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Development Officer - Stratford Centre

@ The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth

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Kitchener, Ontario

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth is hiring a full-time Development Officer at its Stratford Centre to build relationships with donors, sponsors and community partners. The role secures funding for animal care, keeping families and pets together, and animal welfare across Stratford and Perth County.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop relationships with donors, sponsors and partners
  • Prepare grant proposals and funding reports
  • Coordinate donor communications and stewardship
  • Support fundraising campaigns and events
  • Maintain donor records in the database

Requirements summary:

  • Post-secondary education in fundraising, sales or nonprofit management
  • 2 to 4 years of fundraising or donor relations experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Experience with grant proposals and sponsorship materials
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Tools & skills

Microsoft OfficeRaiser's EdgeCRMdonor database
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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyfundraising, sales, communications, business, nonprofit management

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Job description

Join a passionate team making a real difference for animals and the people who love them. As the Development Officer, you'll build meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners, helping to secure the support needed to provide compassionate care, keep families and pets together, and strengthen animal welfare across Stratford and Perth County. Every connection you make will help create a more compassionate future for animals and our community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and

community partners.

• Research and identify prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

• Support the development and implementation of annual fundraising and donorengagement

plans and targets.

• Prepare compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, sponsorship packages, and funding

reports.

• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgements, stewardship activities, and

recognition.

• Assist with fundraising campaigns, special events, and community engagement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising information in the organization’s

database.

• Track fundraising activities, deadlines, results, and performance indicators.

• Prepare reports and briefing materials for senior leadership and the Board as required.

• Collaborate with communications and program teams to develop fundraising materials and

impact stories.

• Stay informed about relevant funding opportunities, philanthropic trends, and community

priorities.

• Perform other duties related to fundraising and development as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in fundraising or sales, communications, business, nonprofit

management, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, grant writing, or a

related area.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

• Experience preparing grant proposals, sponsorship materials, or fundraising communications.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor/fundraising databases or CRM systems. Raiser’s

Edge would be an asset.

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

The Humane Society is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment. We will provide

reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities upon request. Please let us know if

you require support at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting our Human

Resources team at [email protected].

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