Development Officer, Reg Philanthropy & Partnerships (Contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Title
Development Officer, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships
Department
Philanthropy
Reports To
Director, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships
Salary
$64,000-$66,000
Job Type
Full-Time, Contract (18 months)
Location
Bedford, Halifax - Hybrid, 2-3 days per week
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The contract (to February, 2028) Development Officer, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships is responsible for corporate and community-based fundraising in Atlantic Canada, including identifying, prospecting, cultivating, stewarding, and managing relationships with corporate, foundation and community partners/donors/sponsors, and municipal government.
In this capacity, this position is also responsible for planning and implementing Kids Help Phone’s national and community fundraising events, as well as growing and diversifying revenue streams through partnership development, independent fundraising events, cause-marketing initiatives, employee engagement, and sponsorships, grant writing, and community and volunteer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Revenue Generation
Raise funds through national and community events, corporate development, foundations and other community-based fundraising.
Plan, implement and manage a portfolio of Kids Help Phone national and community events as well as third-party fundraising events
Cultivate, develop and manage corporate and community partnerships, including local businesses, foundations, local media, and municipal government
Identify and build a robust prospective pipeline for revenue opportunities
Contribute to the Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships team’s revenue targets as well as agreed upon individual cash and production targets
Serve as a representative/spokesperson and/or confirm appropriate spokespeople for events/ corporate presentations
Community Engagement
Contribute to the planning and implementation of the community fundraising strategy and plan, including stewardship and management of BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk and community fundraising events
Implement appropriate recognition and ongoing stewardship of donors and corporate partners
Manage community-based Independent Fundraising Events by liaising with fundraisers to access tools, resources as well as ensuring adherence to proper processes and guidelines
Planning and execution of local events
Recruit, train, coach and support community volunteers and ensure proper onboarding and training are completed for all volunteers
Set clear expectations, roles and responsibilities for committee members and event volunteers
Ensure sufficient volunteer support for each event and appropriate stewardship following the event
Work with Brand, Storytelling & Communications team to ensure that fundraising marketing materials for community-based fundraising initiatives/events, are aligned to KHP brand
Maintain effective communications with stakeholders
Partnership Development & Management
Support national events and initiatives by
Implementing national initiatives locally
Partnering with local representatives to activate fundraising or brand awareness activities
Identify and secure new a portfolio of corporate partners and donors to fundraise through corporate development (up to $100,000), foundation major gifts (up to $100,000), independent fundraising events, promotions, workplace giving, sponsorships, employee engagement, cause-marketing, and gifts-in-kind
Collaborate with corporate partners to identify leadership and other volunteers to support fundraising initiatives
Develop agreements with partners
Provide impact reporting in accordance with donor agreements
Financial Management
Contribute to the development of long-term strategic and annual plans
Identify opportunities for pipeline development in alignment with the strategic plans
Achieve individual annual goals and objectives
Grow corporate revenue portfolio beyond events
Manage expense and revenue budgets for assigned projects
Administration
Ensure Raiser’s Edge database is maintained accurately and in a timely manner, for all assigned donors and prospects, including contact information, proposals and actions.
Manage and update assigned accounts accordingly
Ensure all local filing, licensing and registration procedures are completed for all local fundraising
Ensure compliance with fundraising requirements, privacy policies and all applicable laws and regulations
Prepare all cash, cheques and credit card donations from assigned donors for deposit, ensuring Kids Help Phone policy and procedures are followed and adhered to
Prepare Briefing Notes for CEO and executives for meetings/events with relevant partners/donors in a timely manner
Support Foundation team as needed.
Other administrative tasks as identified and required
Team Responsibilities
Contribute to the achievement of the team’s overall annual revenue targets, goals and objectives
Contribute to the development of the team’s and or department’s annual plans
Participate in/lead team/departmental weekly/monthly/quarterly meetings
Support and or backstop team members as needed
Disseminate relevant information in a timely manner
Required Skills & Experience
Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience in community fundraising and partnership development
Minimum of three years experience in corporate and community fundraising
Experience working with community-based volunteers to organize events & fundraising initiatives
Exercise a high level of discretion, diplomacy and independent judgement in handling confidential matters and interacting with senior employees, donors and volunteers
High proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Raiser’s Edge
Exercise creativity, initiative, and sound judgment to advance Kids Help Phone’s mission and vision and increase effectiveness and results in the portfolio
Problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Interpersonal skills - remains open to others' ideas; personable and approachable
Oral communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Written communication – writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Planning/organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently
Quality control - demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure quality
Adaptability - adapts to changes in a fast-pace work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Dependability - is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
Safety and security - observes procedures and uses equipment and materials properly
Autonomy – is able to work independently and with minimal supervision
High standards of professionalism - recognizes the stakeholder relations aspect of the position, ensuring confidentiality
Valid driver’s license for Nova Scotia and access to a reliable vehicle.
