About Art With a Heart Inc.
Art With a Heart is a community-based charity that empowers individuals through expressive arts. We create inclusive and supportive spaces where participants can grow, express themselves, and thrive creatively. Our summer programs provide a meaningful opportunity for young artists to explore their emotions, build friendships, and develop their confidence through art.
Position Overview
Art With a Heart is looking for a dedicated and organized Fundraising Organizer to join our summer programming team for an 8-week contract. The Fundraising Organizer will assist the Fundraising and Events Coordinator with securing funding for Art With a Heart’s programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and apply for grants.
- Reach out to potential sponsors, and coordinate donation campaigns for both goods/camp supplies, and financial donations.
- Help plan fundraising events, such as the summer festival, by managing donor communications, preparing sponsorship packages, and identifying new funding opportunities.
- Develop fundraising strategies to support sponsored spots for participants and contribute to the financial sustainability of the organization’s initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education or relevant experience in communications, marketing, community engagement, or related field.
- Knowledge of Durham Region not-for-profit community and social service agencies an asset.
- Previous fundraising experience.
- Experience working independently and as a team.
- Proficient in Google Suite Programs and experience with CANVA
- A valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle is helpful for this role.
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Vulnerable Sector Check (required upon hiring).
Why Join Us?
- Be a part of a supportive, passionate, and creative team.
- Help bring joyful, meaningful summer programming to children and youth.
- Build valuable leadership and organizational experience in a vibrant community setting.
Art With a Heart Inc. is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
This is a Government of Canada funded job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The Applicant must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment; is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protections Act [S.C. 2001, c.27]; and is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
*International Students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- This job is funded through the Canadian Summer Jobs program. Please confirm that you are a permanent resident or Canadian citizen - international students are not eligible.
- This job is funded through the Canadian Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age as of June 29, 2026. Are you eligible for this requirement?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Whitby, ON L1N 7H8
