Job Title: Development Coordinator, Indigenous Programs

Reports To: Senior Development Manager, Indigenous Programs

Direct Reports: NA

Grade: 5

Location: Toronto, Canada (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in Canada will be considered.)

Department: Canadian National Office

Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Permanent

Target Hiring Salary: CAD 55,994 – 600,000 per annum (before taxes)

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Closing Date: September 16, 2025 23:59 EDT

About Right To Play:

For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.

We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.

Purpose:

The Development Coordinator supports the Canadian Corporate Fundraising portfolio and stewardship activities for Indigenous Programs by prospecting, renewing and growing a portfolio of corporate donors totaling $400k+ while managing corporate grant administration, supporting prospect research for corporate and institutional prospects for Indigenous Programs, and supporting planning of stewardship events for corporate funders of Indigenous Programs.

Accountability & Responsibilities:

• Fundraising and stewardship (60%)
• Grant management (35%)
• Systems and processes (5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience / Language):

• Post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in Fundraising, Business Administration or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant work experience in a non-profit fundraising environment with donor facing role, grant writing and management experience
• Proven track record providing donors/customers with top quality service
• Experience with CRM data entry
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Solid understanding of fundraising software such as CRM Dynamics, Raiser's Edge or Salesforce
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technology and system procedures
• Fluency in oral and written English

Desired Qualifications (An Asset):

• Knowledge of Indigenous community development landscape
• Experience within a multi-national non-profit or fundraising for Indigenous communities

Core Competencies:

• Collaboration: High level - works effectively across multiple teams including Indigenous Programs, CNO marketing and Operations to coordinate complex fundraising and grant management activities.
• Resilience: High level - manages multiple deadlines, responds to urgent donor inquiries, works under pressure, and maintains attention to detail in repetitious work while managing a substantial donor portfolio.
• Professionalism: High level - maintains confidential donor information, liaises tactfully with various stakeholders, demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, and represents the organization at signature events.
• Management and Interpersonal Skills: High level - demonstrates strong communication and relationship skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize, exceptional donor-oriented interpersonal skills, and ability to take initiative to ensure results.

Additional Information:

• The incumbent's job may require occasional travel within Canada to partner communities and support events as needed.

Check our Job Advert for the full Job Description: https://apppack-app-righttoplay-publics3bucket-veclfraq9ykl.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/JA\_Development\_Coordinator\_Indigenous\_Programs\_CNO\_Aug\_2025.pdf

Benefits:

• Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
• Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)
• Paid leaves (15 days annual leave and 3 personal days per year)
• Competitive benefits such as medical insurance, group RRSP plan, and gym membership
• Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year
• Flexible work policy
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support

Application Method:

Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/218679-development-coordinator-indigenous-programs-cno/976502-application-form/en

As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process is available here [https://righttoplay.com/en/landing/how-to-join-us/]. Safeguarding information is available here [https://righttoplay.com/en/landing/safeguarding/].

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People amp; Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.