Development Officer, South Western Ontario
(Full-time, 35 Hours/Week)

The Organization
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario is an expert in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) community services. Founded in 1945, SCIO’s mission is to “provide peer experiences, education, advocacy, and ongoing services for those impacted by spinal cord injuries.”. Our Vision: Individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries thriving.

The Opportunity
As part of our dynamic provincial team, the Development Officer, South Western Ontario (Windsor, London, KW, Hamilton) plays a key role in supporting SCIO’s direction for fund development to maintain and grow the donor database including the major giving and corporate giving portfolio. This includes the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals, corporate and foundations donors. As well as the use of special events to attract and move donors through the pipeline.
The site for this home office position will be determined, depending on the location of the successful candidate.

Reporting to the Director of Development, you will:
• Manage a portfolio for SW Ontario with is a mix of individual, foundation, and corporate development: cultivating, soliciting and stewarding gifts of $5,000 to $50,000 annually.
• Co-ordinate donor relations activity in the corporate portfolio (giving and sponsorship), supporting the deliver of sponsor benefits, communications, and partnership fulfilment.
• Develop and strengthen new and existing relationships to secure and grow donations and sponsorship.
• Support individual, mid-level, and major gifts fundraising strategy.
• Prepare donor related communication ie: letters, briefing notes, call reports, proposals, gift agreements and required reports.
• Collaborate with Special Event team members to execute on events to raise awareness and convert event participants to annual and corporate donors.
• Lead and co-ordinate regional volunteer committee members.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director, Resource Development

Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline; CFRE (Canadian Fundraising Executive) or fundraising certificate, an asset.
• 3 – 5 years relevant fundraising experience with a focus on corporate/individual giving, major gifts, foundation support and prospect research.
• Demonstrated understanding of the concept of donor centered fundraising.
• Proven ability to identify and secure meetings with new prospects and proven success with soliciting gifts.
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office and fundraising databases, specifically Raiser’s Edge NXT, Convio, and research tools.
• An exceptionally well organized project manager with superior time management skills.
• Ability to travel, access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, as may be required.

Given the essence of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, lived spinal cord injury experience will always be considered an important criterion among the criteria that are part of any given search. Spinal Cord Injury Ontario is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to achieving accessibility in employment for persons with disabilities, while ensuring inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

SCIO is committed to equity diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment processes. We strive to create a workplace that reflect the communities we serve, and everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work with a sense of belonging. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: Indigenous peoples, members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be provided during the recruitment process upon request and addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status is required as a pre-condition of employment. Upon request, this position will require a Police Record Check and credentials verification.

Your positive relationship-building skills, coupled with a solid record of dependability, commitment and passion to make a difference make you the ideal candidate for this position. If you would like to make a meaningful contribution to your community, please forward your resume and cover letter outlining your interest as related to the job posting, as well as salary expectations in confidence by December 11, 2023 to: Human Resources, SCI Ontario, 520 Sutherland Drive, Toronto, ON M4G 3V9, Fax: 416-645-3265, E-mail: [email protected]