activities.
• Desired Profile

Education

• University degree in a relevant field: administration, management, communications, marketing, philanthropic development, or any other equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in philanthropy, fundraising, or business development. Strong network of contacts in the anglophone community, an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in writing funding requests to foundations and institutional partners.
• Knowledge of Prodon, an asset.
• Experience in managing relationships with major donors.

Desired Qualities

• Perfect mastery of English. High level of French spoken proficiency.
• Strategic vision of philanthropic development.
• Excellent business development and solicitation skills.
• Ability to establish trust with major donors.
• Autonomy and initiative.
• Strong results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work with administrators and executives.
• Strong administrative and analytical rigor.

Work Conditions

• Possibility of working 3 or 4 days per week, depending on the candidate's preferences and availability.
• Competitive salary. Possibility of bonuses.
• Flexible schedule favoring work-life balance.
• Hybrid work model. At least one day in the office.
• Participation in a mission-driven initiative with a concrete impact on Quebec's caregivers.
• Human, collaborative, and engaged work environment.

Baluchon celebrates diversity of being and thinking. Its offices are accessible to people with reduced mobility.