Strategic Fundraising & Communications Leader

Halton Food for Thought; Burlington; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Food for Thought seeks a visionary Director of Philanthropy and Communications to lead fundraising, communications, and community engagement. Based in Burlington with hybrid work, you will develop strategies to diversify revenue, raise awareness, and drive sustainable impact.

You will oversee campaigns, donor relations, grants, and reporting, building strong partnerships with donors, volunteers, and funders while guiding data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related discipline.
• Progressive experience in fundraising (at least 5 years), communications, or non-profit leadership.
• Demonstrated grant writing and reporting experience, including preparing and submitting funding proposals and funder reports.
• Demonstrated success in securing and stewarding diverse revenue sources.
• Experience using a donor management system (Panorama or similar CRM), reporting, and digital communications platforms to generate insights, improve workflows, and support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising strategies to support annual and long-term revenue goals.
• Lead communications across print, digital, promotional, website, and social media to support fundraising and community engagement.
• Develop meaningful reports, dashboards, and performance measures for planning and decision-making.
• Provide collaborative leadership to foster innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Fundraising

Communications

Project management

Teamwork

Analytical

Education

Post-secondary education in Fundraising/Communications/Marketing/Business

CFRE designation (asset)

Tools

Panorama CRM

CRM platforms

Data reporting tools

Job description

Halton Food for Thought seeks a visionary Director of Philanthropy and Communications to lead fundraising, communications, and community engagement. Based in Burlington with hybrid work, you will develop strategies to diversify revenue, raise awareness, and drive sustainable impact.

You will oversee campaigns, donor relations, grants, and reporting, building strong partnerships with donors, volunteers, and funders while guiding data-driven decision-making across the organization.