VISION
Everyone has a home in a community that supports them to live with dignity and hope.
Mission Statement
Cornerstone Housing for Women offers emergency shelter and supportive housing for a diversity of women. We offer our services in an environment that promotes dignity and a sense of hope. We are committed to public education and advocacy and strive to increase safe, affordable housing and to end homelessness.
Service Description
Cornerstone supportive housing communities offer affordable supportive housing for women at risk of homelessness. Residents are provided with permanent housing, necessities, and support to work toward their personal goals for sustainable, independent living. The resident-centred approach encourages the strengths and abilities of tenants and assists them to live independently in the community.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, the Stewardship and Database Officer will serve as a key member of the Resource Development team and will play a vital role in helping us achieve new growth milestones, take on ambitious new projects, and increase our capacity to steward a growing community of donors.
The Stewardship and Database Officer understands the importance of demonstrating genuine gratitude, meaningful impact, and ongoing opportunities for donors at all levels to engage with our mission of serving women that have experienced homelessness in Ottawa. The Stewardship and Database Officer leads the team in adoption of industry best practices for fundraising data management and improving organizational data capture. The Stewardship and Database Officer is responsible for all elements of donation processing with a particular emphasis on efficiency, customer service and donor stewardship.
LOCATION
Head Office (314 Booth Street)
TERM
Permanent, Full Time
REPORTS TO
Director Fundraising or their designate
HOURS
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00 pm for a total of 40 hours per week, with overtime as operationally required, flexibility to work evenings and weekends from time to time is required
RATE OF PAY
$57000 - $60000/annum
START DATE
June 15, 2026 or an alternative start date as agreed upon by you and the Employer
What You’ll Be Doing
Data entry, receipting, and database management – 60%
- Lead the team in all aspects of our CRM, including training colleagues on proper use and liaising with consultants.
- Input in-take data into relevant systems ensuring all necessary data is entered, maintained, and upholds industry best practices.
- Lead all aspects of donation processing and importing.
Donor Journey Stewardship (Emphasis on monthly donor cultivation and reactivation) – 25%
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop and implement the donor journey as a well-defined process that deepens the relationship through a series of thoughtful and varied stewardship tactics.
- Contribute to the retention and upward migration of donors through stewardship initiatives.
Prospect Research and Reporting 15%
- Responsible for conducting prospect research, analyzing findings, and producing monthly reports.
Perform other duties related to the position as assigned
What we need from you
- 2-4 years of work experience or a combination of education and work experience
- 2-4 years of experience using CRM with proficiency in gift processing, receipting, moves management
- Reporting experience with Raiser’s Edge
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in donor relations and stewardship with a demonstrated track record of success
- Experience with financial reconciliation and auditing process
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong data entry skills and highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
- Strong work ethic, professional integrity, initiative-taker.
- Discretion and tact in handling sensitive or confidential information
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
- Bilingualism (French and English) would be considered an asset.
- Fluency in other languages is also considered an asset.
- Flexibility to work some evenings/weekends as required.
AI DISCLOSURE: Cornerstone Housing for Women may use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted screening tools during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.
COMMITMENTS
Social Justice – A leader in ending homelessness.
Collaboration – Strong partnerships to meet diverse needs.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – A culturally competent and inclusive organization.
Respect – Sharing, caring communities that support physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Organizational Excellence – A strong foundation for our work.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, and INCLUSION STATEMENT
Cornerstone Housing for Women is committed to building a team that reflects and embodies the diversity of the communities we serve and where all staff feel valued, respected, and supported. We are striving towards cultivating a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable workplace.
Cornerstone acknowledges the diversity and life experiences of our staff and the residents that we serve. We respect the principles held within the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from qualified individuals with lived experience of homelessness, housing insecurity, or gender-based violence. We invite applicants from Indigenous, Black, racialized communities and all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, religions, immigrants and newcomers, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
Cornerstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants for your interest in joining Cornerstone. Please, apply through our website www.cornerstonewomen.ca/join-our-team, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. We appreciate your understanding.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $57,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you have 1-3 years CRM experience with proficiency in gift processing, receipting, moves management, reporting (experience with Raiser’s Edge)?
- Do you have 1-3 year’s relevant experience in donor relations and stewardship with a demonstrated track record of success,?
Work Location: In person
