Summer Student Position Development Officer

Position Details

Employment Type: Fixed-term contract (summer student position)

Reports to: VP Philanthropy

Direct Reports: N/A

Salary Range: $19.75 / hour

Work Environment: CivicActions work is a hybrid workplace that combines both in-

office and remote work. CivicActions 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.

Duration: 8 weeks

How to Apply: please upload a resume and cover letter

Position Purpose

The Development officer - fundraising will play a critical role in supporting the organizations 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 organizations 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

CivicActions purpose is to elevatecivic 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 youre interested in this role but dont see yourself fully reflected in the requirements of the posting we still encourage you to reach out to learn more by emailing .