Manager, Development – Toronto

Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Staff recognition programs

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Positive work environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

Good Shepherd, serving Toronto operations, is seeking a Manager, Development to lead donor engagement and fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the COO, you will build relationships with donors, foundations, and community partners, and coordinate campaigns to support Toronto programs.

You will prepare proposals, manage donor records, track progress, and work with leadership and communications to maximize giving while upholding privacy and ethical fundraising practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of fundraising or donor relations experience.
• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of donor cultivation, stewardship, campaigns, sponsorships, and gifts‑in‑kind.
• Experience using donor databases or fundraising systems; Raiser's Edge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, prospects, and community partners.
• Coordinate donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, recognition and follow-up activities.
• Prepare donor proposals, correspondence, and fundraising materials with leadership and internal partners.
• Track fundraising activity and revenue results; prepare routine reports and updates.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Community engagement

Communication

Relationship management

Donor databases

Education

Business/Nonprofit degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Rate of Pay: $40.55 – $46.49(Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.)

Reason for Posting: This posting is for a new vacancy.

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Toronto Operations.

How You Will Make An Impact

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer – Toronto, the Manager, Development – Toronto supports fundraising and donor engagement activities for Good Shepherd's Toronto programs and services.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with donors, prospective donors, community partners, and other supporters; coordinate fundraising initiatives and campaigns; and support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities in alignment with organizational priorities.

• Implement fundraising activities and initiatives to support established goals and priorities for Toronto programs and services.
• Support individual giving, annual and capital campaigns, sponsorships, gifts-in-kind, and other donor-supported initiatives.
• Identify prospective donors, community partners, and fundraising opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, corporate partners, faith communities, service clubs, volunteers, and other community stakeholders.
• Coordinate donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, recognition, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare donor proposals, correspondence, presentations, and other fundraising materials in collaboration with leadership, Communications, and internal partners.
• Coordinate and participate in fundraising campaigns, donor meetings, tours, events, and community engagement activities.
• Work with Toronto program leaders to identify opportunities to engage donors and community partners in support of program needs.
• Maintain accurate donor, prospect, activity, and donation records in the donor database and related systems.
• Track fundraising activity, donor engagement, campaign progress, and revenue results and prepare routine reports and updates.
• Coordinate with Finance, Communications, Toronto leadership, and the broader Development function regarding donations, donor materials, reporting, and stewardship.
• Ensure donations are appropriately acknowledged and documented.
• Conduct fundraising activities in accordance with applicable legislation, privacy requirements, ethical fundraising practices, donor intent, and organizational policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve donor communications, stewardship practices, fundraising processes, and administrative procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring To Our Team

• Commitment to Good Shepherd's Values of Hospitality, Respect, Responsibility, Quality, and Spirituality.
• Minimum three years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, resource development, community engagement, or a related field, preferably within the non‑profit, health, social services, or community services sector.
• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of fundraising practices, including donor cultivation and stewardship, campaigns, sponsorships, and gifts‑in‑kind.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with donors, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Experience supporting donor solicitation and stewardship activities.
• Experience using donor databases or fundraising systems; experience with Raiser's Edge or a similar platform is an asset.
• Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices, donor privacy, and stewardship expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, relationship management, organizational, and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and internal partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and problem‑solving skills.
• A respectful, professional, and relationship‑oriented approach.

What We Offer

• Be part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs and access to our EMPLOYEE & FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EFAP)
• A POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING work environment
• An opportunity to make a difference and provide HOPE

Join our team and help strengthen community partnerships and donor relationships that support Good Shepherd's programs and services in Toronto.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti‑racist and anti‑oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary: $40.55 - $46.49 per hour