Annual Giving Officer

**Employment Type**:Full-Time, Permanent
**Work Hours**:35 hours per week
**Salary**:$55,808 (L6) annually, plus Comprehensive Benefits
**Location**:87 Elm Street, Toronto, ON M5G 0A8
**Start Date**: October 14, 2025
**Internal Application Deadline**:Monday, September 15, 2025
**External Application Deadline**:Wednesday, September 17, 2025

**JOIN OUR TEAM**
The Annual Giving Officer works closely with the Manager of Annual Giving to develop and execute all annual giving revenue programs and initiatives (including direct response, monthly giving leadership and tribute giving) aimed at acquiring, renewing, acknowledging, engaging and cultivating donors with a goal of expanding an unrestricted revenue stream in support of YWCA Toronto key programs and services.

**ABOUT YWCA TORONTO**
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women, girls and gender diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist the Manager in developing and executing all annual giving revenue programs and initiatives;
- Co-ordinate all production aspects of direct response appeals (i.e, direct mail, tele-fundraising and digital including timelines, copy, approvals, artwork production and budget reviews with internal and external partners;
- Coordinate and ensure accuracy of donor and mailing lists and implement mailings;
- Implement and review monthly giving program including promotion, on boarding, stewardship and upgrading;
- Maintain a current list of donors and assist in the overall donor retention and stewardship processes of the organization and Philanthropy Department including making thank you calls, writing and updating thank you letters and participating in tours and events;
- Coordinate the Leadership Annual/mid-level giving program;
- Prepare billing, payment and cost quote requests for invoicing, purchase orders and payment requisitions related to Annual Giving;
- Assist the Manager of Annual Giving with budget preparation and monitoring for the Annual Giving program;
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- In-depth knowledge of an academic or technical discipline normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field. **(Cases for Equivalency will be considered)**;
- Three to five years’ experience in Annual Giving in the non-profit sector;
- Ability to maintain confidential information in an appropriate manner and an ability to use judgment in the wording and inclusion of pertinent and sensitive information;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, superior attention to details and strong aptitude for logical thinking and data analysis;
- Digital fundraising experience and strong web-based writing and campaign skills;
- Commitment to ethical professional practice and an ability to effectively interact and maintain good relationships with all Association staff and volunteers;
- Experience working with sensitive and confidential information;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and meet goals in a timely manner;
- Superior organizational and administrative skills;
- Understanding of and experience with donor cycles, stewardship and cultivation;
- Knowledge and experience identifying, exploring and implementing donor engagement opportunities;
- Knowledge and experience in list acquisition and data instructions;
- Understanding and knowledge of CRA guidelines and the Privacy Legislations.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
- Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
- Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
- Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

**Posting date**: September 5, 2025

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

**Vaccination Policy**: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

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