Development Officer, Corporate Partnerships & Donations_FT-Perm

DATE: April 30 2025
LOCATION: Toronto ON Development & Communications
COMPENSATION: $64933 $76560 Annually Prorated

• Research & Prospect Development:
  • Conduct research to identify new corporate donors and partners that align with LOFTs mission values and funding priorities.
  • Develop and maintain a robust database of corporate prospects tracking key information to support targeted outreach efforts.

• Business Development and Revenue Generation:
  • Work closely with the Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships & Grants to craft compelling donation and partnership proposals tailored to corporate prospects.
  • Manage a pipeline of corporate partnership prospects supporting the cultivation of relationships from initial contact to securing partnerships.
  • Assist in developing customized partnership opportunities that align with the needs and interests of corporate partners.
  • Manage a portfolio of existing and new corporate donors to renew support and generate new revenue. Focusing on donation and partnerships generating a minimum of $10000 each.

• Donor Stewardship:
  • Support developing and implementing stewardship strategies to ensure longterm mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners.
  • Track and manage deliverables for corporate donors and partners ensuring commitments are met and relationships are nurtured.
  • Work with internal teams to ensure proper recognition and fulfillment of donation and partnership benefits and recognition.

• Event Planning & Employee Engagement:
  • Collaborate with internal teams to design and execute corporate events including donor recognition events community engagement activities and networking opportunities.
  • Develop and manage employee engagement programs that enhance corporate partner involvement such as volunteer opportunities matching gift programs and teambuilding initiatives.
  • Provide support for recruitment and training of volunteers.

• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate with the communications team to develop engaging content that promotes the value of corporate partnerships to potential and existing partners.
  • Support the Grants and Strategic Partnerships Lead in reporting to stakeholders on partnership outcomes financial impact and engagement metrics.

• Postsecondary education in development marketing communications or equivalent professional and lived experience.
• 23 years of experience in fundraising corporate partnerships or business development
• Commitment to LOFTs mission of serving people with complex health challenges addictions and poverty.
• Highly motivated passionate about nonprofit fundraising and committed to supporting missiondriven work.
• Understanding of cultural competency and antioppression framework
• Proven experience with antiracist and DEI practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a focus on achieving results.
• Demonstrate ownership and responsibility in work.
• Natural curiosity and drive to investigate and resolve issues.
• Flexible and adaptable in an evolving organization.
• Strong commitment to skills development and learning.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with diplomacy.
• Be a team player who is proactive solutionoriented and eager to contribute to a growing partnerships program.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach verbal and written and the ability to write for different audiences.
• Creative and strategic thinking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities from diverse sources enhanced by problemsolving capabilities to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong research and prospecting skills with the ability to synthesize information and prioritize opportunities.
• Experience using relevant technology such as Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and CRM Databases (such as Raisers Edge)

• Working towards a Certificate in Fundraising or other relevant training from a recognized institution.
• Event planning experience particularly in corporate engagement or donor cultivation

• This role operates within a hybrid model.
• The position involves walking and sitting for extended periods using office equipment and computers and occasionally lifting and moving up to 25 pounds. The ability to work at a desk conference table or in various meeting configurations is also required.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance and longterm disability
• Defined Benefits Pensions Plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Elearning program available all year round
• Starting vacation time above minimum standard
• Additional paid personal and paid sick days
• Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
• Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
• Access to Perkopolis a comprehensive corporate discount program
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Maternityleave top up program

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
LOFT Community Services is a valuesdriven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion collaboration and community delivered with dignity innovation and excellence. LOFTs vision is that together we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontarios diverse community and it is LOFTs goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you dont tick all the boxes but think youd thrive in this role you are encouraged to apply.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

CLOSING DATE:May 20 2025
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