*Effective, April 1, 2025, the new salary range for this position will be $78,327.00 to $112,863.00 per year in accordance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions
Ignite donor support for Ontario's heritage The Ontario Heritage Trust is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented leader to oversee the development and implementation of strategies, plans, and materials aimed at securing donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. In this role, you will guide the Trust's fundraising initiatives, ensuring effective donor recognition and stewardship while driving business development efforts that support the organization's mission
About the job
In this role, you will:
• research and solicit prospective donors by developing tailored strategies, approaches, and marketing materials for senior management review
• provide stewardship for donor and sponsor relationships through effective recognition and identification of new support opportunities
• lead the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns (e.g., Planned Giving), including strategy, content creation, and design of promotional materials
• manage corporate events and contribute to strategic planning sessions to identify and secure sponsorships for initiatives such as Heritage Week and Doors Open
• oversee the creation and distribution of Impact Reports, including research, content development, layout, and collaboration on supporting materials
• retain and supervise consultants by preparing terms of reference, managing contracts, and ensuring alignment with campaign goals
What you bring to the team
Fundraising expertise:
You can:
• demonstrate knowledge, principles and techniques of fundraising, communication, promotion and project management
• support achievement of established fundraising targets and promote Trust fundraising objectives
• demonstrate knowledge of developments, techniques and emerging trends in fundraising, donor/sponsor recognition and stewardship to monitor the effectiveness of strategies, and maintain and grow the donor/sponsor base
• interpret and apply related legislation, legal and financial guidelines, policies, practices and precedents
Communication and interpersonal skills:
You can:
• demonstrate oral and written communication skills to develop and implement campaigns
• manage corporate events and the publishing process
• maintain records, prepare reports, briefing materials and presentations using computer software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, and database) and specific applications/systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge)
• demonstrate presentation skills to present the objectives and merits of donor participation and inform them of income tax advantages from contributions
• demonstrate consultation, advisory and consensus-building skills to collaborate with a variety of committees and establish successful relationships with donors/sponsors
Project management and leadership skills
You can:
• demonstrate project planning and supervising skills
• develop and implement strategies, plans and approaches
• supervise consultants and provide stewardship over the donor/sponsor relationship
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!
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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