Manager, Sponsorship and Cause Marketing - Toronto, Canada - Diabetes Canada

Diabetes Canada

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

A world free of the effects of diabetes is our vision. That's why we're working together to improve the quality of life of people living with diabetes.

We're sharing knowledge and creating connections for individuals and the health-care professionals who care for them; advocating through public policy; and funding research to improve treatments and find a cure to end diabetes.

Join our dedicated, talented Diabetes Canada team and together, #LetsEndDiabetes

Role Overview:

Reporting into the Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships, the Manager, Sponsorship & Cause Marketing contributes to the achievement of our mission and meets annual revenue requirements.

The Manager will solicit funds that advance existing partnerships and pursue new corporate partners that can significantly impact the long-term success of Diabetes Canada's Corporate Fund Development program.

This position plays an important role as part of the national team in a coordinated and cross-functional manner to support fundraising for mission programs.

Location:

This role includes, but not limited to:

Identify trends in business development opportunities and implement solicitation plans to achieve new partnership commitments across sectors and via multiple funding channels (sponsorship, cause marketing, gift-in-kind)
Coordinate with DC Marketing and Communications and other organizational stakeholders to identify opportunities to collaborate to help build new cause marketing assets
Stay current on consumer trends, and best practices in cause marketing, retail, digital and corporate sponsorship; convert insights into actionable programs and new revenue streams.
Define accountspecific strategies that deepen partner engagement with DC and foster mutually beneficial, sustainable, missioncentered partnerships
Collaborate and develop positive working relationships and partnerships with national and regional teams to cultivate opportunities for national sponsorship and achieve organizational goals
Maintain accurate, professional, and current records, on corporate prospects, sponsors and supporters through our customer relationship management (CRM) system and other shared drives
Contribute to research profiles and build briefing reports about specific corporate prospects and target sector growth opportunities
Ensure 100% partner satisfaction through thoughtful stewardship and proactive customer service
Maintain and expand base of corporate partner relationships through ongoing communication and solicitation as appropriate; ensure timely renewals and continued partnership annual growth
Leverage opportunities for hightouch, customized partner stewardship and impact reports
Postsecondary degree preferably in business, communication, marketing or other relevant area; or equivalent experience.
4+ years' experience in nonforprofit corporate fundraising, corporate sponsorship, or sales/marketing.
Excellent written and oral communications skills including impactful presentation delivery.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven influential/persuasive abilities.
Strong knowledge of the corporate, philanthropic and sponsorship environments within a national health organization; including principles and techniques of Fund Development.
Strong selling and negotiating skills with proven ability to "close the deal".
Experience in CRM software
Program development experience an asset

What Diabetes Canada Can Offer You

A meaningful role, making a difference every day for people living with or at risk of diabetes.
An entrepreneurial environment, working for a national organization where you feel valued, recognized, and rewarded.
A highperforming, collaborative team environment with proven leadership and highly skilled colleagues and commitment to excellent work culture.
Competitive paid timeoff benefits and a comprehensive group benefits plan, including health/dental, life insurance, disability, EFAP and companymatch Pension/RRSP.
Flexible work agreement policy in place allows employees to work regularly remote and/or hybrid schedule.

About the Application Process

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note:
Diabetes Canada is not accepting recruitment agency/firm referrals.

Safe Place to Work - Diabetes Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of our stakeholders and mitigating the risk of COVID-19 spread.

A mandatory COVID-19 vaccination program is in place and provides direction on the conditions under which individuals are permitted to be employed with DC.