Senior Development Officer – Greater Toronto AreaWe’re looking for a Senior Development Officer to join our team and drive fundraising efforts in the Greater Toronto Area. Using your strong communication, organizational, and fundraising skills, you’ll develop and implement relationship management strategies to retain, grow, and deepen donor support.Primary ResponsibilitiesImplement best practices to achieve revenue and participation goals for events like the Breakthrough T1D Walk and Breakthrough T1D Ride.Collaborate with the Development Manager to strategize and execute regional fundraising plans.Inspire, motivate, and engage event participants while balancing stewardship of current participants and recruitment of new ones.Identify opportunities and build relationships with key participants, corporate contacts, volunteers, and community members, including newly diagnosed families.Maintain comprehensive participant and donor interaction records using CRM systems.Work with corporate partnerships and event experience teams to achieve event objectives.Represent Breakthrough T1D at special events and community activities to promote its mission and goals.Build and manage a donor portfolio, ensuring effective movement through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship stages.Develop new tactics to engage donors, sponsors, and participants; provide direct support to third‑party event organizers.Solicit and steward regional revenue through corporate partnerships, sponsorships, foundation giving, and major gifts.QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Experience2-3 years of fundraising experience and a University or College degree in Business Administration, Communications,



Fundraising or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience working on peer‑to‑peer fundraising events.Ability to review data, research, and identify potential prospects and/or connections.Working StyleExceptional interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to interact meaningfully with a variety of stakeholders while respecting the confidentiality of sensitive information.Goal‑oriented and self‑motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.Strategic thinking and problem solving, with strong organizational and analytical skills.Ability to leverage relationships, make connections, and negotiate agreements.Strong written and oral communication skills and high level of comfort communicating complex information (e.G., Breakthrough T1D research, fundraising priorities, etc.) to a wide range of audiences.Ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities in response to changing circumstances and priorities.Proactively addresses issues or challenges as they arise and mitigates risks associated with revenue.Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.Proficient computer skills including Office 365; experience using CRM and various fundraising platforms will be considered an asset.Other Position RequirementsFlexibility to travel throughout the region (20%) and to attend evening and weekend events.Valid driver’s license required.Proficiency in French is an asset.Salary Range : $58,000 – $63,000,



commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.Location PreferenceOntario – Greater Toronto Area. We are a remote‑first organization, so it is expected the incumbent in this role will work remotely from home with some flexibility to travel throughout the region to attend evening and weekend events.Application DeadlinePlease submit your resume through our careers website byMay 6, 2026 .BenefitsRemote‑first:Our employees love the convenience and flexibility of working remotely, so all positions are work from home (within Canada).Health and Wellness Benefits:Benefits to support your physical and mental health – this includes Manulife group benefits, Maple virtual health care, Not Myself Today to support mentally healthy workplaces and generous paid sick time.Professional Development:We want employees to grow within their roles and have a career at Breakthrough T1D, so we practice Career Development Planning and have a budget for paid development opportunities for each employee.Other Benefits:Group RRSP Matching Program, winter holiday office closures, flex weeks in the summer and more!Benefits listed above for regular full‑time employees. Not all advantages may be available to part‑time or temporary employees.Breakthrough T1D strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Breakthrough T1D is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier‑free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Development Officer, Gta Toronto, On - C$58,000 - C$63,000 A Year - Remote (Winnipeg)
🏢 Breakthrough T1D
📍 Winnipeg