Community Relations & Sponsorship officer

Pillar Nonprofit Network; London; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization based in London, Ontario is seeking a Community Relations & Sponsorship Officer to develop fundraising strategies and manage corporate donor relationships. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant university degree or equivalent experience in corporate fundraising. Evening and weekend availability is required, along with a valid driver's license and access to transportation.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in fundraising, communications, business sales, or related field.
• Equivalent experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, or sales is acceptable.
• Experience in implementing corporate partner activation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate donors and community events.

Skills

Corporate fundraising

Relationship building

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical skills

Education

University degree or post-secondary diploma

Tools

Raiser’s Edge/NXT

Job description

Community Relations & Sponsorship officer

• A university degree or post-secondary diploma in fundraising, communications, business sales, or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, or sales—particularly with a proven ability to build and maintain donor relationships—will be considered.
• Proven success in identifying, qualifying, and engaging corporate prospects for partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
• Experience in using analytical tools and metrics to assess fundraising performance and guide strategy.
• Experience in implementing corporate partner activation strategies and fulfilling sponsorship obligations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• A CFRE designation is an asset.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge/NXT and database management skills is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding sponsor and donor prospects, actively participating in prospect management systems to secure new sponsorship and community leads.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate donors, community events, and prospects, serving as the primary contact. A typical portfolio consists of up to 100 accounts.

Requirements

• Travel is required; the incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to transportation and use of a vehicle.
• The nature of the role is such that regular evening and weekend work is required, and attendance at Foundation events is required with the approval of the supervisor.
• It is anticipated this position will operate primarily from the Children’s Health Foundation offices or an agreed upon combination of office and home office activity.
• Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Record Checks are requirements of employment.

It is Children’s Health Foundation policy to comply with all applicable laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status or any other protected class.

No phone calls please. While we wish to acknowledge all candidates, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Education: University or post-secondary diploma or equivalent experience in corporate fundraising or sponsorship/sales