Apply By: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 87 individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

To learn about our recruitment process, visit our Hiring Process .

External Relations/Partnerships and Development

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary - 12 months

Job code:

5A005 - Communications05

$80,089.00 - $115,402.00 Per year

Make a meaningful impact through fundraising

Join our team as we prepare for a major fundraising campaign to support the new Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place. You will play a key role in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate donors to support the new building and ongoing programming offered by the Centre.

About the job
Reporting to the Director, Partnerships and Development, you will:

plan and execute corporate fundraising strategy to support annual revenue and the major fundraising campaign

identify prospects and build pipelines

prepare persuasive and inspiring fundraising materials and communications

solicit corporate donors and manage portfolio of donors ($25,000+)

create a stewardship strategy to nurture long-term corporate donor relationships and ongoing engagement

research, write and secure government grants at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels

What you bring to the team
Fundraising knowledge and experience

experience working with corporate donors, managing prospects and developing strategies for securing gifts and sponsorships of $25,000 or more, ideally within arts, cultural, or educational institutions

initiative and creativity to identify gift opportunities and tailor approaches to meet corporate donor interests

experience engaging new corporate prospects through research, prospect identification, and personal engagement, with experience creating and executing solicitation plans





grant writing experience and experience in securing federal, provincial and municipal grants

knowledge of major gift, individual, and community fundraising practices, with knowledge of research, cultivation and engagement practices

Relationship management and communication skills

oral communication skills to interact with board members, senior level volunteers, senior management and staff

written communication skills and attention to detail to create proposals, cultivation and solicitation documents and stewardship communications that highlight the impact of corporate support

presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills to engage with corporate donors, prospects and volunteers

collaboration and consultation skills to promote cooperation and provide excellent customer service

Donor relations and program leadership skills

set and manage priorities and ensure goals are met, including developing corporate giving programs and related activities

research and develop stewardship plans to cultivate new and existing supporters

lead program operations, including donor identification and solicitation, corporate relations programs and develop and implement administrative procedures and systems

plan, execute and evaluate strategies and materials to attract and secure corporate donors and deliver programs

demonstrate analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, with experience overseeing fundraising systems and the ability to evaluate activities and results

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

a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

a comprehensive compensation and advantages 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:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

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.

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📌 Head, Corporate Fundraising (Ontario)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
📍 Ontario