Manager, Business Development & Advancement
Top Benefits
About the role
Looking to Make an Impact?
At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, we believe that defeating blood cancers takes more than skill – it takes the right mindset.
Our Fundraising Team (Mission Fuel) Is
- Hungry – We relentlessly pursue growth, build meaningful relationships, and go above and beyond to connect people to our mission.
- Humble – We put the mission first, embrace collaboration, and learn from every challenge.
- Smart – We lead with strategy, adapt with agility, and stay focused on long-term impact.
Together, we persevere, innovate, and never give up – because lives depend on it.
Join our Business Development & Advancement Teamd
If you thrive on the chase; spotting opportunities before anyone else does, opening doors that once felt out of reach, and turning conversatios into long-term partnerships - This is where you belong.
As a key driver of our national fundraising strategy, you’ll build powerful relationships with leaders who want to make a difference, cultivate major gifts that move the needle, and connect corporate partners to a mission that changes lives every day.
Here your ability to listen, influence and build trust becomes a force for good – advancing research, supporting families, and shaping the future of blood cancer care in Canada.
What We’re Doing
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is reshaping the traditional non-profit business model. With a renewed dedication, we are focused on advancing patient and research outcomes while prioritizing the enhancement of our employee experience.
Join us as we redefine the landscape of non-profit work, with a commitment to making a lasting impact on both our mission and the well-being of our team.
What We Will Do Together…
The Manager, Business Development & Advancement (BDA) is a relationship driven, front-line fundraiser responsible for securing major gifts and corporate partnerships across Canada. As an externally focused “hunter”, they identify new opportunities, open doors, build trust, and move prospects towards transformational philanthropic support.
Managing a national portfolio, the BDA manager delivers high-touch stewardship that depens donor connection to the mission and drives meaningful revenue growth. They also engage volunteer leaders and support capital or transformational campaigns as needed, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Success in this role requires confidence in face-to-face fundraising, disciplined pipeline management, regular travel, and a results-oriented approach.
Key Areas of Focus...
- Grow a portfolio of major donors and corporate partners, personally identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects across Canada.
- Drive new business through a hunter mindset, proactively sourcing prospects, opening doors, and advancing high-value opportunities tied to mission priorities.
- Secure significant gifts and multi-year partnerships, developing compelling proposals and customized engagement strategies.
- Deliver high-touch stewardship, ensuring every donor feels informed, valued, and connected to the impact of their giving.
- Engage and lead volunteer champions, leveraging their networks to expand reach, unlock opportunities, and strengthen donor confidence.
- Collaborate across the organization, aligning donor interests with mission programs, research initiatives, and community engagement priorities.
- Manage pipeline and performance with discipline, using CRM tools to track progress, forecast revenue, and ensure movement toward ambitious annual goals.
What Should You Bring...
- Fundraising expertise and a passion for building trust-based relationships that lead to a meaningful, long-term philanthropic support
- A hunter’s mindset – the drive to seek out new prospects, open doors, and confidently move opportunities toward transformational giving
- Strong face-to-face communication skills, with willingness to travel and meet donors in person across the region and country.
- A collaborative spirit, contributing to a team that sets bold goals and works collectively to advance our mission
- The ability to connect with diverse donor audiences, from executives to community champions, and cultivate relationships that endure
- Creativity and courage, with a willingness to test new approaches, refine your strategy and lead by example
- Flexibility in a dynamic environment, stepping into events, donor meetings, volunteer engagements, and cross-campaign opportunities as needed.
- A commitment to LLSC’s vision, bringing a mission-first mindset to every conversation, proposal, and partnership you build
What We Offer...
The Manager, Business Development & Advancement position is a vacant role, and this is what we offer:
- Generous time off, from 15 days starting vacation, to a day off on your birthday, and holiday closures for around two weeks at the end of the year
- A wide variety of health and benefits including a healthcare spending account, and more.
- A flexible and hybrid workplace
- Amazing colleagues and workplace culture
Please note, we are open to non-traditional backgrounds and experience profiles. If you have some of the qualifications but not all, and think you have the ability to do the role, please apply.
Learn more about our employee offers by applying today!
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is a voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLSC funds lifesaving blood cancer research across Canada and worldwide, and provides free information and support services.
We won’t stop until there is a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms and are able to improve the quality of life of people affected by blood cancers and their families by funding life-enhancing research and providing educational resources, services and support.
Our strategy to achieve the mission is based on three areas of focus: research, patient support and advocacy. In 2017, we invested almost $7.4 million in the creation of programs and delivery of services to improve the lives of Canadians affected by blood cancers from coast to coast. This investment included a commitment of over $4.1 million in innovative, life-changing research to accelerate new cancer treatments, therapies, and cures; and $3.3 million towards funding patient services, programs and education across Canada.
Everything we do is made possible through the generosity of individuals, corporate partners, and foundations. In the last two decades alone, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada has raised $207 million for research and services. We receive no government support.