Don’t meet every qualification listed? Studies often report that equity-deserving people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every requirement. KHP Foundation is dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every qualification, we welcome you to apply anyway. You may have the qualifications / experience for this role or other opportunities at KHP Foundation.
The application process
To apply for this opportunity, you can tap the “Apply” button on this page and follow the on-screen instructions.
About KHP Foundation
KHP Foundation inspires generosity and raises funds across Canada to deliver on KHP’s promise to youth. KHP Foundation helps ensure every supporter’s contribution gives more young people’s feelings a place to go wherever they are — from coast to coast to coast. Donors to KHP Foundation unlock the hope young people need to thrive in their world by scaling access to support, advancing equity and accelerating innovation so youth can always Feel Out Loud and get trustworthy help for any feeling or issue, big or small. Help now at KidsHelpPhoneFoundation.ca.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
KHP Foundation has a role to play in effecting social change and advancing equity. This is why the practice of IDEA is critical to us. We believe everyone who interacts with us deserves to feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to an environment of mutual respect. An open and diverse community can foster inclusion and amplify voices that have been, and continue to be, underrepresented.
As such, we welcome applicants from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and more. We strongly believe that alleviating the underrepresentation of equity-deserving groups will help create a stronger KHP Foundation so young people across Canada can express all their thoughts and feelings.
Accommodations
KHP Foundation welcomes applications from people living with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during any phase of the application / hiring process. If you’re contacted about an opportunity, you can reply and let us know if you require accommodations at any time.
Compensation and benefits
Salaries at KHP Foundation are determined by candidate experience, qualifications and specific skill sets, as well as market and operational considerations. Benefits at KHP Foundation may include:
Hybrid work model
Comprehensive employee benefits program
Emergency travel assistance
CAAT Pension Plan
Wellness programs
Recognition awards
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Candidate verification
KHP Foundation will ask the successful candidate for this opportunity to complete a background screen, which may include criminal, credit, employment and educational checks. All offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of satisfactory results of any applicable check.
Privacy
KHP Foundation cares about your privacy. We’re required to save select information about opportunities, applications and interviews for set periods of time. To learn more, you can explore KHP Foundation’s privacy policy or contact us using our general form.
Message to agencies
KHP Foundation doesn’t accept unsolicited phone calls, referrals and / or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. KHP Foundation won’t consider unsolicited phone calls, referrals and / or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. The submission of unsolicited referrals and / or resumes by anyone other than a candidate directly to KHP Foundation is deemed gratuitous. KHP Foundation won’t be obligated or bound in any way to pay a referral or any other fee if a person referred to us from a source other than a direct candidate is subsequently hired.
Not the right fit? Search for Development Officer, Reg Philanthropy & Partnerships jobs in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
About Kids Help Phone
This LinkedIn page is managed by Kids Help Phone's Marketing team and is not monitored 24/7. If you’re a young person in need of support you can text 686868, call 1-800-668-6868 or visit KidsHelpPhone.ca.
Kids Help Phone (KHP) is Canada’s only free, 24/7, bilingual e-mental health support service for young people. For over 33 years, we’ve unlocked hope for youth to explore their identity and navigate life in an increasingly complex world. Young people can connect with KHP from every corner of the country via our professional counselling service, our website of 300+ mental health resources, our text-based crisis support, our Peer-to-Peer support forums and more, in addition to accessing our youth programs offered within communities across Canada. We offer support without obstacles and help with any hardship. Because no challenge is too big, and no feeling is too small.
With our unique experience in connecting directly with youth, we have the responsibility to play a major role in assisting policy makers in their search for insights and answers about youth mental health and well-being. We hope to deepen our influence as a leading advocate of radical landscape change for youth mental health. Informed by real-time data and insights, and fuelled by our ever-growing community of supporters, KHP will not waver in our commitment to build and transform access to more equitable mental health services from coast to coast to coast.
KHP is a registered Canadian charity, and we gratefully rely on the generosity of donors, educators, volunteers, partners, governments and more to power our programs and services. Our generous donors help to ensure that someone is always there to help give young people’s feelings a place to go.
To discover KHP’s impact in action, access wellness support, join our mental health movement and more, you can visit KidsHelpPhone.ca.
