Grants and Fund Development Manager

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grants & Fund Development Manager

Full-time Permanent Onsite

Report to: Director Development Community & Engagement

Starting Salary: $63500 CAD

Accessibility

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Who are we

Pride Toronto is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to support our communities in the pursuit of our unequivocal rights to be known be heard be understood be accepted be respected and to celebrate the beauty of who we are. Uniting and empowering people with diverse sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions the annual Pride Toronto Festival has become a major Canadian Arts and Cultural Event and the largest Pride celebration in North America. Pride Toronto showcases Toronto on the world stage with diversity inclusion and vibrant creativity.

Why Join Pride Toronto

Pride Toronto continues a legacy that is deeply intertwined with the rich progressive history of Torontos queer community. From a small gathering of dedicated activists fighting for their right to love and be seen to the vibrant celebration it knows today Pride Toronto has been a long time in the making. You will be part of the ever growing team to bring Pride to Toronto in every beautiful form that Pride takes!

In addition Pride Toronto offers:

Being a part of a high performing team where Pride is their passion and continuing to benefit the Pride Movement in Toronto
The ability to maintain work-life balance with the flexibility to take mid-day appointments and flex-hours
Participate in hard-skill development workshops as well as lunch and learns
Access to leadership and growth opportunities as the company grows
Access to Pride Torontos Group Health Benefits Plan and RRSP/TFSA Program

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Development & Community Engagement the Manager Grants & Fund Development leads Pride Torontos institutional fundraising strategy and supports broader revenue generation initiatives to meet annual funding targets.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Development & Strategy Leadership (50%)

Lead the development and execution of Pride Torontos annual grants strategy to meet and exceed revenue targets (e.g. $500000 annually).
Diversify funding sources across municipal provincial federal corporate and foundation funders.
Identify evaluate and pursue new grant opportunities to build a sustainable multi-year funding pipeline.
Strengthen and steward relationships with existing funders to support renewals and long-term partnerships.
Oversee the full grant lifecycle including prospecting cultivation proposal development submission reporting compliance stewardship and renewals.
Maintain and manage a comprehensive grants calendar to ensure timely submission of applications reports and all required documentation.
Ensure all grant requirements attachments and compliance obligations are met in alignment with funder agreements and organizational policies.
Provide strategic oversight of grant-funded initiatives in collaboration with Finance and program teams.
Monitor grant budgets cost allocations deferred and matching funds restricted revenue and allowable expenses.
Lead grant revenue forecasting and pipeline projections to support organizational financial planning.
Prepare and review compelling narrative and financial reports grant summaries and impact reports demonstrating measurable outcomes and program effectiveness.
Continuously refine and expand the grant strategy through performance analysis identification of growth opportunities implementation of best practices and strengthened stewardship and retention strategies.

Collaboration and Partnership Management (10%):

Cultivate and steward relationships with funders institutional partners and community stakeholders.
Represent Pride Toronto in meetings with government and foundation grant officers.
Coordinate site visits recognition initiatives and ongoing funder engagement.
Collaborate cross-functionally to gather budgets metrics and program narratives.
Assist with festival delivery and assigned cross-department initiatives.

Fund Development & Donor Engagement (40%)

In collaboration with the Director of Development & Community Engagement and the Executive Director set funding priorities.
Develop a phased multi-year strategy and implement an individual giving program through direct mail online donations monthly giving third-party and individual major gifts.
Support execution of annual fundraising campaigns and donor engagement initiatives.
Assist in developing sponsorship and institutional funding packages.
Contribute to individual giving corporate giving and festival donation campaigns.
Develop donor communications including appeal letters case for support materials and impact messaging in collaboration with Communications.
Maintain accurate donor and grant records
Lead donation campaign during festival month.
Develop all communication materials as required in collaboration with Communications - appeal letters donor correspondence case for support etc.

Qualifications

Qualifications and skills required of the role:

3 years of grant writing and institutional fundraising experience with a strong track record securing government and foundation funding
Proven success securing philanthropic support including grants sponsorships and partnerships
Strong financial literacy with experience developing managing and reporting on budgets and forecasts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders sensitively
Highly organized able to manage multiple priorities deadlines and projects simultaneously
Strong networking skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience developing implementing and monitoring strategic fundraising plans
Proficiency in Google Workspace; experience with CRMs (DonorPerfect Raisers Edge Salesforce) is an asset.
Experience in nonprofit arts culture or community-based organizations preferred
Strong administrative record-keeping and accountability skills
Commitment to the mission and values of Pride Toronto
G-class drivers license considered an asset

Key Performance Indicators

Secure a minimum of $500000 in annual grant revenue
Achieve a minimum 6070% grant success rate
Submit 100% of grant applications and reports on time
Maintain a 1218 month forward-looking grant pipeline
Ensure 100% compliance with funder agreements and reporting requirements
Increase grant revenue year-over-year through new funder acquisition and renewals
Maintain accurate grant revenue forecasting within agreed variance thresholds
Deliver clear outcome-based impact reporting for all funded programs
Achieve high funder retention rate

Our Application and Hiring Process:

Please click the Apply button on this page to submit your application unless you have any access needs restricting you to apply online. Late Submissions will not be accepted. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Applicants will be required to complete an interview assessment to evaluate their suitability for the role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to participate in multiple interviews. References will be checked prior to extending a formal offer of employment.

Pride Toronto is committed to equity and encourages applications from racialized people Indigenous people disabled people queer and trans people and women. If you require accessibility accommodations please email or visit and follow @PrideToronto.

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