About Licensed to Learn (L2L)
Licensed to Learn (L2L) is a charitable organization dedicated to unlocking the potential of youth through peer-to-peer tutoring. Our student-led, equity-driven model empowers young people to support one another academically while developing leadership skills and fostering stronger school communities. With a proven impact on academic success and student confidence, L2L is ready to deepen its reach and scale its mission — and we’re looking for the right person to help us do just that. Learn more about L2L at www.l2l.ca
Position Summary:
L2L is seeking a strategic, driven, and relationship-focused Business Development Manager to lead our fundraising efforts and accelerate organizational growth. Reporting directly to the L2L leadership team, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, securing, and stewarding revenue-generating opportunities across corporate sponsorships, foundations, government grants, and individual giving. This role is essential to expanding L2L’s impact and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
- Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with L2L’s mission and growth goals.
- Research, identify, and secure new funding opportunities from corporate, foundation, and government partners.
- Lead grant writing and reporting processes in collaboration with program and finance teams.
- Build and manage a pipeline of prospects and donors using CRM tools to track and manage relationships effectively.
Relationship Management
- Cultivate and steward strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and strategic partners.
- Represent L2L in meetings and networking events to increase visibility and develop partnerships.
- Coordinate and support donor engagement activities, campaigns, and events.
Revenue Growth & Impact
- Set and track ambitious fundraising targets, with a focus on growing unrestricted and multi-year revenue.
- Develop compelling pitch materials, impact reports, and donor communications.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate with the communications team to align fundraising campaigns with brand and storytelling efforts.
- Contribute to strategic planning, budget development, and annual reporting.
- Champion L2L’s mission and values in all internal and external engagements.
Qualifications & Competencies
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, business development, or partnership management, preferably in the nonprofit or education sector.
- Proven track record of securing major gifts, grants, or sponsorships.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to work independently and thrive in a growing organization.
- A passion for youth development, education, and equity.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@idrf.ca. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Licensed to Learn (L2L)
Are you looking for a flexible role where you can help students tackle their academic challenges through impactful education programs? Do you have experience working with children and youth in an educational capacity, and a passion for helping students succeed? If this sounds like you, then you are in luck! IDRF is seeking 2 L2L trainers – 1 to implement our Licensed to Learn peer-to-peer tutoring programs in Vancouver.
About us:
Founded in 1984, the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) is a Top 100 Canadian Charity (Charity Intelligence 2024) that works globally to provide humanitarian aid and implement sustainable development projects in health, education, water and sanitation, emergency relief, and economic development. Licensed to Learn (L2L) is our education program in Canada, which has provided over 45,000 students with academic support and leadership opportunities. Our peer-tutoring model teaches high-achieving students to be empathetic mentors and strong leaders. They then support their peers who are struggling in school— at no cost to the students!
To see our impact, please watch this speech from Freddy, one of our many successful tutors here.
What you’ll be doing as an L2L Trainer:
- Leverage relationships with schools and community organizations to incorporate the L2L tutor training program
- Deliver tutor training sessions
- Administer student surveys to assess program impact
- Lead check-in and review sessions with tutors
- Prepare and present tutor certificates and organize a program completion celebration
What we’d like from you:
- Experience as a tutor, educator, teaching assistant, or workshop facilitator
- Post-secondary training in education, child and youth studies, leadership development, or a related discipline – recent graduates are encouraged to apply!
- Have a passion for education and supporting students facing academic challenges
- Have an open mind and creative problem-solving capabilities.
- A belief that all students can succeed under the right conditions
- Established professional relationships with teachers and school administrators and ability to leverage educational network to run impactful educational programs are considered tremendous assets
What’s in it for you:
- This role is part-time and very flexible—you work with the schools to determine your schedule
- You can expect a 10-hour time commitment per program, which may run for a school term or the school year
- Trainers receive a $750 honorarium for each program completed
- Travel mileage will be reimbursed
L2L is committed to hiring individuals whose lived and professional experience aligns with the diverse student communities we impact. Experience working with newcomers, at-risk youth, children, and youth from equity-seeking groups is considered an asset. All L2L Trainers must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check through their local police department.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for the 2025-26 school year. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Alison Rodriguez, Senior Program Manager, at ARodriguez@idrf.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the team at Licensed to Learn; however, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
