Fund Development and Communication Officer

Autism Services; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatoon Open Door Society is seeking a Fund Development and Communications Officer to support planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of Saskatoon Open Door Society's fund development, communications, marketing, donor engagement, partnership, and public engagement activities.

The position plays an important role in strengthening relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, community partners, stakeholders, and the public while increasing awareness of the organization's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of developing, aligning, implementing, and evaluating marketing and communications plans.
• Education or professional development related to fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, digital marketing, or nonprofit management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of Saskatoon Open Door Society's fund development and communications activities.
• Strengthen relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, community partners, stakeholders, and the public.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, sponsorship activities and grant opportunities.
• Contribute to communications campaigns, digital platforms, and community engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and ensure branding and professional standards.

Skills

Fund development

Donor relations

Communications planning

Public relations

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Fund Development and Communication Officer

Job Order #: 6325112

NOC: 11202

Employer Name:

Posted Date: 18-Aug-2026

Location: SASKATOON

# of Positions: 1

Employment Terms: Full-Time

Length of Employment:

Education: University Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 1-2 Years

Apply By Date: 25-Aug-2026

Description

Under the direction of the Manager, Fund Development and Communications, the Fund Development and Communications Officer supports the communication team in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Saskatoon Open Door Society's fund development, communications, marketing, donor engagement, partnership, and public engagement activities.

The position plays an important role in strengthening relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, community partners, stakeholders, and the public while increasing awareness of Saskatoon Open Door Society's programs, services, community impact, and funding priorities.

The Officer supports fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, sponsorship activities, grant and funding opportunities, communications campaigns, digital platforms, community engagement initiatives, events, and organizational storytelling.

While working under the overall direction of the Manager, and with communication team, the Officer is expected to independently coordinate assigned activities and projects, exercise sound judgment, maintain accurate records, meet established deadlines, and ensure communications and fundraising activities are consistent with organizational priorities, policies, branding, and professional standards.

Required Education

A bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, or a related field is considered or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Foundational knowledge of how to develop, align, implement, and evaluate comprehensive marketing and communications plans is required.

Education or professional development related to fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, digital marketing, or nonprofit management is considered an asset.