Manager, Fundraising and Business Development

Apply By: Tuesday, November 18, :59 pm EST

Manager, Fundraising and Business Development

Job ID:

235038

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ontario Heritage Trust

Division:

Corporate and Business Services Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary - duration up to 12 months with possible extension.

Job code:

5A004 - Admin05

Salary:

$76, $109,842.00 Per year

• Effective, April 1, 2025, the new salary range for this position will be $78,327.00 to $112,863.00 per year in accordance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions

Ignite donor support for Ontario's heritage

The Ontario Heritage Trust is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented leader to oversee the development and implementation of strategies, plans, and materials aimed at securing donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. In this role, you will guide the Trust's fundraising initiatives, ensuring effective donor recognition and stewardship while driving business development efforts that support the organization's mission

About the job

In this role, you will:

• research and solicit prospective donors by developing tailored strategies, approaches, and marketing materials for senior management review
• provide stewardship for donor and sponsor relationships through effective recognition and identification of new support opportunities
• lead the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns (e.g., Planned Giving), including strategy, content creation, and design of promotional materials
• manage corporate events and contribute to strategic planning sessions to identify and secure sponsorships for initiatives such as Heritage Week and Doors Open
• oversee the creation and distribution of Impact Reports, including research, content development, layout, and collaboration on supporting materials
• retain and supervise consultants by preparing terms of reference, managing contracts, and ensuring alignment with campaign goals

What you bring to the team
Fundraising expertise:

You can:

• demonstrate knowledge, principles and techniques of fundraising, communication, promotion and project management
• support achievement of established fundraising targets and promote Trust fundraising objectives
• demonstrate knowledge of developments, techniques and emerging trends in fundraising, donor/sponsor recognition and stewardship to monitor the effectiveness of strategies, and maintain and grow the donor/sponsor base
• interpret and apply related legislation, legal and financial guidelines, policies, practices and precedents

Communication and interpersonal skills:

You can:

• demonstrate oral and written communication skills to develop and implement campaigns
• manage corporate events and the publishing process
• maintain records, prepare reports, briefing materials and presentations using computer software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, and database) and specific applications/systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge)
• demonstrate presentation skills to present the objectives and merits of donor participation and inform them of income tax advantages from contributions
• demonstrate consultation, advisory and consensus-building skills to collaborate with a variety of committees and establish successful relationships with donors/sponsors

Project management and leadership skills

You can:

• demonstrate project planning and supervising skills
• develop and implement strategies, plans and approaches
• supervise consultants and provide stewardship over the donor/sponsor relationship

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, November 18, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 10 Adelaide St E, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on:

Monday, November 3, 2025

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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