Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) is seeking passionate and qualified candidates to fill the role of Director of Development. YACC is located in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, however this position can be remote throughout Canada.
About YACC
YACC’s mission is to support young adults living with, through, and beyond cancer. To be the connection to peers, bridge out of isolation, and source of inspiration.
Every cancer, every stage, YACC’s got their back.
Position summary
You are a creative and ambitious individual who can ensure the smallest details transfers into the big picture with having a strong emphasis on teamwork. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, have a successful track record of leading and building teams that hit their goals, and the capability to create and execute a plan.
The ability to develop and build new relationships with major donors and partners who are changing the world will be your strong point, while growing the current ones you already have.
You have a place in your heart for the underdog, as you won’t find an underdog quite like the young adults living with, through, and beyond cancer whom we serve every day. Pushing forward against unbelievable odds, these young adults are still not on the radar of Canada’s cancer system or research community, yet they have been at the top of our priority list for over 20 years.
We are looking to take things to the next level for the 22 young adults diagnosed with cancer each day in Canada, and you may be the missing piece of our team. We’re seeking a professional who understands communication is as much about listening as it is talking, who displays exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Core competencies and requirements
- Ability to analyze data from various databases
- Business development background
- Amazing ideas to grow our donor base
- Exceptional communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Event management experience (Considered an asset)
- Bilingual (Considered an asset)
- Experience with fundraising software (Raisin, an asset)
Additional information
Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for the development and execution of annual fund development plan, with ambitious yet achievable targets. With a team, you will lead major gifts, the continued evolution of fund development at YACC and the growth of the nationwide Shave for the Brave campaigns.
Other duties include, but are not limited to, donor reporting, board presentations, and stakeholder communications.
Bilingualism is not required, but is considered an asset. Travel will be required including regular trips to Newfoundland, unless you are already here.
Apply in confidence:
Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Brendan Hagerty |General Manager | [email protected]
Jump Recruitment Specialists |www.jumpcareers.ca
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodation they may need during the recruitment process.
This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted
