Canopy is seeking an experienced Manager, Major Gifts, with a proven track record of success, to join our fun, results-oriented and fast-paced team.
You will work closely with Canopy’s Director, Major Gifts and the Philanthropic team to enable Canopy’s work in the world. We take fundraising seriously at Canopy and we like to emphasize the FUN in FUNdraising. If you are a powerful and creative communicator who can convince anyone of anything, then you may well be our perfect new Canopal! If you’re game to channel the collector, social chattery spirit of the magpie and have a magnetic force to attract long-lasting friends for Canopy, then this is the job for you.
Location
Remote
Position Type
Full Time
Reports To
Director of Major Gifts
Start Date
ASAP
Compensation
CAD 85-120K gross per annum. Contingent on experience, plus benefits. For applicants outside Canada, the salary will align with a benchmarked salary band based on location. Please reach out to Anna at chiefcharmer@canopyplanet.org for more information
Deadline for Applications
Until Filled
Position Summary
Canopy’s Manager, Major Gifts is primarily responsible for developing and implementing strategies for identifying mid-level donor and foundation growth and moving these donors up the escalator of giving. You will persuasively communicate Canopy’s innovative, collaborative, solutions-focused model of change and mission to potential and existing donors. Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, this position will provide stewardship and cultivation support for all levels of giving and will work with the Philanthropic team to secure and meet our revenue goal.
Job Description
Please contact our Chief Charmer, Anna, at chiefcharmer@canopyplanet.org for more information.
How to Apply:
1. Complete two exercises
Exercise #1: Please share six things a teapot can be used for other than a vessel for your favourite tea. Exercise #2: Your top three opening lines you wish you could say to break the ice when speaking to a stranger.
2. Send us a Cover Letter and CV
Send us a Cover Letter and CV detailing why you’re the perfect fit for this role, addressed to the hiring panel, along with the exercises above. Email them to chiefcharmer@canopyplanet.org and mark the subject line “Magnetic Magpie.”
There are few environmental organizations that can match Canopy in its unflinching commitment to saving the world’s forests and the many species that depend on them, while having the pragmatic acumen necessary to help companies do better by those forests.
- Margaret Atwood
Novelist, Poet, and Literary Critic
Canopy is a solutions-driven not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting forests, species, and climate. For 25 years, Canopy has been a driving force in transforming wood-based supply chains — including publishing, packaging, and textiles — to eliminate fibre coming from the world's most critical forests and ensure a livable planet for all.
Canopy embraces equity and diversity and is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs, and desires of our diverse community. We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who successfully secure an interview.
Canopy offers a competitive salary range. New Canopals can expect a salary typically within the lower half of the range, reflecting our commitment to equitable compensation practices. We believe in fostering a supportive work environment where employees can thrive. We also offer comprehensive benefits packages, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture dedicated to environmental conservation. At Canopy, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our team members, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to excel in their roles and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
