JOB POSTING: Fund Development Specialist
Location: Orangeville
The Orangeville Food Bank and Dufferin Food Share is seeking a dynamic and results driven Fund Development Specialist to join our team. This role will focus on donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship, while driving engagement and expanding community giving initiatives.
Salary: $65,000-$90,000 per annum 35 hours a week / Permanent, Full-Time
- Hybrid Schedule: Four-day work week with occasional events that you can accrue lieu time for
- 100% Employer paid health and dental benefits.
- 12 days of Paid Vacation per year.
- 3% RRSP contribution annually
- Kind, fun, and passionate team culture.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Fund Development Specialist to join our team. This role is vital in identifying growth opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding our market presence.
The Fund Development Specialist is responsible for leading and implementing fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue-generation strategies to support the sustainability and growth of the Orangeville Food Bank & Dufferin Food Share. This role focuses on securing financial and in-kind resources through grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, foundations, special events, and community partnerships.
Working closely with the Executive Director, the Fund Development Specialist will build strong relationships with donors and funders, develop compelling funding proposals, and ensure alignment with the organization’s mission of addressing food insecurity through dignified food support practices.
Core Responsibilities: Fund Development & Revenue Generation
- Design and implement annual fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
- Identify and pursue individual, corporate, and community-based donation opportunities.
- Develop and manage donor pipelines, including prospective, new, and returning donors.
- Secure financial and in-kind contributions to support food distribution, operations, and special initiatives.
Donor Relations & Stewardship:
- Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with donors, sponsors, and supporters.
- Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgements, and recognition activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate donation receipting in compliance with organizational and CRA standards.
- Maintain donor confidentiality and ethical fundraising practices.
Campaigns, Events & Partnerships:
- Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, seasonal appeals, and community giving initiatives.
- Support the development of sponsorship packages and partnership proposals.
- Collaborate with internal teams on fundraising events and donor engagement activities.
- Represent the organization professionally at community and networking events.
Prospecting:
- Conduct thorough research to identify potential individual donors aligned with the organization's mission and fundraising priorities.
- Develop and maintain a prospect pipeline, tracking interactions and progress through the cultivation process.
Data Management & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of donations, donor interactions, and fundraising outcomes.
- Track progress toward fundraising targets and prepare internal performance reports.
- Analyze fundraising data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Grant Management:
· Identify potential grant opportunities to support the organization's programs and initiatives.
· Write compelling grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funder priorities and guidelines.
· Deliver comprehensive and timely reports to grant funders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and impact, in alignment with their reporting requirements.
Collaboration & Organizational Support:
- Work closely with leadership, staff, and volunteers to align fundraising activities with programs.
- Support Board members and leadership in donor outreach and relationship building.
- Contribute to strategic planning and organizational sustainability discussions.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Fund Development, Marketing, Communications, Business, Non-Profit Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 3 -5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or revenue development within a non-profit or community organization.
- Demonstrated success in donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, or sponsorship development.
- Experience working with donor databases, CRM systems, Salesforce or fundraising tracking tools.
- A clean drivers abstract and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with food banks, social service organizations, or community-based nonprofits.
- Familiarity with culturally responsive fundraising and equity-centered approaches.
- Comfortable making direct donation requests
- Experience with social media platforms
Core Competencies
- Relationship Building: Ability to cultivate trust-based relationships with diverse donors and partners.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, including persuasive messaging.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute fundraising strategies effectively.
- Organization & Time Management: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to meet short-term targets without compromising long-term objectives.
- Ethical Practice: Commitment to transparency, confidentiality, and integrity in fundraising.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and Board members
- Professional: Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team in a fast-paced, high volume and professional environment, managing multiple priorities.
- Flexibility and change management: Is able to adapt well to organizational changes or priority shifts.
HOW TO APPLY To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume by Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, noon to [email protected].
Interviews for the position will be conducted on a rolling basis. Orangeville Food Bank & Dufferin Food Share is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from members of designated groups.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in another format, please e-mail a request to Administration. Orangeville Food Bank & Dufferin Food Share thanks all individuals who apply for this position and will only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
Pay: $65,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
