Development Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Details: Full Time Permanent, New Position
Starting Salary: starting at$67,100 (based on a 35-hour work week and commensurate with individual education and experience, as it relates to the position).
Location: Remote within Southern Ontario
Closing Deadline : November 28, 2025 (11:59PM EDT)
What You Will Do Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, the Development Officer oversees a mid-level donor program to strengthen the pipeline for major and planned giving. This role will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, implementing prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to grow revenues and expand the donor base.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and execute strategies and tactics to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward mid-level gifts from individuals, foundations, and businesses.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement innovative, mid-level giving strategies to engage and inspire support from like-minded prospects and donors.
- Proactively identify and research funding opportunities from diverse sources, including individuals, private foundations, corporations, and other grant-making institutions that are relevant to regional priorities.
- Craft, refine, and submit letters of intent and proposals to meet specific funder/donor requirements and maximize funding potential.
- Actively manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors/prospects and develop effective fundraising tactics to secure ongoing annual support, cultivate major gifts, and identify legacy giving potential.
- Develop a moves management system for mid-level donors and maintain timely and accurate notes in CRM to reflect activity.
- Meet regularly with donors and prospects to build support and strengthen relationships.
- Work with the stewardship team to ensure appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgement and the building of stronger connections between the donor and the organization.
- Collaborate with the event based fundraising team to offer support on regional events and in particular supporting donor prospecting and stewardship in relation to events.
- Track progress and revenue generating activity in the organization’s CRM (Sales Force) system and provide monthly progress reports for the purpose of goal setting, coordination, and tracking within the team.
- Assist with content development of donor/prospect solicitation and impact reporting materials and correspondence, coordinating staff efforts within various DUC programs.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in a fundraising role.
- Diploma in business, commerce, marketing, or related discipline.
- A proven track record in securing mid-level gifts.
- A deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape of a region including corporate sectors, high net worth individuals and private foundations.
- Technical fundraising knowledge and understanding of the theories that support such disciplines.
- Knowledge of CRM systems and usage, fundraising trends, donor journey paths, community philanthropic activity, etc. Strong project management skills.
- Must be able to accurately convey complex concepts in natural language to audiences of varying knowledge of conservation and science topics.
- Ability to set and achieve annual financial and non-financial goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in English is preferred because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners.
- A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required.
- Ability to travel within the province and region; and work evenings and weekends.
- Sales experience is a strong asset.
- CFRE designation is an asset.
- Experience in a science-based organization, donor stewardship, and grant and proposal writing will be an asset.
What We Offer
- 3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sick days
- Comprehensive compensation & benefits package
- Remote work arrangement
How To Apply DUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice for the second year in a row. Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please visit our online career center to submit your application for confidential consideration.
Ducks Unlimited Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please email us at hr@ducks.ca . All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner.
While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
About Ducks Unlimited Canada
Wetlands are one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. Unfortunately, up to 70 per cent of wetlands have been lost in settled areas of Canada. More are lost every day.
Wetlands do many important jobs for us. They help clean our water. They are home to hundreds of species of wildlife. They protect our communities from flooding and droughts. They store carbon, helping in the fight against climate change.
Since 1938, we have been working hard to save Canada’s wetlands. Backed by sound science, we have what it takes to make a real difference. It’s why we’re leading the way in wetland conservation.
We know what needs to be done. We know how to do it. Now, more than ever, we need your help.
Development Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Details: Full Time Permanent, New Position
Starting Salary: starting at$67,100 (based on a 35-hour work week and commensurate with individual education and experience, as it relates to the position).
Location: Remote within Southern Ontario
Closing Deadline : November 28, 2025 (11:59PM EDT)
What You Will Do Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, the Development Officer oversees a mid-level donor program to strengthen the pipeline for major and planned giving. This role will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, implementing prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to grow revenues and expand the donor base.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and execute strategies and tactics to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward mid-level gifts from individuals, foundations, and businesses.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement innovative, mid-level giving strategies to engage and inspire support from like-minded prospects and donors.
- Proactively identify and research funding opportunities from diverse sources, including individuals, private foundations, corporations, and other grant-making institutions that are relevant to regional priorities.
- Craft, refine, and submit letters of intent and proposals to meet specific funder/donor requirements and maximize funding potential.
- Actively manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors/prospects and develop effective fundraising tactics to secure ongoing annual support, cultivate major gifts, and identify legacy giving potential.
- Develop a moves management system for mid-level donors and maintain timely and accurate notes in CRM to reflect activity.
- Meet regularly with donors and prospects to build support and strengthen relationships.
- Work with the stewardship team to ensure appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgement and the building of stronger connections between the donor and the organization.
- Collaborate with the event based fundraising team to offer support on regional events and in particular supporting donor prospecting and stewardship in relation to events.
- Track progress and revenue generating activity in the organization’s CRM (Sales Force) system and provide monthly progress reports for the purpose of goal setting, coordination, and tracking within the team.
- Assist with content development of donor/prospect solicitation and impact reporting materials and correspondence, coordinating staff efforts within various DUC programs.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in a fundraising role.
- Diploma in business, commerce, marketing, or related discipline.
- A proven track record in securing mid-level gifts.
- A deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape of a region including corporate sectors, high net worth individuals and private foundations.
- Technical fundraising knowledge and understanding of the theories that support such disciplines.
- Knowledge of CRM systems and usage, fundraising trends, donor journey paths, community philanthropic activity, etc. Strong project management skills.
- Must be able to accurately convey complex concepts in natural language to audiences of varying knowledge of conservation and science topics.
- Ability to set and achieve annual financial and non-financial goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in English is preferred because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners.
- A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required.
- Ability to travel within the province and region; and work evenings and weekends.
- Sales experience is a strong asset.
- CFRE designation is an asset.
- Experience in a science-based organization, donor stewardship, and grant and proposal writing will be an asset.
What We Offer
- 3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sick days
- Comprehensive compensation & benefits package
- Remote work arrangement
How To Apply DUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice for the second year in a row. Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please visit our online career center to submit your application for confidential consideration.
Ducks Unlimited Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please email us at hr@ducks.ca . All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner.
While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
About Ducks Unlimited Canada
Wetlands are one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. Unfortunately, up to 70 per cent of wetlands have been lost in settled areas of Canada. More are lost every day.
Wetlands do many important jobs for us. They help clean our water. They are home to hundreds of species of wildlife. They protect our communities from flooding and droughts. They store carbon, helping in the fight against climate change.
Since 1938, we have been working hard to save Canada’s wetlands. Backed by sound science, we have what it takes to make a real difference. It’s why we’re leading the way in wetland conservation.
We know what needs to be done. We know how to do it. Now, more than ever, we need your help.