Donor Relations Coordinator

Community Living Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Toronto seeks a Development Coordinator to manage corporate partnerships and drive fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and relationship building, with at least 2-3 years of experience in corporate sales or fundraising. This role offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes collaboration in a diverse environment, making it an excellent opportunity for growth.

Benefits

Starting Salary: $53,056 per year

Comprehensive Benefits including vision and life insurance

3 weeks of paid vacation

Employer-matched RRSP

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in corporate sales or fundraising.
• Experience engaging with sponsors at large-scale live events is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of effective donor cultivation and solicitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director to create strategies for corporate revenue growth.
• Manage donor acquisition and relationship management.
• Oversee budgets and profitability forecasts related to corporate partnerships.

Skills

Excellent Communicator

Skilled in Building Relationships

Resilient

Education

Post-secondary degree in Non-Profit Studies, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Donor database systems

Job description

Classification : Hybrid – Toronto Office and Home Office

Work Hours : 37.5 hours weekly

Location : 1 Valleybrook Drive, North York, ON M3B 2S7

Imagine a job where you can use your exceptional interpersonal skills to inspire donor support and help Community Living Ontario meet its fundraising goals.

Imagine a job where you will play an integral role in championing our mission and helping our community thrive.

Add a collaborative team, a meaningful variety of work, and an excellent work-life balance—and you’ve imagined a job at Community Living Ontario (CLO).

About CLO

Community Living Ontario’s number one goal is to advocate alongside people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and our member organizations to build inclusive communities across Ontario. We envision an Ontario where everyone belongs, is valued, and has the freedom to live the life they choose. Those who share our vision make incredible team members at CLO.

The Right Fit

At CLO, we value the kind of person you are. We prioritize respect, empathy, and a commitment to growth. When we hire, we look for someone who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

You Will Thrive Here If You Are :

• An Excellent Communicator – You will regularly connect with current donors, strategic partners and prospect for new ones. Your communication style must be confident, positive, clear, and reassuring.
• Skilled in Building Relationships – You have a natural ability to build rapport and trust quickly with both prospective and existing donors, corporate grantors, strategic partners and sponsors
• You’re comfortable making cold calls and engaging in meaningful donor conversations in person and on-line
• Resilient – You are self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to stay focused and enthusiastic—even when faced with challenges or rejection during donor outreach.

The Position

The Development Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and expanding a portfolio of corporate partnerships that generate critical revenue and support the mission and initiatives of Community Living Ontario. This role is central to developing, promoting, and securing sponsorship opportunities, growing the Strategic Partnership Program, and supporting broader fund development efforts. Responsibilities include donor acquisition, stewardship, relationship management, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the donor database.

The Package Includes :

Starting Salary : $53,056 per year

Comprehensive Benefits : Includes vision and life insurance

Paid Time Off : 3 weeks of paid vacation

Professional Growth : Opportunities for continuing education. Some travel within Canada required

Retirement : Employer-matched RRSP

What You Will Be Responsible For :

Collaborating with the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Development to create strategies for corporate and sponsorship revenue growth

Developing, forecasting, executing, and evaluating strategies for new donor acquisition and growth

Managing a portfolio of corporate donors, including cold calls, visits, and stewardship to build and maintain strong relationships

Designing tailored corporate partnerships through CLO’s Strategic Partnership Program

Leading workplace giving initiatives within corporate accounts, including employee giving campaigns

Maintaining in-depth knowledge of CLO’s priorities, projects, and progress to craft compelling narratives that drive support

Overseeing budgets and profitability forecasts related to corporate partnerships

Managing the Anne Stafford “Light Up the Future” Bursary and coordinating the bursary committee

Working with the Marketing and Communications team to produce effective fundraising materials for prospective contributors

Some travel within Canada

What Makes You the Ideal Candidate?

A post-secondary degree in Non-Profit Studies, Business Administration, or equivalent education / experience

Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in corporate sales or fundraising

Experience supporting and engaging with sponsors at large-scale live events is a strong asset.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with donor database systems (e.g., eTapestry) is an asset

Strong ability to engage professionally with prospects, business leaders, and decision-makers

Solid understanding of effective donor cultivation and solicitation principles

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work diplomatically and sensitively in diverse environments

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic setting

Commitment to outstanding customer service, including resolving issues promptly and effectively

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and understanding of fundraising ethics and donor privacy

Strong research skills and the ability to gather information from diverse sources

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Experience with graphic design, social media, or marketing-communications tools is an asset

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CLO

Community Living Ontario is committed to building, maintaining, and fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applicants from equity-seeking groups to apply. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that every individual brings to our organization.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to Katherine Taylor at [e-mail] .

Community Living Ontario is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know how we can support you in participating fully in the process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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