Development Manager

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre in Mississauga is seeking a strategic Development Manager to drive growth and partnerships. You will lead a small team and manage the full business development lifecycle from strategy to signed contracts.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will shape DBNC's growth, build relationships across sectors, and develop a strong pipeline with measurable targets and KPIs. This is an in-person, 35-hour per week role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years in business development and partnerships.
• Proven ability to grow revenue through a full pipeline.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Refine growth strategy and set revenue targets for FY26 and beyond.
• Own the full pipeline from prospecting to close and contract negotiation.
• Build a business development dashboard and KPI reporting.
• Lead a team of three and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

CRM systems

Office 365

SEO tools

Job description

Position: Development Manager

Reports To: Executive Director

Work Hours: 35 hours - in person

Rate of Pay: $75,000 - $80,000 annually

Employment Term: 3-year contract with possibility of extension.

About DBNC

Dixie BloorNeighbourhoodCentre (DBNC) is a Mississauga-based family service organization offering a broad range of programs across settlement and newcomer support, employment services, family and early yearsprogramming, community health, conflict resolution, poverty reduction, and wellness. We work collaboratively to create welcoming spaces, inclusive programs, and meaningful opportunities for families, newcomers, job seekers, older adults, youth, and childrenwith the supportof funders including IRCC, United Way,Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Ontario Health. As we grow, including through initiatives like our new childcare facility,we areexpanding our reach into new markets and deepening our impact across the communities we serve.

Position Summary

DBNC is looking for a strategic and outward-facing Development Manager to lead our growth efforts. This senior role is for someone who thrives on relationship-building, sharp analysis, and leading a small team through the full business development lifecycle from strategy to signed contracts

You will report to the Executive Director, and work closely with Senior Directors, and our marketing team to shape where DBNC grows next, and turn that vision into a strong, well-managed pipeline.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Refine DBNC's business development strategy, factoring in performance data, sector trends, and our evolving partnerships.
• Help set revenue targets for FY26 and beyond, by service line, region, or market segment.

Pipeline & Proposal Management

• Identify and cultivate new relationships across core and emerging markets.
• Own the full pipeline process from prospecting and qualification through outreach, proposal development, negotiation, and close.
• Stay hands-on with proposal development to ensure deliverables are accurate, on-brand, and on-schedule

Reporting & Insights

• Build and manage a business developmentdashboard tracking contract value, win rates, and conversion metrics.
• Set clear KPIs for monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews.
• Collaborate with finance and program management to keep reporting and targets aligned.

External Presence & Leadership

• Represent DBNC at conferences and networkingevents, andgrow strategic partnerships.
• Lead a team of three, with regular check-ins, clear expectations, and coaching support.
• Championa collaborative, high-trust culture that reflects DBNC's values.

What You Bring

• Degree/diploma in business administration, marketing, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+years in business development,client relationship management, partnership development, or a related field, ideally within the nonprofit or broader public/community services sector.
• A track recordof generating leads, growing revenue, and managing a full pipeline from strategy through signed contracts.
• Strong analytical skills, with fluency in Excel and/or CRM systems for dashboards and reporting.
• Advanced skills in Office Suite 365,SEOand other marketing tools.
• Excellent communication skills and real,demonstratedleadership experience.

Compensation

Salary range $75,000 - $80,000.

The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range affordable for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, and special qualifications.

DBNC is an equal opportunity workplace, and we welcome cultural diversity within our workforce. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, DBNC will provide reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required based on individual restrictions and limitations. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability or medical need, please advise us in your application.