Development Writer

United Way Greater Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to combating local poverty and enhancing community well-being. As a Development Writer, you will play a crucial role in crafting compelling donor communications and proposals that inspire support for transformative initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful materials that resonate with donors, while ensuring the delivery of high-quality stewardship resources. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the Greater Toronto Area.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Defined benefit employer-matching pension

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)

Generous paid time-off package

Hybrid work environment

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in grant writing and fundraising.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Experience in creating donor-centered communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop funding proposals and impact reports for major donors.
• Collaborate with teams to create stewardship materials.
• Manage and track proposals and reports for timely delivery.

Skills

Grant and proposal writing

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

InDesign

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

We wake up to a different alarm.

The issues impacting our communities here in the GTA keep us awake at night. But it’s also what gets us up each day, determined to fight local poverty and its interconnected challenges, and to make this region everything it can be for everyone who calls it home. We believe in the power of community, of people coming together, doing what it takes to build and transform neighbourhoods where everyone can thrive. Any Way We Can.

How you will make a difference:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Fundable Opportunities and Impact the Development Writer will create and enhance donor-centered communications tools to support UWGT’s fundraising efforts. These include customized funding proposals and impact reports for individuals, corporations, and other significant donors as well as fundraising resources that will motivate existing donors and engage new ones to support UWGT.

• Work across the organization to develop cultivation and stewardship materials in support of UWGT’s mission priorities including funding proposals, applications, and impact reports for major donors, foundations, and corporate partners
• Collaborate with teams across UWGT to create proposal and stewardship work plans in support of excellent donor experiences
• Develop resources and materials to support individual and corporate fundraisers, including gift proposals, report templates, and matching gift reports, while writing and creating persuasive collateral that is responsive to the needs and interests of donors and prospects.
• Complete grant applications and subsequent stewardship collateral and reports for donors
• Work with the Marketing team to produce broad-based stewardship collateral
• Edit collateral content from external writers and internal staff from other teams
• Liaise with staff across the organization to support stewardship activity, including fundraising, finance, community investment, operations, and strategy teams
• Review program monitoring, reporting, and measurement and evaluation practices and apply these approaches to donor solicitations and stewardship
• Develop and maintain an accessible online file of past proposals, impact reports, cases for support, one-pagers, and other donor communications and collateral
• Oversee and maintain the team proposal and report tracker, ensuring the timely development and delivery of solicitations and impact reports
• Support the Marketing and Communications teams, and other departments across UWGT, through leading and contributing to other projects as required
  
  
  

What you bring to the role:

• More than 3 years and up to 5 years of experience in grant and proposal writing, marketing, fundraising, and/or
• Superior initiative, problem solving and project management skills
• Willingness to actively support the implementation of UWGT’s Reconciliation and Equity Action Plan, and translate anti-oppressive, anti-racist learning into action internally and externally
• Collaborative approach to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
• Superior ability to communicate effectively for external parties not familiar with social services sector
• Impeccable organizational and time management skills and keen attention to detail
• Established design skills with experience creating materials using software including InDesign, PowerPoint, and Canva considered an asset
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and constituent service skills including the ability to work respectfully and inclusively with diverse sets of people
• Ability to work outside of regular work hours as required
  
  
  

Being part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including:
• Salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Defined benefit employer-matching pension
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
• Generous paid time-off package including vacation, personal and cultural days, summer hours and hybrid work environment
• Commitment to the well-being and work-life balance for our employees
• Collaborative, high-performing, and team focused on long-term and collective success
• Largest United Way world-wide
• Work with the GTA’s top philanthropic leaders
  
  
  

Please apply no later than May 16, 2025.

We are committed to being transparent about our practices around pay. The salary range for this role will be shared with candidates who are being considered for it.

As part of our recruitment process, United Way Greater Toronto offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If we contact you about an opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodation.

As per our recruitment policy, internal candidates are encouraged to let their current manager know that they have applied for another role.

About United Way Greater Toronto:

As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, United Way Greater Toronto reinforces a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty. United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region works to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need to thrive. Mobilizing community support, United Way’s work is rooted in ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building a more equitable region and lasting solutions to the GTA’s greatest challenges.

Building community takes a community and together, with you, we will shape a stronger, brighter GTA for everyone who lives here. Any Way We Can.

Learn more about our work at unitedwaygt.org.

Diversity & Inclusion:

United Way is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community to ensure we’re best equipped to serve it. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. Our commitment to excellence in diversity goes beyond promoting equity. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives, we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work.