Development Officer

The Pod Group; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pod Group in Ontario is seeking a Development Officer to assist with fundraising activities, donor engagement, and community outreach initiatives. This role requires a post-secondary education in a relevant field and 1-3 years of experience in non-profit management or donor relations.

The successful candidate will coordinate donor communications and various fundraising programs while ensuring accurate record-keeping and participating in community events.

With a salary range of CAD 45,000 to 55,000 annually, this position also requires a valid G Driver’s License and the completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising or donor relations preferred.
• Valid Ontario’s full G Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract required.
• Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising strategies and donor engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate donor correspondence and stewardship activities.
• Maintain accurate donor records, including data entry and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in fundraising or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Canva

Donor database/CRM systems

Job description

A growing, community-based organization that provides shelter and outreach support for homeless youth in Peel Region. They are a leading organization recognized in the community for its commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS

The Development Officer supports the planning, implementation, and administration of fundraising activities and donor engagement initiatives. This role assists with donor relations, fundraising campaigns, communications, events, grant support, sponsorship activities, and database management while helping to build strong relationships with community partners, donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Support fundraising strategies, donor engagement initiatives, events, and partnership activities.
• Coordinate, organize and administer support for social media, marketing and communications.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the fundraising team, including scheduling, correspondence, tracking, and coordination.
• Coordinate donor correspondence and relations and stewardship activities, including acknowledgments, personalized communications, thank you letters and follow-ups.
• Prepare donor and grant profiles, proposals, reports, meeting packages, and other fundraising materials.
• Conduct donor, grant, and community research using appropriate databases, the internet and other research tools to identify funding and engagement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor records, including data entry, reporting, and information management.
• Serve as an ambassador by attending events in the community when requested to share the organization’s mission impact and encourage involvement.
• Track fundraising and grant progress, monitor timelines, and provide regular updates.
• Assist with cross-departmental coordination, including collaboration with Finance, internal stakeholders, volunteers, and community partners.
• All other duties as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Post-secondary education in fundraising, non-profit management, communications, marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• A customer service mindset that aims to elevate the brand and reputation of our client at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that includes managing and support relationships with all collaborators, including donors, sponsors, volunteers, staff and community partners.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, non-profit administration, event coordination, or donor relations preferred.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Canva and donor database/CRM systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
• A valid Ontario’s full G Driver’s License is required, with a clean driver’s abstract. A $2,000,000 minimum liability car insurance coverage is also mandatory.
• Completion of a successful Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check will be a condition of employment.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000 CAD annually

Vacancy: Current Opening