Development Officer: Endowment Campaign Lead

International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute); Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute) in Toronto, ON seeks an experienced Development Officer to establish and lead a sustainable fundraising program, including a large-scale preservation and endowment campaign that supports its mission.

The role merges fundraising with strategic communications to articulate why its work matters to donors and partners.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or related field.
• Fundraising certification or equivalent professional development.
• Strong English writing and communications abilities.
• Interest in human rights, genocide and/or diaspora studies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Fund Development.
• Donor Identification, Cultivation and Stewardship.
• Case for Support and Communications.
• Grants and Institutional Funding.
• Events and Community Engagement.
• Fundraising Infrastructure and Evaluation.
• Revenue Generation.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor stewardship

Event planning

Donor pipelines

Strategic fundraising

Communication

Independence and collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute) in Toronto, ON seeks an experienced Development Officer to establish and lead a sustainable fundraising program, including a large-scale preservation and endowment campaign that supports its mission.

The role merges fundraising with strategic communications to articulate why its work matters to donors and partners.