Manager, Leadership Giving

About the Role

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) seeks a Manager for Leadership Giving to join their team in Montreal, Quebec. This position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range between $70,000 and $80,000 CAD. Reporting to the Director of Leadership Giving – Quebec and French Canada, this role is centered on expanding and maintaining major gift revenues by engaging with Canada's influential donors and industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 current and prospective donors and foundations contributing over $10,000, focusing on identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of relationships.
• Develop and deliver presentations tailored to donors' priorities, collaborating with Leadership & Corporate Giving teams and grant writers to uncover new funding sources.
• Work collaboratively with the Corporate Partnership team to support comprehensive revenue development initiatives including sponsorships and events.
• Monitor and share relevant internal and external trends impacting revenue efforts, ensuring insights inform planning.
• Recruit and nurture major gift donors and volunteer ambassadors to build engagement year-round, maximizing revenue and donor loyalty.
• Engage a wide network and utilize existing contacts to expand fundraising opportunities.
• Conduct thorough research to align donor needs with CCS funding initiatives and develop compelling proposals and pitches.
• Effectively manage objections by clarifying agreements and facilitating positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate donor data within Salesforce and adhere to CCS policies and corporate development standards.
• Comply with occupational health and safety regulations and contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, occasionally outside regular office hours, with some travel anticipated.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years' proven success in marketing, business development, corporate fundraising, or major gifts, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong planning, development, and negotiation capabilities combined with a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and persuasive presentation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and leverage integrated opportunities and build strong relationships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Salesforce, and Windows environments.
• Bilingualism is highly desirable, with French fluency required and English considered an asset.

Working Conditions and Additional Information

• May require working beyond standard hours on occasion.
• Travel will be necessary as part of the role.
• CCS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and encourages applications from candidates of varied backgrounds including equity-deserving groups.
• The organization follows a strict non-smoking policy on premises and during work-related activities.
• All candidates will be considered for accommodation requests throughout the recruitment process in compliance with applicable accessibility legislation.
• Personal data collected during the hiring process will be used in accordance with CCS privacy policies.
• Artificial intelligence technologies may assist in administrative screening, but all decisions are human-made to ensure fairness and alignment with values.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and salary expectations by August 5, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.