Fundraising & Donor Relations Officer

YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Hybrid work arrangements

Vacation entitlements

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is seeking a Development Officer to manage a donor portfolio, cultivate gifts at the $10,000+ level, and support campaigns and events. You will grow donor relationships and drive annual fundraising goals through thoughtful stewardship and strategic engagement.

You will work with volunteers, senior leaders, and program staff to translate outcomes into compelling philanthropic opportunities, while using data and CRM tools to track results and maximize

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of fundraising experience in charitable or non-profit sectors.
• Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers and community leaders.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a donor portfolio, cultivate gifts at $10,000+ level and support campaigns.
• Develop donor communications, proposals, impact reports and stewardship materials.
• Collaborate with volunteers, senior leaders and program staff to engage donors.
• Track activity and fundraising performance using the CRM system; support events.

Skills

Donor portfolio management

Fundraising

Donor communications

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Education

Post-secondary education in philanthropy or related field

Equivalent education + experience

Tools

CRM systems

Data analytics

Job description

The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is seeking a Development Officer to manage a donor portfolio, cultivate gifts at the $10,000+ level, and support campaigns and events. You will grow donor relationships and drive annual fundraising goals through thoughtful stewardship and strategic engagement.

You will work with volunteers, senior leaders, and program staff to translate outcomes into compelling philanthropic opportunities, while using data and CRM tools to track results and maximize