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Manager, Business Development & Advancement
Top Benefits
About the role
Looking to Make an Impact?
At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, we believe that defeating blood cancers takes more than skill – it takes the right mindset.
Our Fundraising Team (Mission Fuel) Is
- Hungry – We relentlessly pursue growth, build meaningful relationships, and go above and beyond to connect people to our mission.
- Humble – We put the mission first, embrace collaboration, and learn from every challenge.
- Smart – We lead with strategy, adapt with agility, and stay focused on long-term impact.
Together, we persevere, innovate, and never give up – because lives depend on it.
Join our Business Development & Advancement Teamd
If you thrive on the chase; spotting opportunities before anyone else does, opening doors that once felt out of reach, and turning conversatios into long-term partnerships - This is where you belong.
As a key driver of our national fundraising strategy, you’ll build powerful relationships with leaders who want to make a difference, cultivate major gifts that move the needle, and connect corporate partners to a mission that changes lives every day.
Here your ability to listen, influence and build trust becomes a force for good – advancing research, supporting families, and shaping the future of blood cancer care in Canada.
What We’re Doing
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is reshaping the traditional non-profit business model. With a renewed dedication, we are focused on advancing patient and research outcomes while prioritizing the enhancement of our employee experience.
Join us as we redefine the landscape of non-profit work, with a commitment to making a lasting impact on both our mission and the well-being of our team.
What We Will Do Together…
The Manager, Business Development & Advancement (BDA) is a relationship driven, front-line fundraiser responsible for securing major gifts and corporate partnerships across Canada. As an externally focused “hunter”, they identify new opportunities, open doors, build trust, and move prospects towards transformational philanthropic support.
Managing a national portfolio, the BDA manager delivers high-touch stewardship that depens donor connection to the mission and drives meaningful revenue growth. They also engage volunteer leaders and support capital or transformational campaigns as needed, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Success in this role requires confidence in face-to-face fundraising, disciplined pipeline management, regular travel, and a results-oriented approach.
Key Areas of Focus...
- Grow a portfolio of major donors and corporate partners, personally identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects across Canada.
- Drive new business through a hunter mindset, proactively sourcing prospects, opening doors, and advancing high-value opportunities tied to mission priorities.
- Secure significant gifts and multi-year partnerships, developing compelling proposals and customized engagement strategies.
- Deliver high-touch stewardship, ensuring every donor feels informed, valued, and connected to the impact of their giving.
- Engage and lead volunteer champions, leveraging their networks to expand reach, unlock opportunities, and strengthen donor confidence.
- Collaborate across the organization, aligning donor interests with mission programs, research initiatives, and community engagement priorities.
- Manage pipeline and performance with discipline, using CRM tools to track progress, forecast revenue, and ensure movement toward ambitious annual goals.
What Should You Bring...
- Fundraising expertise and a passion for building trust-based relationships that lead to a meaningful, long-term philanthropic support
- A hunter’s mindset – the drive to seek out new prospects, open doors, and confidently move opportunities toward transformational giving
- Strong face-to-face communication skills, with willingness to travel and meet donors in person across the region and country.
- A collaborative spirit, contributing to a team that sets bold goals and works collectively to advance our mission
- The ability to connect with diverse donor audiences, from executives to community champions, and cultivate relationships that endure
- Creativity and courage, with a willingness to test new approaches, refine your strategy and lead by example
- Flexibility in a dynamic environment, stepping into events, donor meetings, volunteer engagements, and cross-campaign opportunities as needed.
- A commitment to LLSC’s vision, bringing a mission-first mindset to every conversation, proposal, and partnership you build
What We Offer...
The Manager, Business Development & Advancement position is a vacant role, and this is what we offer:
- Generous time off, from 15 days starting vacation, to a day off on your birthday, and holiday closures for around two weeks at the end of the year
- A wide variety of health and benefits including a healthcare spending account, and more.
- A flexible and hybrid workplace
- Amazing colleagues and workplace culture
Please note, we are open to non-traditional backgrounds and experience profiles. If you have some of the qualifications but not all, and think you have the ability to do the role, please apply.
Learn more about our employee offers by applying today!
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is a voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLSC funds lifesaving blood cancer research across Canada and worldwide, and provides free information and support services.
We won’t stop until there is a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms and are able to improve the quality of life of people affected by blood cancers and their families by funding life-enhancing research and providing educational resources, services and support.
Our strategy to achieve the mission is based on three areas of focus: research, patient support and advocacy. In 2017, we invested almost $7.4 million in the creation of programs and delivery of services to improve the lives of Canadians affected by blood cancers from coast to coast. This investment included a commitment of over $4.1 million in innovative, life-changing research to accelerate new cancer treatments, therapies, and cures; and $3.3 million towards funding patient services, programs and education across Canada.
Everything we do is made possible through the generosity of individuals, corporate partners, and foundations. In the last two decades alone, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada has raised $207 million for research and services. We receive no government support.