When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on October 5, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $70,000 – $90,000.

It was issued by The Prep Academy. The work is located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Senior Manager, Communications and Development (Closed)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CanadaPosted: September 23, 2026Deadline: October 5, 2026

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SUMMARY

This is a job opportunity for a Senior Manager responsible for leading fundraising, donor engagement, and communications strategy. The role combines frontline relationship development with organizational leadership of donor stewardship and communications initiatives.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Degree or diploma in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
5+ years of progressive fundraising experience
Demonstrated success generating revenue and building donor relationships
Experience cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors including making direct funding asks
Strong grant writing and proposal development experience
Experience managing donor pipelines and working toward revenue goals
People leadership experience including coaching and performance management
Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular in-person presence in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

BUDGET

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$70,000 – $90,000

TIMELINE

Application deadline: October 5th, 2026.

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

The Prep Academy

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DESCRIPTION

The organization is seeking a Senior Manager to provide strategic leadership for its fundraising, donor engagement, and communications efforts. The role will involve building and actively managing portfolios of donors, funders, and prospects; identifying and qualifying new opportunities; and developing tailored strategies to cultivate, solicit, steward, renew, and grow relationships.

The successful candidate will lead frontline fundraising and relationship development, including prospect outreach, donor and funder meetings, presentations, direct funding requests, and follow-up activities. The position will also develop and lead an organization-wide approach to donor stewardship and engagement, creating personalized opportunities that deepen relationships, demonstrate impact, recognize supporters, and encourage renewal and increased giving.

The Senior Manager will provide strategic direction to the communications team, establish shared priorities, and mobilize staff to ensure donor storytelling, impact communications, campaigns, and external communications strengthen relationships, build awareness, and support fundraising and organizational priorities.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on October 5, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $70,000 – $90,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by The Prep Academy. The work is located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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