Philanthropy Coordinator

We’re excited to share that JDRF Canada is now Breakthrough T1D.

We’re the same organization, with the same mission and determination to realize a world free from type 1 diabetes (T1D) – just with a new name and look that reflects what the T1D community needs now and next.

It’s an exciting time to join Breakthrough T1D as we continue to break barriers to help people better manage the disease and enjoy full, healthy lives. Curing T1D is and always will be our north star and we will not stop until breakthroughs get us to a world free from T1D.

Breakthrough T1D is adding to our development team and we’re searching for an experienced professional for the role of Philanthropy Coordinator.

If you’re an organized, proactive and relationship-oriented professional who would like to provide key support to major gift campaigns across the country and ensure exceptional donor experiences, please read on to see if this is the right fit for you.

Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

· Provide accurate, responsive and professional administrative and strategic fundraising support to the fundraising team

· Proactively schedule and coordinate donor meetings for the President and CEO and Chief Development Officer

· Prepare accurate, clear and complete meeting materials, including briefing notes and presentations

· Ensure effective prospect coordination by partnering with relationship managers and senior leadership for select major gift prospects and donors, documenting strategies and actions to be completed

· Coordinate key Campaign Volunteers and Cabinet meetings, including sending meeting invitations, preparing agendas, drafting minutes, and providing supporting documentation

· Track and support activity for top Campaign prospects, in collaboration with the National Director, Leadership Giving Operations

· Proactively input and track constituent moves actions and updates in CRM to ensure donor and prospect information is accurate and up to date

· Coordinate and organize donor and cultivation events

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

· Post-Secondary education in a related field and 3–5 years previous related administrative support experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

· Experience providing administrative support with executive level leadership teams

· Experience working with a CRM (Clearview, Raiser’s Edge, etc.)

· Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Working Style

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to interact with all levels of staff and volunteers while projecting an energetic, friendly, ‘can-do’ attitude

· Excellent organizational and time-management skills with diligent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work efficiently

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow-through to effectively manage work flow and continuously improve the efficiency

· Must be able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment under minimal supervision and handle confidential/highly sensitive information

Other position requirements to note:

· Some flexibility of hours required. Evening and weekend work to support donor meetings and events (5–10%)

· Bilingual in French and English would be an asset

· Some exposure to the philanthropic or non-profit sector would be an asset

Salary Range: this role is anticipated to be $55,000 - $60,000, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference: Anywhere within Canada

Application Deadline: Please submit your resume through our careers website by February 23, 2026.

About Breakthrough T1D

Breakthrough T1D is the leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy non-profit organization in Canada. As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help to make every day better for the people who live with it.

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) began in Canada as a grassroots organization in 1974, when a group of dedicated parents came together with a singular goal of finding a cure for T1D. Since the discovery of insulin, Breakthrough T1D has remained at the forefront of T1D research. Breakthrough T1D is committed to investing in the most promising research, advocating for progress by working with governments to address issues that impact the T1D community, and supporting individuals living with this disease.

Breakthrough T1D has a company culture rooted in our Core Values of Respect, Understanding and Integrity; Perseverance; Collaboration; Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship; and Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability – if our core values are exemplified in the way that you work, we might be a great fit for each other.

Here’s a few details about what Breakthrough T1D employees receive:

· Remote-first: Our employees love the convenience and flexibility of working remotely, so all positions are work from home (within Canada).

· Health and Wellness Benefits: Benefits to support your physical and mental health – this includes Manulife group benefits, Maple virtual health care, Not Myself Today to support mentally healthy workplaces and generous paid sick time.

· Professional Development: We want employees to grow within their roles and have a career at Breakthrough T1D, so we practice Career Development Planning and have a budget for paid development opportunities for each employee.

· Other benefits include: Group RRSP Matching Program, winter holiday office closures, flex weeks in the summer and more!

Benefits listed above for regular full-time employees. Not all benefits may be available to part-time or temporary employees.

Recruitment Process: We may review applications as they are received and this position will remain posted until it is filled. Our recruitment process typically includes an initial introductory phone call with an HR team member, and up to two video interviews over MS Teams with the hiring manager and other members of the team. Some positions may require a skills-based evaluation to be completed as a part of the recruitment process. We thank all those applicants that apply, but please note only those selected for an introductory phone call will be contacted after their application is submitted.

Breakthrough T1D strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Breakthrough T1D is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.