Development Officer - Stratford Centre

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth; Kitchener; Remote; CAD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary $62,000 - $75,000

Professional development opportunities

Staff pet food program (discounted)

Staff veterinary services program

Animal-friendly environment

Job summary

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth is seeking a Development Officer to drive fundraising, donor stewardship, and revenue growth across Stratford Perth townships and region.

Reporting to the Director of Development, you will build meaningful donor relationships, prepare grant proposals, coordinate campaigns, and help communicate the impact of animals and community programs. This is a remote role with occasional Stratford site visits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in fundraising or related field.
• 2-4 years of fundraising, development, donor relations, grant writing, or related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Experience preparing grant proposals, sponsorship materials, or fundraising communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor/fundraising databases or CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
• Research and identify prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Support the development and implementation of annual fundraising and donor engagement plans and targets.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, sponsorship packages, and funding reports.
• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgements, stewardship activities, and recognition.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns, special events, and community engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising information in the organization's database.
• Track fundraising activities, deadlines, results, and performance indicators.
• Prepare reports and briefing materials for senior leadership and the Board as required.
• Collaborate with communications and program teams to develop fundraising materials and impact stories.
• Stay informed about relevant funding opportunities, philanthropic trends, and community priorities.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary education in fundraising or related field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

CRM databases

Job description

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth is a leading animal welfare

organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals and the people who care for them. For

nearly a century, the Humane Society has been a trusted community resource, providing animal

sheltering and adoption, veterinary care, education, animal control, and a growing range of

programs that help keep people and pets together.

As a community-supported charity, the Humane Society depends on the generosity of donors,

sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to deliver its life-changing work. Every contribution

helps provide animals with compassionate care, supports accessible services for pet owners,

and strengthens the bond between people and animals.

Position Summary

Joining the Humane Society means becoming part of a passionate team where fundraising

directly translates into better outcomes for animals and the communities they call home. The

Development Officer will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with donors and

partners and help inspire the community to invest in a more compassionate future for animals.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the successful candidate will focus on driving

revenue and stewarding relationships, as well as seeking alternate revenue sources within

Stratford and surrounding Perth townships.

This role will be remote with occasional requirements to report to our Stratford location. You will

be expected to be working in the community to develop new and steward existing

relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
• Research and identify prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Support the development and implementation of annual fundraising and donor engagement plans and targets.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, sponsorship packages, and funding reports.
• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgements, stewardship activities, and recognition.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns, special events, and community engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising information in the organization's database.
• Track fundraising activities, deadlines, results, and performance indicators.
• Prepare reports and briefing materials for senior leadership and the Board as required.
• Collaborate with communications and program teams to develop fundraising materials and impact stories.
• Stay informed about relevant funding opportunities, philanthropic trends, and community priorities.
• Perform other duties related to fundraising and development as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in fundraising or sales, communications, business, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, grant writing, or a related area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Experience preparing grant proposals, sponsorship materials, or fundraising communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor/fundraising databases or CRM systems. Raiser's Edge would be an asset.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.

The Perks

• Annual Salary of $62,000 - $75,000
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to staff pet food program (discounted retail prices)
• Access to staff veterinary services program
• An environment always filled with adorable animals.

The Humane Society warmly welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and

groups. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and collaboration that celebrates diverse

perspectives and voices.

The Humane Society is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment. We will provide

reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities upon request. Please let us know if

you require support at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting our Human

Resources team at [e-mail].

We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making to screen or select

candidates for this position. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will