Fund Development Officer - Full-time
VON Canada
Sarnia, ON-
Nombre de poste(s) à combler : 1
- Salaire À discuter
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Emploi Permanent
- Publié le 3 septembre 2025
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Date d'entrée en fonction : 1 poste à combler dès que possible
Description
Requisition Details:
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Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Fund Development Officer
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days
On-Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
Program Name: Fund Development Officer
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days
On-Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
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Job Summary
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The Fund Development Officer is responsible for soliciting mid-level donations and sponsorship gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations in support of VON\u2019s strategic priorities. The Fund Development Officer leads and supports fundraising activities to raise awareness and philanthropic revenue in support of VON programs and services.
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Key Responsibilities:
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Manages and fosters relationships with all levels of donors (individuals, corporations and foundations) to increase annually fundraised revenues with a focus on mid-level donors in support of VONs strategic priorities.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Solicits sponsorship and corporate outreach, ensuring donor stewardship and recognition commitments are fulfilled.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Researches and develops mid-level pipeline prospects of all types and sponsorship donors.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Prepares and researches comprehensive grant and foundation applications, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance with funding requirements.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Leads fundraising event volunteer committees and assignments.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Contributes to the development and maintenance of event budgets.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Collaborates with the communications team to assist with the development of donor-focused content through the implementation of a marketing and communication plan for events.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Leads the development, creation, and management of strategic content across all social media platforms as it relates to fundraising and event promotion.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Represents the organization at community events, donor meetings and public speaking engagements.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Provides leadership with reports on statistical analyses of fund development activities, including donor retention and event return on investment (ROI).
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Prepares data queries and produces reports from Raiser\u2019s Edge and reports on data.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Researches and develops corporate and community partnerships in coordination with the Manager.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Maintains accurate records of donor interactions, gifts and stewardship activities in the data management system (Raiser\u2019s Edge).
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Manages bank deposits and coding donations at the site level.
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Common Responsibilities:
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\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Promotes a safe and healthy workplace, ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Abides by all VON policies and work practices.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Promotes a safe and healthy workplace, ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Abides by all VON policies and work practices.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.
External and Internal Relationships:
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Maintains regular contact with local cross-functional team, extended Fund Development team and the national Marketing, Communications and Philanthropy team.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Engages with external stakeholders for event coordination and fund development activities.
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Education, Designations and Experience:
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Post-secondary education in fundraising, communications, public relations or related field.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Minimum of 3 years\u2019 experience in fundraising or event planning.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Experience with Raiser\u2019s Edge is considered an asset.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Knowledge of Adobe, Canva and Constant Contact
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Knowledge and experience of the charitable and not-for-profit sector.
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Skill Requirements:
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Superior presentation and public speaking skills.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective business correspondence.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Project Management skills.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Ability to work independently and part of the team.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Acute attention to detail.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals at all organizational levels.
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Other:
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Must have access to a personal vehicle for work and possess both a current driver\u2019s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
\u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Ability to speak French is an asset in French designated areas.
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Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements. \u00A0\u00A0
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Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). \u00A0If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.
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Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). \u00A0If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.
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