Manager of Fund Development
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland
Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Position: Full-time
Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience
About Us
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland creates meaningful mentoring relationships that help children and youth reach their potential. With the support of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we connect young people with caring adults who help them build confidence, belonging, and a stronger future.
The Position
We are seeking a Manager of Fund Development to help grow and sustain the support behind our mentoring programs. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing fundraising initiatives, and seeing projects through from idea to results.
Working with the Executive Director and the Community Engagement and Events Coordinator, you will manage fundraising campaigns, cultivate donors and sponsors, support grant applications, and help strengthen our approach to donor stewardship. You will bring both fresh ideas and the practical skills to put them into action.
What You’ll Do
- Plan and deliver annual fundraising activities in support of organizational goals.
- Build and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
- Identify funding opportunities and prepare proposals, grant applications, and reports.
- Coordinate donor communications, recognition, and stewardship activities.
Help plan and deliver fundraising events and campaigns alongside staff, volunteers, and committees. - Maintain accurate donor records and track fundraising results against budget.
- Work with the Executive Director to set priorities, monitor progress, and adjust plans based on results.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share the impact of mentoring in compelling and respectful ways.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor relations, sponsorship, business development, or a related field.
- Experience managing projects or campaigns and building relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong writing skills, including the ability to prepare persuasive proposals and donor communications.
- Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage several priorities at once.
- Comfort using donor databases, spreadsheets, and other tools to organize work and measure results.
- An understanding of the nonprofit sector and a commitment to the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- Post-secondary degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with grants, corporate partnerships, events, or individual giving would be an asset. The successful candidate must complete a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.
Why Join Us
You’ll have the opportunity to build lasting community relationships and make a direct contribution to mentoring programs for children and youth across Eastern Newfoundland. This role offers room to take ownership of your work while collaborating with a team committed to the same mission.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience to james.evans@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca by October 16, 2026. Please include “Manager of Fund Development” in the subject line.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We appreciate all applications; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
BBBS offers health and dental insurance, an RRSP plan, summer hours, personal leave, sick leave, and 15 statutory holidays.