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Development Officer
@ International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute)
Ontario
Overview
The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (a division of the Zoryan Institute) is hiring a full-time Development Officer in Toronto at $85,000 to $90,000 a year. The role builds a sustainable fundraising program and prepares a major institutional preservation and endowment campaign. The work combines fundraising with strategic communications, and a personal vehicle is mandatory.
Pay:
$85,000–$90,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Build a sustainable fundraising program and donor pipeline
- Cultivate and steward donors and major gift prospects
- Write grant proposals and pursue institutional funding
- Translate the Institute's work into a case for support
- Plan and support large-scale events and community engagement
Requirements summary:
- Undergraduate degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or related field
- Fundraising certification or equivalent
- Proven donor stewardship and grant writing success
- High-level English writing and communications skills
- Interest in human rights, genocide or diaspora studies
- Personal vehicle required
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Fundraising certification |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Humanities, Social Sciences |
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International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute)
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Development Officer
The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute)
Location: Toronto, ON
Full-Time
Salary: $85,000–$90,000 annually
Position Purpose
The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute) is seeking an experienced Development Officer (DO) to establish and lead a sustainable fundraising program, with a particular focus on preparing the Institute for a large-scale institutional preservation and endowment campaign to support its most significant undertakings and ensure its long-term sustainability.
The immediate challenge is not simply raising money but rather helping people understand why the Zoryan Institute matters, what is at stake in preserving its work, and why its future requires sustained philanthropic investment. The Development Officer will therefore play both a fundraising and strategic communications role, translating the Institute’s history, expertise, programs, publications, academic contributions and future vision into a compelling case for support.
During the first three months of employment, the DO will establish the foundation for a sustainable fundraising program and prepare the Institute for a broader institutional preservation and endowment campaign.
Key Responsibilities
The Development Officer’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Strategic Fund Development
- Donor Identification, Cultivation and Stewardship
- Case for Support and Communications
- Grants and Institutional Funding
- Events and Community Engagement
- Fundraising Infrastructure and Evaluation
- Revenue Generation
Required Skills and Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences or related field.
- Fundraising certification or equivalent professional development.
- High-level proficiency in English writing and communications.
- Established interest in human rights issues, genocide and/or diaspora studies.
- Demonstrated success in donor stewardship and increasing philanthropic support.
- Demonstrated success in grant writing and institutional fundraising.
- Experience developing fundraising strategies, cases for support and donor pipelines.
- Experience assisting with the planning and implementation of large-scale events.
- Experience with major gifts, planned giving, endowment campaigns or institutional fundraising is considered a strong asset.
- Experience working in higher education, human rights, academic, cultural or non-profit environments is considered an asset.
- Interest in the Institute’s work and mission is considered an important asset.
- Strong research, organizational, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Executive Director, Board, staff, academics and external stakeholders.
Access to a personal vehicle is considered mandatory.
Please submit a cover letter highlighting your experience and why your skillset will be a good fit for the Zoryan Institute along with a professional resume.
Submit in a PDF directly to the Zoryan Institute’s Executive Director, Megan Reid at: [email protected]
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