Fund Development Associate

Sistering; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sistering, a multi-service agency helping women and trans people, seeks a Fund Development Associate to enhance fundraising efforts. This full-time position requires strong donor engagement, event planning, and administrative skills, with a pay range of CAD 55,000 to CAD 65,000 annually. Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time-off policies

Qualifications

• Experience with donor databases (CanadaHelps, Raiser’s Edge) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills essential.
• Comfort with managing multiple projects and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Process donations and maintain donor records.
• Support the organization of fundraising events.
• Assist with administrative tasks and grant applications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Education

2–3 years of experience in fundraising or donor relations

Tools

CanadaHelps

MailChimp

Canva

WordPress

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CA$55,000.00/yr - CA$65,000.00/yr

Title: Fund Development Associate

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (occasional after hour flexibility is required)

Location: 962 Bloor St West

Supervisor: Manager of Fund Development & Communications

Sistering is a multi-service agency which offers practical and emotional support to women and trans people facing a variety of challenging life circumstances, including poverty, homelessness, social isolation, mental health and trauma histories.

Our Vision

Sistering envisions a world where all women and trans people, in all our diversity, are valued; a world where we are safe and supported, treated with dignity, and given the respect we deserve. When opportunities are just and equitable, we can live life on our own terms.

Our Mission

Our goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for women and trans people who are socially isolated, poor, homeless or precariously housed. Guided by principles of Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism, Sistering works to change the social conditions that endanger women and trans

Sistering’s programs include a low-barrier 24/7 Drop In, Housing and Case Support, Harm Reduction, Peer Outreach, On the Path to Employment and Spun Studio social enterprise, and individual and systemic advocacy.

How We Do It

Sistering operates on a trauma-informed and relationship-based model and our harm reduction philosophy is a core element of all the work we do: we are here to respond to participants’ needs, where they are at, in the moment, to support participants to learn how to reduce harm and/or increase safety. In addition, we recognize that their lives have meaning and value.

Position Summary

The Fund Development Associate will play a key role in supporting the success of Sistering’s fund development activities, including donor relations, gift processing, event coordination, and communications. Reporting to the Manager of Fund Development and Communications, the Associate will help ensure smooth and effective fundraising operations that support Sistering’s mission.

Responsibilities

Donor Engagement & Stewardship:

• Process donations, generate tax receipts, and prepare personalized thank-you letters and acknowledgments
• Maintain and update donor records using CanadaHelps and other fundraising platforms
• Assist with prospect research to identify new individual, foundation, and corporate donors
• Support the development and distribution of donor stewardship materials including the collection, drafting, editing and designing all the content for Fund Development newsletters.
• Coordinate in-kind donations and ensure appropriate donor recognition
• Respond to donor inquiries and requests, providing a high standard of service
• Assist with the planning and execution of seasonal campaigns (e.g., Year-End Giving, Giving Tuesday, Monthly Giving)
• Support direct mail and email fundraising initiatives by preparing mailing lists, donor segments, and appeal content and materials
• Collaborate with the Fund Development team to gather content and metrics for appeals and reports
• Ensures that funders are thanked or mentioned on social media when appropriate
  
  

Event Planning & Third-Party Fundraising

• Support the organization and logistics of fundraising events (e.g., Food for Thought, Sistering Walk event, third-party events)
• Coordinate with community members and partners hosting fundraising events on Sistering’s behalf
• Provide planning support for Annual Donor and Volunteer event.
• Track event performance metrics and assist with post-event follow-up and reporting
• Collect and capture photographs at Sistering Fundraising events; maintain database of photos and assets
  
  

Administrative & Team Support

• Maintain accurate and organized fundraising files and documentation
• Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure timely donation reconciliation
• Work with each department to draft, design and produce the Sistering Annual Report
• Update and create website pages using WordPress as needed (financial & in-kind donations, fundraising events etc.)
• Provide the Manager with assistance with grant applications
• Assist with preparation of fundraising reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide general support to the Fund Development team as needed
  
  

Qualifications

Other Duties as Assigned

• 2–3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit administration
• Experience with donor databases (CanadaHelps, Raiser’s Edge, or similar)
• Experience with using MailChimp and Canva
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax receipting guidelines
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with online fundraising platforms is an asset
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising events
• Graphic (Canva) and web design (WordPress) experience considered an asset.
  
  

Compensation

• $55,000 - $65,000 annually
• Non-unionized Role
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
• Group health and dental benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time-off policies (vacation days, sick time, and personal days)
  
  

Working Conditions

This position works in the office and community. Sistering is a 24/7 operation, fast paced, intense environment. There may be the risk of exposure to potentially unpredictable behaviours and situations. Sistering is a pet friendly facility and as such, employees can expect to be in the proximity of animals.

Sistering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we welcome and encourage applications from black, racialized persons/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Those who require special accommodation through the interview process will be provided with the appropriate support.

This role is an open vacancy, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Applicants will be informed of the outcome following an interview as per Ontario employment regulations.

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