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About the Role
The Manager, Development – Toronto supports fundraising and donor engagement activities for Good Shepherd's Toronto programs and services by developing and maintaining relationships with donors, coordinating fundraising initiatives, and supporting donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
- Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices, donor privacy, and stewardship expectations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong relationship management skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- A respectful, professional, and relationship-oriented approach.
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum three years of experience
Education Level
- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $40.55 – $46.49
Benefits
- Support for continuing education and professional development
- Staff recognition programs
- Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- A positive and encouraging work environment
About the Company
- At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.