Similar Jobs
Development Officer, Reg Philanthropy & Partnerships (Contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Title
Development Officer, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships
Department
Philanthropy
Reports To
Director, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships
Salary
$64,000-$66,000
Job Type
Full-Time, Contract (18 months)
Location
Bedford, Halifax - Hybrid, 2-3 days per week
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The contract (to February, 2028) Development Officer, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships is responsible for corporate and community-based fundraising in Atlantic Canada, including identifying, prospecting, cultivating, stewarding, and managing relationships with corporate, foundation and community partners/donors/sponsors, and municipal government.
In this capacity, this position is also responsible for planning and implementing Kids Help Phone’s national and community fundraising events, as well as growing and diversifying revenue streams through partnership development, independent fundraising events, cause-marketing initiatives, employee engagement, and sponsorships, grant writing, and community and volunteer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Revenue Generation
Raise funds through national and community events, corporate development, foundations and other community-based fundraising.
Plan, implement and manage a portfolio of Kids Help Phone national and community events as well as third-party fundraising events
Cultivate, develop and manage corporate and community partnerships, including local businesses, foundations, local media, and municipal government
Identify and build a robust prospective pipeline for revenue opportunities
Contribute to the Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships team’s revenue targets as well as agreed upon individual cash and production targets
Serve as a representative/spokesperson and/or confirm appropriate spokespeople for events/ corporate presentations
Community Engagement
Contribute to the planning and implementation of the community fundraising strategy and plan, including stewardship and management of BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk and community fundraising events
Implement appropriate recognition and ongoing stewardship of donors and corporate partners
Manage community-based Independent Fundraising Events by liaising with fundraisers to access tools, resources as well as ensuring adherence to proper processes and guidelines
Planning and execution of local events
Recruit, train, coach and support community volunteers and ensure proper onboarding and training are completed for all volunteers
Set clear expectations, roles and responsibilities for committee members and event volunteers
Ensure sufficient volunteer support for each event and appropriate stewardship following the event
Work with Brand, Storytelling & Communications team to ensure that fundraising marketing materials for community-based fundraising initiatives/events, are aligned to KHP brand
Maintain effective communications with stakeholders
Partnership Development & Management
Support national events and initiatives by
Implementing national initiatives locally
Partnering with local representatives to activate fundraising or brand awareness activities
Identify and secure new a portfolio of corporate partners and donors to fundraise through corporate development (up to $100,000), foundation major gifts (up to $100,000), independent fundraising events, promotions, workplace giving, sponsorships, employee engagement, cause-marketing, and gifts-in-kind
Collaborate with corporate partners to identify leadership and other volunteers to support fundraising initiatives
Develop agreements with partners
Provide impact reporting in accordance with donor agreements
Financial Management
Contribute to the development of long-term strategic and annual plans
Identify opportunities for pipeline development in alignment with the strategic plans
Achieve individual annual goals and objectives
Grow corporate revenue portfolio beyond events
Manage expense and revenue budgets for assigned projects
Administration
Ensure Raiser’s Edge database is maintained accurately and in a timely manner, for all assigned donors and prospects, including contact information, proposals and actions.
Manage and update assigned accounts accordingly
Ensure all local filing, licensing and registration procedures are completed for all local fundraising
Ensure compliance with fundraising requirements, privacy policies and all applicable laws and regulations
Prepare all cash, cheques and credit card donations from assigned donors for deposit, ensuring Kids Help Phone policy and procedures are followed and adhered to
Prepare Briefing Notes for CEO and executives for meetings/events with relevant partners/donors in a timely manner
Support Foundation team as needed.
Other administrative tasks as identified and required
Team Responsibilities
Contribute to the achievement of the team’s overall annual revenue targets, goals and objectives
Contribute to the development of the team’s and or department’s annual plans
Participate in/lead team/departmental weekly/monthly/quarterly meetings
Support and or backstop team members as needed
Disseminate relevant information in a timely manner
Required Skills & Experience
Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience in community fundraising and partnership development
Minimum of three years experience in corporate and community fundraising
Experience working with community-based volunteers to organize events & fundraising initiatives
Exercise a high level of discretion, diplomacy and independent judgement in handling confidential matters and interacting with senior employees, donors and volunteers
High proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Raiser’s Edge
Exercise creativity, initiative, and sound judgment to advance Kids Help Phone’s mission and vision and increase effectiveness and results in the portfolio
Problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Interpersonal skills - remains open to others' ideas; personable and approachable
Oral communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Written communication – writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Planning/organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently
Quality control - demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure quality
Adaptability - adapts to changes in a fast-pace work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Dependability - is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
Safety and security - observes procedures and uses equipment and materials properly
Autonomy – is able to work independently and with minimal supervision
High standards of professionalism - recognizes the stakeholder relations aspect of the position, ensuring confidentiality
Valid driver’s license for Nova Scotia and access to a reliable vehicle.
