Start Date: ASAP
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Wage Rate: $26.00 to $28.91/hour
The Canadian Mental Health Association Brant Haldimand Norfolk branch (CMHA BHN) has an exciting opportunity for a Fund Development Coordinator to join our team in Brantford, ON. This role is responsible for leading fundraising initiatives that support the organization’s mission and revenue goals. Reporting to the Manager, People and Culture, the successful candidate will manage donor campaigns, secure major gifts, support third‑party and capital campaigns, and steward donor relationships.
About CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk: CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk (BHN) Branch is a charitable, non-profit agency contributing to the mental well-being of the community through education and support services to all persons 16 years of age and over with mental illness, mental disorders and their families in a safe, discrimination free environment.
The staff of CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch is comprised of a team of dedicated mental health professionals, with appropriate educational qualifications and experience working with the seriously mentally ill.
Location: This position will be based at our Brantford Ontario office location.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Revenue Generation and Major Gift Development
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Manage and grow a portfolio of 100+ relationships with individuals, companies, and family foundations, overseeing the full lifecycle from identification of prospects to stewardship.
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Identify and secure high-value (HV) gift commitments (e.g., $10K+ to $100K+) through strategic engagement and solicitation.
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Provide leadership for annual campaigns, including monthly giving programs, direct mail, and online fundraising appeals.
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Cultivate a transformational giving pipeline by leveraging board members and senior leadership to maximize strategic outreach.
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Represent the organization as an ambassador at local, regional, and community events to expand donor networks.
2. Grant Management and Proposal Development
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Research, identify, and qualify grant opportunities and Request for Proposals (RFPs) that meet the organization's needs.
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Develop compelling content for grant proposals and customized funding presentations to secure multi-year commitments.
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Coordinate the complete grant lifecycle, including writing support letters, preparing budgets, and meeting all grantor reporting requirements.
3. Stewardship and Operations
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Establish best-in-class stewardship plans, including establishing, executing, and reporting on annual targets and initiatives.
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Ensure donors are recognized in meaningful, values-aligned ways through impact reports and personalized acknowledgments.
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Coordinate fundraising events, including donor cultivation, recognition, and third-party events, from scheduling to execution.
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Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM (CanadaHelps, currently), ensuring timely updates for performance tracking and weekly reporting.
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Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to fundraising operations to ensure compliance with CRA regulations, Imagine Canada, and organizational guidelines.
Education:
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Post-secondary degree in fundraising, communications, marketing, or a related discipline.
Experience:
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2-3+ years of success in a fundraising/revenue generation role, with a proven track record in major gift solicitation and annual fund development.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication, including public speaking and the ability to draft high-impact proposals. Acute project planning and attention to details.
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Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365, and online donation platforms.
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High level of diplomacy, tact, and sound judgment when building relationships with donors and interest holders.
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A valid G license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel across the region are required.
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A satisfactory current criminal reference check (CPIC), including a Vulnerable Sector Screen, is a condition of employment.
Hours of Work: shifts are typically 7 hours daily, Monday to Friday.
Benefits and Pension:
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Comprehensive Package: Extended health, dental, and vision benefits, plus a Healthcare Spending Account.
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Retirement Support: HOOPP
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Wellness & Time Off: Minimum 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus additional wellness (28 hours) and personal (21 hours). Observation of 14 statutory holidays per year, and paid sick days (84 hours).
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Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours, including some evening and weekend work to meet donor and operational needs.
To learn more about CMHA BHN, visit: www.bhn.cmha.ca
Are you a fit? If you are interested in applying for the role, please submit a PDF copy of your resume and cover letter by June 13, 2025, to
[email protected]. We thank you for your interest and please note that only those identified for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 @ 4:30pm
The Canadian Mental Health Association Brant Haldimand Norfolk (CMHA BHN) is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and dignity in the workplace.
CMHA is committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work. As such, we explicitly encourage applications from people with lived experience of a mental illness, persons with disabilities, members of Black, Indigenous and racialized communities, people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our staff. We invite you to self-identify in your cover letter. Please let us know if you require accommodations throughout the application process.
