Senior Philanthropy Advisor

Baluchon Long-Term Respite is a recognized non-profit organization dedicated to supporting family caregivers of individuals living with illness, disability, or loss of autonomy. As our organization continues to grow, the Foundation is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Advisor to help expand and diversify our philanthropic revenue.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will play a key role in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, corporations, foundations, and funding partners to support the expansion of our respite services throughout Quebec.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Foundation's annual philanthropic development plan.

• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities with individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Lead donor cultivation and solicitation efforts and manage relationships with major donors.

• Develop and coordinate fundraising campaigns.

• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and initiatives.

• Select and implement a new donor management software system.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and financial partners.

• Support the Executive Director and Board of Directors in their philanthropic initiatives.

• Establish performance indicators and monitor fundraising results.

• Oversee the preparation of reports, analyses, and accountability documents related to fundraising activities.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in philanthropy, fundraising, business development, or a related field.

• Proven experience working with foundations, major donors, and institutional partners.

• Knowledge of Prodon is considered an asset.

• Excellent command of English and good working knowledge of French.

• Strong relationship-building and solicitation skills.

• Strategic mindset, self-motivation, and results-driven approach.

• Established network within the philanthropic or anglophone business community is a significant asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.

• Performance-based bonus opportunity.

• Flexible schedule supporting work-life balance.

• Hybrid work arrangement (minimum one day per week in the office).

• A supportive, collaborative, and caring team environment.

• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of family caregivers across Quebec.

Baluchon celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our offices are accessible to individuals with reduced mobility.