Development Officer - Fundraising

Position Details

• Employment Type: Fixed term contract
• Reports to: VP, Philanthropy
• Direct Reports: N/A
• Salary Range: $19.25 / hour
• Work Environment: CivicAction’s work is a hybrid workplace that combines both in-office and remote work. CivicAction’s physical offices are in downtown Toronto and technology will be provided to support both in-office and remote work. This position may involve some evening and weekend work.
• Start Date: June 2, 2025
• End Date: July 25, 2025

Position Purpose

The Development Officer will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s fundraising and stewardship efforts, particularly in managing donor relationships and supporting key initiatives aimed at driving revenue growth. This position will focus on building and maintaining a strong donor base, developing donor profiles, and assisting in key fundraising activities and campaigns.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the Philanthropy team in identifying and building a targeted list of core partners to support the organization’s fundraising goals, ensuring alignment with the mission and vision.
• Update donor profiles for prospective partners, including past contributions, engagement history, and giving capacity, to inform personalized outreach strategies.
• Prepare materials for and participate in Philanthropy team meetings, helping to track and manage donor engagement through each stage of the giving cycle.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor information in CRM (HubSpot), ensuring that all interactions, contributions, and engagement activities are recorded appropriately.
• Conduct research to identify new prospects and support the review process for potential donors.
• Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising and stewardship events, working with the development team to ensure all logistics are in place and that the event aligns with fundraising goals.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Education, Certification and Experience:

• Enrollment in a post-secondary program in Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated Skills and Behaviours:

• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related field, preferably within a non-profit environment.
• Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce or HubSpot preferred) and proficiency in managing donor databases is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive donor information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented and proactive, with a focus on results and continuous improvement.

About CivicAction

CivicAction’s purpose is to elevate civic engagement that builds livable, inclusive cities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). For over two decades, we have been mobilizing leaders and changemakers to champion innovative solutions, to accelerate the alignment of actions, and to invest in the leadership of tomorrow. Our high impact leadership programs open doors, minds, and opportunities for young, emerging, and under-represented leaders in the GTHA.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Workplaces & Inclusive Recruitment

CivicAction is committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applicants of all gender identities and sexual orientations, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and life experiences to apply. Accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: Research shows that women and racialized candidates often only apply to positions when they feel 100% qualified. If you’re interested in this role but don’t see yourself fully reflected in the requirements of the posting, we still encourage you to apply or reach out to learn more by emailing careers@civicaction.ca.

HERE’S HOW TO APPLY:

Apply with your résumé and a cover letter by Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about the organization and our work, please visit https://www.civicaction.ca/ and http://leadership.civicaction.ca/.