Relationship Manager, Nova Scotia/New Brunswick

Who We Are: For decades, Maritime donors have played a critical role in the transformation of the IWK Health Centre. As the fundraising partner of the IWK Health Centre, the IWK Foundation is a champion of excellence in women’s and children’s health and medicine. Maritimers have helped build the IWK and through their generosity it continues to be a world-class health centre ensuring excellence in care.

What We Need: Reporting to the Manager, Community & Corporate Giving, this position works in collaboration with the team to prospect, solicit and steward donors on behalf of the IWK Foundation. This role supports individuals, third-party events and corporate partners throughout Western & Central Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to raise funds for the IWK Foundation annually. Approximately 75 per cent of your time will be out of the office.

Our ideal candidate will:  Prepare an annual work plan and develop account strategies for managing a full portfolio of donors over $5,000, including branch-based accounts and third party events as assigned by Manager Community & Corporate Giving.  Focus on New business and partnership development.  Responsible for all phases of the donor journey – identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation & stewardship - to foster strong and sustainable relationships.  Work with the Donor Strategy team to ensure timely recognition, stewardship and accountability to donors and that third party events are activated effectively.  Assist with Telethon fundraising strategy.  Support Halifax volunteer committee for Telethon Broadcast.  Utilize Raiser’s Edge database to track donor contact and moves and to identify key donor insights and opportunities.  Prepare reports on donor activity and key metrics as required.  Represent the IWK Foundation at key donor and community events.  Participate in public speaking engagements where required.  Contribute strategically and collaboratively to the overall goals of the Department and wider Foundation team (ie help out where needed).  Frequent travel and evening /weekend work as required.

What Do You Do Now? If you meet the criteria and are a dynamic and determined individual with a passion and desire to support the health of women, children, youth and families in the Maritimes, we would like to hear from you! Please provide your cover letter stating why you wish to work at the IWK Foundation, along with your resume and salary expectations. We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.