Be a part of Canada’s #1 charity devoted to Olympic Athletes and high-performance sport and help take Sport Philanthropy to the next level. The Canadian Olympic Foundation (COF) is the philanthropic fundraising arm of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) with the joint purpose to transform Canada through the power of sport. The COF is the only Foundation in Canada that raises funds to support athletes at all stages of their Olympic journey – from the spark of an Olympic dream to the moment they step on the podium and beyond their competition days.Reporting to the Manager, Fund Development, the Specialist, Fund Development focuses on supporting the major gift team in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift donors. This role is a key member of the fundraising team, responsible for supporting Team Canada’s major gift fundraising efforts. The Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining the major gift pipeline and supporting bespoke fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive and organized self-starter with a strong attention to process, curiosity, and a passion for fundraising.LOCATIONThis position will be located in the COC office in Toronto, ON at 250 Yonge St. Suite 3000. We offer a hybrid work model that allows for up to two days of remote work each week.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIESSupport the Manager, Fund Development in the strategy, planning and execution of major gift activities and engagementsManage and grow a small portfolio of mid-level and major gift prospects through the donor cycleIn collaboration with COC colleagues, manage corporate philanthropy to the Foundation in alignment with funding needs, including fulfillment of existing programs, co‑developing new innovative revenue opportunities, stewardship and impact reportingWork closely with development colleagues to ideate fundraising cultivation and solicitation strategies and stewardship of major donorsSupport and inform the creation of communications material including briefing documents, solicitation strategies, funding proposals,



gift agreements, stewardship reports, presentations and other fundraising materials as requiredSupport major gift pipeline management and data analysisEnsure the CRM records are current and maintain excellent data integrityApproach fund development and donor engagement with cultural competence and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionExemplify a positive team approach to success and achievement towards personal and team goalsAssist in furthering the goals of the Development and Foundation team as well as the shared objectives of the COCOther duties, as assignedQUALIFICATIONS AND CRITICAL SKILLSEducation and ExperiencePost‑secondary degree or equivalent experience3–5 years of relevant and progressive experience in a similar rolePrevious experience with a charitable fundraising organization and/or knowledge of the philanthropic sector in Canada including CRA regulationsSkills and AbilitiesEnthusiastic, collaborative, and works well under pressureStrong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence and persuade othersUnderstanding of major gift fundraising and the donor cycleExperience using and maintaining a donor management software (CRM system) to ensure accurate and actionable dataSelf‑motivated and results‑orientedStrong analytical, judgment, critical thinking and problem‑solving skillsFlexibility in working hours (occasional evenings and weekends) and a willingness to travel infrequently within CanadaExcellent project management skills with the ability to balance several projects at the same time,



with strong attention to detailAbility to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with various internal and external colleagues/stakeholdersAbility to speak and write in French is a strong assetDemonstrates and embodies the COC values of Accountability, Excellence, Fun, Respect and BraveryCOMPENSATIONThe expected salary range for this role is $55,800 to $76,780 per year. The base pay within this range is based on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal pay equity, and market benchmarks.As a purpose-led organization, we take a holistic approach to Total Rewards. Our offering is designed to enable employee wellbeing, recognize and reward performance, and support our long‑term success. In addition to base pay, eligible employees have access to a wide range of benefits and perks including:Employee pension program with employer‑matched contributionsComprehensive health advantages and wellness spending accountLife and AD&D insurance coverageGenerous paid time offLearning and development programs provided by world‑class institutionsCertain programs and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified in accordance with organizational policies.This posting is for an existing vacancy.CONTACTPlease submit your cover letter and resume through ADPby May 24, 2026 .The COC is committed to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier‑free. At the COC, we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees and believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, views, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organization.Accommodation is also available upon request for individuals taking part in all stages of our recruitment and selection processes. Please advise the recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs due to a disability are accommodated. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist, Fund Development - C$55,800 - C$76,780 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Olympic Foundation
📍 Winnipeg