Position Summary The Senior Development Officer is a fundraising role responsible for growing War Child Canada’s individual giving program, with a focus on annual giving, direct response/direct mail fundraising, monthly giving and donor stewardship. The role also supports foundation fundraising and manages relationships with a portfolio of mid-level and select major donors.

Responsibilities

Annual Giving & Direct Response

1. Lead the planning and execution of integrated direct mail fundraising campaigns.
2. Manage campaign calendars, creative development, segmentation, production and results analysis.
3. Work closely with external agencies, printers and mail houses.
4. Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to align messaging across channels.
5. Monitor campaign performance and recommend strategies to improve donor acquisition, retention and revenue.

Monthly Giving

1. Develop and implement strategies to grow War Child Canada’s monthly giving program.
2. Design donor journeys that strengthen acquisition, retention, upgrades and reactivation.
3. Monitor program performance and identify opportunities to increase lifetime donor value.
4. Coordinate stewardship communications and impact reporting for monthly donors.

Foundation & Institutional Giving

1. Research prospective foundations and funding opportunities.
2. Prepare high-quality grant proposals, reports and letters of inquiry.
3. Manage proposal and reporting calendars to ensure deadlines are met.
4. Support stewardship activities with foundation partners.
5. Maintain accurate records within Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT.

Major & Mid-Level Giving

1. Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and selected major gift prospects.
2. Assist with donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitation strategies.
3.



Prepare donor briefings, proposals, reports and customized stewardship materials.
4. Support senior leadership with donor meetings and follow-up activities.

Reporting, Administration & Team Collaboration

1. Maintain accurate donor records and reporting.
2. Track fundraising KPIs and prepare performance reports.
3. Support departmental planning and budgeting.
4. Contribute to a collaborative and donor-centred culture within the Development team.

Qualifications

Experience & Knowledge

1. A bachelor's degree in Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. 3+ years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably within the charitable or not-for-profit sector.
3. Experience managing annual giving, individual giving, direct response, direct mail, or integrated fundraising campaigns.
4. Experience with monthly or recurring giving programs, including donor acquisition, retention, stewardship, or upgrades.
5. Experience managing donor relationships, including mid-level and major gift portfolios.
6. Experience using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT or a comparable donor CRM system.

Skills & Ability

1. Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills,



including proposal and donor communication writing.
3. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
4. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret fundraising performance data and make evidence-based recommendations.
5. High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
6. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team setting.
7. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
8. Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and respectful engagement with diverse communities.
9. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising reporting tools.

What do we offer?

1. Salary: $60,020-$67,550 CAD per year, depending on experience
2. Benefits: Health, dental, disability, travel Insurance, and wellness and career development funds
3. Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP): Matching after one year of employment
4. Vacation: Three weeks

Note: Application deadline is August 31st, 2026.

This position is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

War Child Canada does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants during the recruitment process.

War Child Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to indicate their accommodation needs in their application. If shortlisted, the recruitment team will contact them to discuss and arrange appropriate accommodations throughout the selection process.

📌 Senior Development Officer (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 War Child Canada
📍 Greater Toronto Area