JOB CLASSIFICATION: Development officer – Fundraising (Canada Summer Jobs)
PROGRAM: Fund Development
COMPANY: Skills for Change
LOCATION: 1655 Dupont St, 3rd floor, Toronto ON
REPORTS TO: Manager, Foundations and Individual Giving
CONTRACT TYPE: Contract (8 weeks)
HOURS: 35 hours per week (Monday- Friday, with occasional evening and/or weekend hours)
RATE: $ 17.60
START DATE: May 19, 2025
END DATE: July 14, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
With 42 years of operations, Skills for Change is a highly respected non-profit charity with a province wide reputation for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment. We offer a range of accelerated programs including mentoring, employment, settlement, language training together with specialized programs for skilled trades, women, and youth. We have 5 locations across the GTA and serve 16,000 clients annually. We believe we are in the best position to provide thought leadership through evidence-based programming, impact stories and proactive policy advocacy using knowledge mobilization products.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- A key fund development role within the organization, the development officer will significantly contribute to the growth and sustainability of SkillsForChange.
- Support efforts to expand relations with Corporate, Foundation and Individual Donors.
- Execute mail and digital fundraising campaigns to manage relationships with current and potential donors.
- Assistin researching funding prospects,creatingandsubmittinggrant proposals, by ensuring all grant requirements are met.
- Execute donor stewardship plans.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must have reached the age of 15 and not yet reached the age of 30 upon commencement of employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
- International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Ability to secure a police Vulnerable Sector Check is mandatory and must be provided prior to starting employment.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Skills for Change
Skills for Change provides learning and training opportunities for immigrants, refugees, and equity-seeking groups to access and fully participate in the workplace and the wider community. This includes persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada (including refugees), Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, children and youth, seniors, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community.
Skills for Change offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities at each stage of the hiring process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