Don’t meet every qualification listed? Studies often report that equity-deserving people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every requirement. KHP Foundation is dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every qualification, we welcome you to apply anyway. You may have the qualifications / experience for this role or other opportunities at KHP Foundation.
The application process
To apply for this opportunity, you can tap the “Apply” button on this page and follow the on-screen instructions.
About KHP Foundation
KHP Foundation inspires generosity and raises funds across Canada to deliver on KHP’s promise to youth. KHP Foundation helps ensure every supporter’s contribution gives more young people’s feelings a place to go wherever they are — from coast to coast to coast. Donors to KHP Foundation unlock the hope young people need to thrive in their world by scaling access to support, advancing equity and accelerating innovation so youth can always Feel Out Loud and get trustworthy help for any feeling or issue, big or small. Help now at KidsHelpPhoneFoundation.ca.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
KHP Foundation has a role to play in effecting social change and advancing equity. This is why the practice of IDEA is critical to us. We believe everyone who interacts with us deserves to feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to an environment of mutual respect. An open and diverse community can foster inclusion and amplify voices that have been, and continue to be, underrepresented.
As such, we welcome applicants from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and more. We strongly believe that alleviating the underrepresentation of equity-deserving groups will help create a stronger KHP Foundation so young people across Canada can express all their thoughts and feelings.
Accommodations
KHP Foundation welcomes applications from people living with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during any phase of the application / hiring process. If you’re contacted about an opportunity, you can reply and let us know if you require accommodations at any time.
Compensation and benefits
Salaries at KHP Foundation are determined by candidate experience, qualifications and specific skill sets, as well as market and operational considerations. Benefits at KHP Foundation may include:
Hybrid work model
Comprehensive employee benefits program
Emergency travel assistance
CAAT Pension Plan
Wellness programs
Recognition awards
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Candidate verification
KHP Foundation will ask the successful candidate for this opportunity to complete a background screen, which may include criminal, credit, employment and educational checks. All offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of satisfactory results of any applicable check.
Privacy
KHP Foundation cares about your privacy. We’re required to save select information about opportunities, applications and interviews for set periods of time. To learn more, you can explore KHP Foundation’s privacy policy or contact us using our general form.
Message to agencies
KHP Foundation doesn’t accept unsolicited phone calls, referrals and / or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. KHP Foundation won’t consider unsolicited phone calls, referrals and / or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. The submission of unsolicited referrals and / or resumes by anyone other than a candidate directly to KHP Foundation is deemed gratuitous. KHP Foundation won’t be obligated or bound in any way to pay a referral or any other fee if a person referred to us from a source other than a direct candidate is subsequently hired.
Not the right fit? Search for Development Officer, Reg Philanthropy & Partnerships jobs in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
About Kids Help Phone
This LinkedIn page is managed by Kids Help Phone's Marketing team and is not monitored 24/7. If you’re a young person in need of support you can text 686868, call 1-800-668-6868 or visit KidsHelpPhone.ca.
Kids Help Phone (KHP) is Canada’s only free, 24/7, bilingual e-mental health support service for young people. For over 33 years, we’ve unlocked hope for youth to explore their identity and navigate life in an increasingly complex world. Young people can connect with KHP from every corner of the country via our professional counselling service, our website of 300+ mental health resources, our text-based crisis support, our Peer-to-Peer support forums and more, in addition to accessing our youth programs offered within communities across Canada. We offer support without obstacles and help with any hardship. Because no challenge is too big, and no feeling is too small.
With our unique experience in connecting directly with youth, we have the responsibility to play a major role in assisting policy makers in their search for insights and answers about youth mental health and well-being. We hope to deepen our influence as a leading advocate of radical landscape change for youth mental health. Informed by real-time data and insights, and fuelled by our ever-growing community of supporters, KHP will not waver in our commitment to build and transform access to more equitable mental health services from coast to coast to coast.
KHP is a registered Canadian charity, and we gratefully rely on the generosity of donors, educators, volunteers, partners, governments and more to power our programs and services. Our generous donors help to ensure that someone is always there to help give young people’s feelings a place to go.
To discover KHP’s impact in action, access wellness support, join our mental health movement and more, you can visit KidsHelpPhone.ca.