Development Officer, Corporate Donations_FT-Perm

LOFT Community Services; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Pension plan

E-learning

Vacation above minimum

Paid personal days

Professional development

Gym membership

Discount programs

DEI trainings

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/paternity top up

Job summary

LOFT Community Services in Toronto is seeking a Development Officer, Corporate Donations to lead corporate fundraising efforts and grow revenue. You will develop business development plans, cultivate donor relationships, and craft proposals to secure major gifts.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Grants & Corporate Donations, you will manage a portfolio of donors, forecast revenue, and collaborate across teams to communicate impact and opportunities for engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fundraising or corporate donations experience.
• Post-secondary education in development, marketing, or communications.
• CFRE designation is a strong asset or pursuing it.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research new corporate donors aligned with LOFT's mission.
• Develop a robust database of corporate prospects for outreach.
• Achieve corporate donation revenue and KPI targets with Senior Manager.
• Prepare tailored corporate proposals and manage donor meetings.
• Maintain donor stewardship and reporting of outcomes.

Skills

Fundraising

Corporate donations

Relationship management

Education

Development/Marketing/Communications education

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Title of Job: Development Officer, Corporate Donations

Date: October 22, 2026

Closing Date: November 06, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON - Development & Communications

Compensation: $74,083 - $ 86,715 Annually Prorated

Work Type: Hybrid

Job ID: 11086034

Existing or New Position: Existing

Who We Are

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 19,534 annually and providing 1,839 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

Program Summary

LOFT's Development team is responsible for securing the financial resources and capital to support the organization's Vision and Mission. Through fundraising campaigns, grant writing, donor relations, major gift cultivation, marketing communications, and event planning, the team builds and nurtures relationships with donors, foundations, and businesses to generate funds that enable the organization to operate and provide initiatives that support the needs of LOFT Clients. The department works closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Fundraising Committee to communicate the organization's goals and impact and encourage growth and success.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Grants & Corporate Donations, the Development Officer, Corporate Donations at LOFT Community Services focuses on generating corporate revenue. They collaborate to develop and execute business development, donor cultivation, and stewardship strategies. They manage a portfolio of priority donors and prospects and are accountable for creating corporate proposals, researching and identifying well-qualified prospects, and achieving annual revenue targets. The role uses performance data, market insight, and relationship intelligence to recommend priorities, forecast results, and strengthen sustainable corporate revenue.

The Development Officer, Corporate Donations is a creative problem-solver who is passionate about building new funding streams and strengthening corporate donor relationships through events and employee engagement opportunities.

What You Will Do

Research & Prospect Development

• Research and identify new corporate donors that align with LOFT's mission, values, and funding priorities.
• Develop and maintain a robust database of corporate prospects, tracking key information to support targeted outreach efforts.

Business Development, Revenue Generation and Reporting

• In collaboration with the Senior Manager, Grants & Corporate Donations, achieve corporate donation revenue, quarterly new business, KPI diversification, and renewal and upgrade goals.
• Analyze results against targets, identify trends and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations to support leadership decisions and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Grants and Corporate Donations, to craft compelling donation proposals tailored to corporate prospects.
• Conduct discovery, solicitation, and stewardship meetings, primarily in person, with donors and prospects.
• Manage a pipeline of corporate prospects, supporting relationship cultivation from initial contact through securing donations.
• Assist in developing customized investment opportunities aligned with corporate donors' needs and interests.
• Manage a portfolio of existing and new corporate donors to renew support and generate new revenue. Focus on donations of at least $25,000 each.
• Provide accurate, timely quarterly revenue forecasts.
• Record all moves management activity promptly and accurately in Raiser's Edge.
• Translate portfolio data into actionable insights on retention, acquisition, engagement, and return on investment.
• Own assigned opportunities from qualification through successful solicitation and stewardship.

Donor Stewardship

• Collaborate on developing and implementing stewardship strategies to ensure long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate donors.
• Track and manage corporate donor deliverables, ensuring commitments are met and relationships are nurtured.
• Work with internal teams to ensure proper recognition and fulfillment of benefits.

Event Planning & Employee Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams to design and execute corporate events, including donor recognition events, community engagement activities, and networking opportunities.
• Develop and manage employee engagement programs that enhance corporate donor involvement, such as volunteer opportunities, matching gift programs, and team-building initiatives.
• Support volunteer recruitment and training for these events.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with the communications team to develop engaging proposals, stewardship reports, social media and website posts and advertising materials that promote the value of corporate donors.
• Support the Senior Manager, Grants & Corporate Donations in reporting to stakeholders on support outcomes, financial impact, and engagement metrics.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in development, marketing, communications, or equivalent professional and lived experience.
• 5 years of experience in fundraising, corporate donations, or business development.
• A postgraduate certificate in fundraising from a recognized institution is an asset.
• A Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation, or working towards this designation, is considered a strong asset.

Work Environment

• This role operates within a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days a week in the office required.
• The position involves walking and sitting for extended periods, using office equipment and computers, and occasionally lifting and moving up to 25 pounds. The ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in various meeting configurations is also required.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• E-learning program available all year round
• Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
• Additional paid personal and paid sick days
• Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
• Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
• Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Maternity-leave and Parental leave top up program

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

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LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting [e-mail] or [phone].