A growing, community-based organization that provides shelter and outreach support for homeless youth in Peel Region. They are a leading organization recognized in the community for its commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth. Are you passionate about supporting youth? The Pod Group is partnering with this amazing organization to place a resourceful, hands-on, and organized individual to fulfill the role of a Development Officer. WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS🔍 The Development Officer supports the planning, implementation, and administration of fundraising activities and donor engagement initiatives. This role assists with donor relations, fundraising campaigns, communications, events, grant support, sponsorship activities, and database management while helping to build strong relationships with community partners, donors, volunteers, and stakeholders. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 🎯 Support fundraising strategies, donor engagement initiatives, events, and partnership activities. Coordinate, organize and administer support for social media, marketing and communications. Provide administrative and operational support to the fundraising team, including scheduling, correspondence, tracking, and coordination. Coordinate donor correspondence and relations and stewardship activities, including acknowledgments, personalized communications, thank you letters and follow-ups. Prepare donor and grant profiles, proposals, reports, meeting packages, and other fundraising materials. Conduct donor, grant, and community research using appropriate databases, the internet and other research tools to identify funding and engagement opportunities. Maintain accurate donor records, including data entry, reporting, and information management. Serve as an ambassador by attending events in the community when requested to share the organization’s mission impact and encourage involvement. Track fundraising and grant progress, monitor timelines, and provide regular updates. Assist with cross-departmental coordination, including collaboration with Finance, internal stakeholders, volunteers, and community partners. All other duties as required. WHAT YOU WILL BRING 🎓 Post-secondary education in fundraising, non-profit management, communications, marketing, business administration, or a related field. A customer service mindset that aims to elevate the brand and reputation of our client at all times. Excellent interpersonal skills that includes managing and support relationships with all collaborators, including donors, sponsors, volunteers, staff and community partners. Minimum 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, non-profit administration, event coordination, or donor relations preferred. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset. Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Canva and donor database/CRM systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail. A valid Ontario’s full G Driver’s License is required, with a clean driver’s abstract. A $2,000,000 minimum liability car insurance coverage is also mandatory. Completion of a successful Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check will be a condition of employment. OUR COMMITMENT TO EDIB The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. OUR PARTNERSHIP - THE POD GROUP The Pod Group (PG) connects candidates with amazing career opportunities in Ontario! We collaborate extensively with not-for-profit and community-based organizations, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care. We promote a unique candidate experience that integrates equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our engagement with candidates. Our recruitment strategy focuses on learning more about your career goals and aligning your passion with mission-driven work. We thank you for your interest in applying! Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000 CAD annually Vacancy: Current Opening