Make a meaningful impact through fundraising Join our team as we prepare for a major fundraising campaign to support the new Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place. You will play a key role in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate donors to support the new building and ongoing programming offered by the Centre.
About the job
Reporting to the Director, Partnerships and Development, you will:
• plan and execute corporate fundraising strategy to support annual revenue and the major fundraising campaign
• identify prospects and build pipelines
• prepare persuasive and inspiring fundraising materials and communications
• solicit corporate donors and manage portfolio of donors ($25,000+)
• create a stewardship strategy to nurture long-term corporate donor relationships and ongoing engagement
• research, write and secure government grants at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels
To learn more about the role, team and ask any questions you may have, send an email to the hiring manager at Lindsay.Godbold@osc.on.ca.
What you bring to the team
Fundraising knowledge and experience
You have:
• experience working with corporate donors, managing prospects and developing strategies for securing gifts and sponsorships of $25,000 or more, ideally within arts, cultural, or educational institutions
• initiative and creativity to identify gift opportunities and tailor approaches to meet corporate donor interests
• experience engaging new corporate prospects through research, prospect identification, and personal engagement, with experience creating and executing solicitation plans
• grant writing experience and experience in securing federal, provincial and municipal grants
• knowledge of major gift, individual, and community fundraising practices, with knowledge of research, cultivation and engagement practices
Relationship management and communication skills
You have:
• oral communication skills to interact with board members, senior level volunteers, senior management and staff
• written communication skills and attention to detail to create proposals, cultivation and solicitation documents and stewardship communications that highlight the impact of corporate support
• presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills to engage with corporate donors, prospects and volunteers
• collaboration and consultation skills to promote cooperation and provide excellent customer service
Donor relations and program leadership skills
You can:
• set and manage priorities and ensure goals are met, including developing corporate giving programs and related activities
• research and develop stewardship plans to cultivate new and existing supporters
• lead program operations, including donor identification and solicitation, corporate relations programs and develop and implement administrative procedures and systems
• plan, execute and evaluate strategies and materials to attract and secure corporate donors and deliver programs
• demonstrate analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, with experience overseeing fundraising systems and the ability to evaluate activities and results
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment