Job Summary
If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of youth across Canada, and love the idea of working with educators and students on interesting, fun and practical environment and sustainability projects, this is your opportunity to shine
GreenLearning, Canada’s leading energy and sustainability education organization, is searching for a Development Manager. You will have the chance to learn from and shape the future of a growing organization, and have an impact on the educators and youth that we support.
As the Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to build the foundation of a new social enterprise and sources of revenue and funding for a non-profit, with impacts that will last into the future. You will work closely with the Executive Director to lead our fund development with funder relations, proposal writing, funder reporting, leading our donor management, leading fund development planning and creating materials to support fund development.

Responsibilities:
Identify potential partners key to the successful implementation of the Social Enterprise Strategy
Assist the Executive Director and Communications Manager to evaluate GreenLearning programs and gather evidence of impact to develop content for funding proposals and reports
Identify potential new supporters in private philanthropy and corporate sponsorship
Create a Case for Support and Corporate Sponsorship pitch
Develop and coordinate multimedia packages that support investment into GreenLearning’s programs on clean energy and technologies, climate change mitigation and creation of a green economy.
Develop a strong understanding of all GreenLearning programs and develop grant proposals that will generate ongoing support for the delivery of these programs to youth
Build relationships with existing and new supporters.
Research, develop, deliver, test and refine individual donor campaigns.
Present recommendations to the Executive Director.
Research, investigate, analyse and make recommendations for an Earned Revenue/Social Enterprise Strategy for GreenLearning
Use analytics to track and monitor KPIs, provide analysis and use insights to improve revenue streams.
Support activities in the areas of Human Resources, Budgeting and Bookkeeping.

Requirements and Characteristics:
2+ Years of Experience in Business Development, Fundraising and Revenue Development or related field
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in marketing or business or related field
Experience with social enterprise, non-profits, fundraising and funder relations
Demonstrated commitment to environment and sustainability issues, science education and/or youth engagement
Knowledge of online forms and grant systems is an asset
Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen
Excellent written and oral communications
An entrepreneurial spirit and positive attitude
Strong project management skills and ability to think critically
Problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
Strong, proven ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment

Location: Preferred location – Calgary, Edmonton or Toronto. The position will work remotely. Other regions in Canada will be considered.
Deadline: July 7th, 2023 – 11:59pm ET
Send cover letter and resume (as one PDF) to Kathy Worobec – kathy@greenlearning.ca