Donor Relations & Fundraising Specialist

Our Place Peel; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

On-site parking

Training and education allowance

Wellness program

Employee and family assistance program

Opportunity for Growth!

Job summary

Our Place Peel is seeking a Development & Fundraising Specialist to enhance donor engagement and lead fundraising activities in Peel Region. You will support campaigns, manage communications, and collaborate with community partners and volunteers to advance the organization's mission.

The role emphasizes building donor relations, coordinating events, and preparing proposals and reports. A background in fundraising or nonprofit administration is preferred, with CFRE being an asset.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for donor relations and collaboration.
• Experience in fundraising, non-profit administration, event coordination, or donor relations preferred.
• CFRE designation is considered an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising strategies, donor engagement initiatives, events, and partnership activities.
• Coordinate social media, marketing and communications support.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the fundraising team, including scheduling and tracking.
• Prepare donor and grant materials and reports.
• Conduct donor, grant, and community research to identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service mindset

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Post-secondary education in fundraising or related field

CFRE designation asset

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Canva

CRM databases

Job description

Our Place Peel is seeking a Development & Fundraising Specialist to enhance donor engagement and lead fundraising activities in Peel Region. You will support campaigns, manage communications, and collaborate with community partners and volunteers to advance the organization's mission.

The role emphasizes building donor relations, coordinating events, and preparing proposals and reports. A background in fundraising or nonprofit administration is preferred, with CFRE being an asset.