Fund Development Associate

**Title**: Fund Development Associate

**Position Type**:Full-Time, Permanent

**Hours**: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (occasional after hour flexibility is required)

**Location**: 962 Bloor St West

**Supervisor**: Manager of Fund Development & Communications

**Sistering** is a multi-service agency which offers practical and emotional support to women and trans people facing a variety of challenging life circumstances, including poverty, homelessness, social isolation, mental health and trauma histories.

**Our Vision**

Sistering envisions a world where all women and trans people, in all our diversity, are valued; a world where we are safe and supported, treated with dignity, and given the respect we deserve. When opportunities are just and equitable, we can live life on our own terms.

**Our Mission**

Our goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for women and trans people who are socially isolated, poor, homeless or precariously housed. Guided by principles of Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism, Sistering works to change the social conditions that endanger women and trans

Sistering’s programs include a low-barrier 24/7 Drop In, Housing and Case Support, Harm Reduction, Peer Outreach, On the Path to Employment and Spun Studio social enterprise, and individual and systemic advocacy.

**How We Do It**

Sistering operates on a trauma-informed and relationship-based model and our harm reduction philosophy is a core element of all the work we do: we are here to respond to participants’ needs, where they are at, in the moment, to support participants to learn how to reduce harm and/or increase safety. In addition, we recognize that their lives have meaning and value.**

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The Fund Development Associate will play a key role in supporting the success of Sistering’s fund development activities, including donor relations, gift processing, event coordination, and communications. Reporting to the Manager of Fund Development and Communications, the Associate will help ensure smooth and effective fundraising operations that support Sistering’s mission.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Donor Engagement & Stewardship**:

- Process donations, generate tax receipts, and prepare personalized thank-you letters and acknowledgments
- Maintain and update donor records using CanadaHelps and other fundraising platforms
- Assist with prospect research to identify new individual, foundation, and corporate donors
- Support the development and distribution of donor stewardship materials including the collection, drafting, editing and designing all the content for Fund Development newsletters.
- Coordinate in-kind donations and ensure appropriate donor recognition
- Respond to donor inquiries and requests, providing a high standard of service
- Assist with the planning and execution of seasonal campaigns (e.g., Year-End Giving, Giving Tuesday, Monthly Giving)
- Collaborate with the Fund Development team to gather content and metrics for appeals and reports
- Ensures that funders are thanked or mentioned on social media when appropriate

**Event Planning & Third-Party Fundraising**:

- Support the organization and logistics of fundraising events (e.g., Food for Thought, Sistering Walk event, third-party events)
- Coordinate with community members and partners hosting fundraising events on Sistering’s behalf
- Provide planning support for Annual Donor and Volunteer event.
- Track event performance metrics and assist with post-event follow-up and reporting
- Collect and capture photographs at Sistering Fundraising events; maintain database of photos and assets

**Administrative & Team Support**:

- Maintain accurate and organized fundraising files and documentation
- Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure timely donation reconciliation
- Work with each department to draft, design and produce the Sistering Annual Report
- Update and create website pages using WordPress as needed (financial & in-kind donations, fundraising events etc.)
- Assist with preparation of fundraising reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Provide general support to the Fund Development team as needed

**Other Duties as Assigned**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:**
- 2-3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit administration
- Experience with donor databases (CanadaHelps, Raiser’s Edge, or similar)
- Experience with using MailChimp and Canva
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax receipting guidelines
- Comfort working independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with online fundraising platforms is an asset
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising events
- Graphic (Canva) and web design (WordPress