Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy

Kids Help Phone; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to youth well-being as a Senior Development Officer. In this pivotal role, you will manage major donor relationships to secure significant funding, helping to make a meaningful impact on mental health resources for young people across Canada. Ideal candidates will have extensive fundraising experience and exceptional communication skills, with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of major gift fundraising or corporate partnerships experience.
• Proven track record of securing six- or seven-figure gifts.
• Experience working with leadership volunteers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value donors in Toronto and Ontario.
• Secure six- and seven-figure major gifts from individual and corporate supporters.
• Develop customized proposals and stewardship reports for donors.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Fundraising

Organizational Skills

Bilingualism

Education

Post-secondary degree in fundraising or related experience

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Microsoft 365

Job description

Department : Advancement

Reports To : VP, Philanthropy

Salary : 74,700-$88,000

Job Type :

Full-time, Permanent- Hybrid : 2-3 days in-office

Job Posting Close Date

Friday, July 4th, 2025

Are you a relationship-builder who thrives on making meaningful connections and driving transformational giving? Do you want to be part of a mission that supports young people across Canada? Join Kids Help Phone as our new Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy and

help shape the future of youth mental health and well-being.

Kids Help Phone is on a transformational journey, one that will change the landscape of youth mental health in Canada. We cannot do it without a team who are willing to be game changers and help fuel that journey. We need team members that are passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives.

Unlock your potential. Carve out a career as unique as yourself. Grow with us.

Presentation of the organization

Kids Help Phone is a Canadian and world leader, known for their expertise and continuous innovation as Canada’s only 24 / 7 professional counselling and information service for young people, in both French and English. Since 1989, we have offered kids, teens and young adults a critical lifeline of hope and support through our free, anonymous and confidential services. Young people reach out to Kids Help Phone’s professional counselors and trained volunteers from every corner of the country via phone, Live Chat and texting, and benefit from their database of local youth-serving programs. Kids Help Phone’s website is a widely recognized model of youth-focused design; offering therapeutic tools, games, information, and counseling.

Position Overview :

As a key member of our Philanthropy team, the Senior Development Officer (SDO) will lead efforts to grow and manage a portfolio of major donors — with a focus on securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and corporations. You'll work closely with Kids Help Phone leadership to develop tailored strategies, cultivate long-term relationships, and drive support for some of the most urgent needs facing youth in Canada today.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, curious, and driven fundraiser who thrives in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment and is passionate about building authentic donor relationships.

What You’ll Contribute :

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects primarily in Toronto and across Ontario.
• Secure six- and seven-figure major gifts (ideally multi-year commitments) from individual and corporate supporters.
• Develop customized proposals, stewardship reports, gift agreements, and impact updates that align donor interests with KHP’s priorities.
• Collaborate with Advancement colleagues (e.g., Prospect Research, Donor Experience) to drive pipeline activity and stewardship strategies.
• Prepare internal communications and donor-facing materials, including briefings for senior leadership.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor records using Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Support the VP, Philanthropy with strategy development, proposal preparation, and donor stewardship.
• Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across your work and relationships.

What You’ll Need :

• 3+ years of experience in major gift fundraising or corporate partnerships, with a proven track record of securing six- or seven-figure gifts.
• A post-secondary degree in fundraising, marketing, business development, or related experience.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with leadership volunteers is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred).
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend events.
• Bilingualism (French / English) is a strong asset.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be asked to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role and the overall business objectives of Kids Help Phone

Don’t meet every single qualification and requirement? Studies have shown that women and racialized people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kids Help Phone we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that our organization is recruiting for.

The Small Print :

Applications will close at 11 : 59 pm, on the job posting close date listed above. Submissions received after this time may not be considered

A full job description is attached to this posting.

Reasonable accommodations are available on request from a candidate with a disability.