Business Development Specialist

About Empowered Futures
Empowered Futures (EF) is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to empowering emerging adults as they navigate the transition into adulthood. Through mentorship, self-empowerment workshops, and accessible resources, EF helps young people build confidence, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and hope for their future. With a strong focus on mental wellness and community building, EF creates meaningful connections between youth, mentors, and partners, ensuring that the next generation is equipped with the tools and support they need to thrive personally and professionally.

Join Empowered Futures (EF) as an Business Development Specialist, you will play a central role in expanding EF’s reach by building meaningful connections with sponsors, community partners, institutes, colleges, mentors, and mentees. This role is focused on generating interest, creating awareness of EF’s mission, and developing strong engagement pipelines that support EF’s growth and align with fundraising team’s goal.

Responsibilities:
1. Research and identify new opportunities. Contact sponsors, mentors, institutes, and partners through calls and emails to introduce EF’s mission and programs, and follow up to build relationships.
2. Create communication materials, write clear and compelling emails, letters, proposals, and presentations to connect with sponsors, donors, and community partners.
3. Attract and engage mentors and mentees by using targeted communication, networking, and relationship building to expand EF’s mentorship community.
4. Help develop and adapt communication for sponsors and donors so that EF’s messages are consistent with its brand and campaigns.
5. Research, track, and maintain a list of potential sponsors, partnerships, institutes, and community collaborations.
6. Work with colleagues such as the Partnerships & Development Associate and the Applications & Grants Specialist to ensure outreach aligns with the Fundraising team’s goals.
7. Record outreach efforts and share regular updates with the Director of Partnerships & Engagement and the Engagement Lead.
8. Serve as a positive and professional representative of EF with external stakeholders.
9. Attend weekly team meetings and EF-wide town halls to stay aligned and informed.

*This role does not have assigned targets, but success will depend on your ability to create your own goals and steadily increase impact over time

Qualification and Experience:
- Experience: 2–3 years in outreach, partnership development, community engagement, communications, or related fields. Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or sales is a plus.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting outreach, engagement, or marketing materials.
- Organization & Multitasking: Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple outreach initiatives simultaneously.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, remote, volunteer-based team environment.
- Passion & Alignment: Demonstrated interest in youth empowerment, mentorship, and community building.

Benefits:
- Empowering emerging adults with their growth and development
- Innovating the movement towards mental wellness
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary senior board members
- Growing your professional network
- Room for advancement and growth within the organization

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while shaping a brighter future for mental health and well-being. Together, we can inspire hope and create lasting change.

Apply now!

This is a part-time and unpaid volunteer position (8-10 hours a week)

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