Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Title Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy
Department Advancement
Reports To VP, Philanthropy
Salary $74,700-$88,000
Job Type Full-time, Permanent - Hybrid: 2-3 days in-office
Location: Toronto, Ontario.
Job Posting Close Date Friday, July 4 th , 2025
Are you a relationship-builder who thrives on making meaningful connections and driving transformational giving? Do you want to be part of a mission that supports young people across Canada? Join Kids Help Phone as our new Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy and
help shape the future of youth mental health and well-being.
Kids Help Phone is on a transformational journey, one that will change the landscape of youth mental health in Canada. We cannot do it without a team who are willing to be game changers and help fuel that journey. We need team members that are passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives.
Unlock your potential. Carve out a career as unique as yourself. Grow with us. Presentation of the organization Kids Help Phone is a Canadian and world leader, known for their expertise and continuous innovation as Canada’s only 24/7 professional counselling and information service for young people, in both French and English. Since 1989, we have offered kids, teens and young adults a critical lifeline of hope and support through our free, anonymous and confidential services. Young people reach out to Kids Help Phone’s professional counselors and trained volunteers from every corner of the country via phone, Live Chat and texting, and benefit from their database of local youth-serving programs. Kids Help Phone’s website is a widely recognized model of youth-focused design; offering therapeutic tools, games, information, and counseling.
Position Overview As a key member of our Philanthropy team, the Senior Development Officer (SDO) will lead efforts to grow and manage a portfolio of major donors — with a focus on securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and corporations. You'll work closely with Kids Help Phone leadership to develop tailored strategies, cultivate long-term relationships, and drive support for some of the most urgent needs facing youth in Canada today.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, curious, and driven fundraiser who thrives in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment and is passionate about building authentic donor relationships.
What You’ll Contribute
- Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects primarily in Toronto and across Ontario.
- Secure six- and seven-figure major gifts (ideally multi-year commitments) from individual and corporate supporters.
- Develop customized proposals, stewardship reports, gift agreements, and impact updates that align donor interests with KHP’s priorities.
- Collaborate with Advancement colleagues (e.g., Prospect Research, Donor Experience) to drive pipeline activity and stewardship strategies.
- Prepare internal communications and donor-facing materials, including briefings for senior leadership.
- Maintain accurate and timely donor records using Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Support the VP, Philanthropy with strategy development, proposal preparation, and donor stewardship.
- Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across your work and relationships.
What You’ll Need
- 3+ years of experience in major gift fundraising or corporate partnerships, with a proven track record of securing six- or seven-figure gifts.
- A post-secondary degree in fundraising, marketing, business development, or related experience.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with leadership volunteers is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred).
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend events.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is a strong asset.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be asked to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role and the overall business objectives of Kids Help Phone
Don’t meet every single qualification and requirement? Studies have shown that women and racialized people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kids Help Phone we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that our organization is recruiting for.
The Small Print Applications will close at 11:59 pm, on the job posting close date listed above. Submissions received after this time may not be considered
A Full Job Description Is Attached To This Posting. Reasonable accommodations are available on request from a candidate with a disability.
No recruitment agencies please
Benefits
- Accidental Death Insurance
- Hybrid Work Model
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Flex Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Care
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Pension Plan
- Emergency Travel Assistance
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.
Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Title Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy
Department Advancement
Reports To VP, Philanthropy
Salary $74,700-$88,000
Job Type Full-time, Permanent - Hybrid: 2-3 days in-office
Location: Toronto, Ontario.
Job Posting Close Date Friday, July 4 th , 2025
Are you a relationship-builder who thrives on making meaningful connections and driving transformational giving? Do you want to be part of a mission that supports young people across Canada? Join Kids Help Phone as our new Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy and
help shape the future of youth mental health and well-being.
Kids Help Phone is on a transformational journey, one that will change the landscape of youth mental health in Canada. We cannot do it without a team who are willing to be game changers and help fuel that journey. We need team members that are passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives.
Unlock your potential. Carve out a career as unique as yourself. Grow with us. Presentation of the organization Kids Help Phone is a Canadian and world leader, known for their expertise and continuous innovation as Canada’s only 24/7 professional counselling and information service for young people, in both French and English. Since 1989, we have offered kids, teens and young adults a critical lifeline of hope and support through our free, anonymous and confidential services. Young people reach out to Kids Help Phone’s professional counselors and trained volunteers from every corner of the country via phone, Live Chat and texting, and benefit from their database of local youth-serving programs. Kids Help Phone’s website is a widely recognized model of youth-focused design; offering therapeutic tools, games, information, and counseling.
Position Overview As a key member of our Philanthropy team, the Senior Development Officer (SDO) will lead efforts to grow and manage a portfolio of major donors — with a focus on securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and corporations. You'll work closely with Kids Help Phone leadership to develop tailored strategies, cultivate long-term relationships, and drive support for some of the most urgent needs facing youth in Canada today.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, curious, and driven fundraiser who thrives in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment and is passionate about building authentic donor relationships.
What You’ll Contribute
- Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects primarily in Toronto and across Ontario.
- Secure six- and seven-figure major gifts (ideally multi-year commitments) from individual and corporate supporters.
- Develop customized proposals, stewardship reports, gift agreements, and impact updates that align donor interests with KHP’s priorities.
- Collaborate with Advancement colleagues (e.g., Prospect Research, Donor Experience) to drive pipeline activity and stewardship strategies.
- Prepare internal communications and donor-facing materials, including briefings for senior leadership.
- Maintain accurate and timely donor records using Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Support the VP, Philanthropy with strategy development, proposal preparation, and donor stewardship.
- Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across your work and relationships.
What You’ll Need
- 3+ years of experience in major gift fundraising or corporate partnerships, with a proven track record of securing six- or seven-figure gifts.
- A post-secondary degree in fundraising, marketing, business development, or related experience.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with leadership volunteers is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred).
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend events.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is a strong asset.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be asked to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role and the overall business objectives of Kids Help Phone
Don’t meet every single qualification and requirement? Studies have shown that women and racialized people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kids Help Phone we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that our organization is recruiting for.
The Small Print Applications will close at 11:59 pm, on the job posting close date listed above. Submissions received after this time may not be considered
A Full Job Description Is Attached To This Posting. Reasonable accommodations are available on request from a candidate with a disability.
No recruitment agencies please
Benefits
- Accidental Death Insurance
- Hybrid Work Model
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Flex Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Care
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Pension Plan
- Emergency Travel Assistance
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.