Fundraiser - Communication, Confidence & Impact

$19/hr to start + bonuses | $20/hr after evaluation | Paid training | 32+ hours/week

So much of life happens through a screen now.

This job doesn't.

Public Outreach is hiring outgoing, resilient people to join our face-to-face fundraising teams across Toronto and the GTA.

You'll spend your day having real conversations with real people - building confidence, learning how to communicate effectively, and raising funds for nonprofit organizations working on important causes.

No fundraising experience required. We'll teach you.

QUICK ROLE OVERVIEW

- $19/hour to start
- $20/hour after successful evaluation
- Performance bonuses on top of your hourly wage
- Guaranteed hourly pay - not commission-only
- Paid training from day one
- Minimum 32 hours per week
- Full 8-hour shifts
- At least one weekend day
- In-person interview and initial training in downtown Toronto
- Fundraising locations throughout Toronto and the GTA

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO

You'll work face-to-face with members of the public at locations like malls, hospitals, busy streets, and other public spaces.

You'll:

- Approach and start conversations with new people
- Learn about the nonprofit campaign you're representing
- Explain important issues in a clear, human way
- Tell stories and answer questions
- Build rapport with people from different backgrounds
- Ask people to become monthly donors
- Work toward individual and team fundraising goals
- Receive regular coaching and apply feedback

Some conversations will be great.

Some people will walk straight past you.

You'll hear "no" regularly.

The people who succeed aren't necessarily the loudest people in the room. They're curious, resilient, coachable, and able to move confidently into the next conversation.

BUILD SKILLS YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE

This job will challenge you to become better at:

- Communication
- Storytelling
- Persuasion
- Active listening
- Confidence
- Handling rejection
- Reading different personalities
- Goal-setting
- Leadership




- Staying composed under pressure

These skills can translate into nonprofit work, advocacy, communications, sales, leadership, and plenty of careers that depend on working well with people.

WHO TENDS TO THRIVE HERE

You might be a great fit if you:

- Genuinely enjoy talking to people
- Want to become a stronger communicator
- Are comfortable approaching strangers
- Can handle hearing "no"
- Like active, social work
- Are motivated by goals
- Take feedback seriously
- Care about health, humanitarian, social, or community issues
- Can reliably travel throughout the GTA
- Want work where your personality actually matters

People join us from hospitality, retail, theatre, education, customer service, sales, advocacy, volunteering, and plenty of completely unrelated backgrounds.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Your in-person interview and initial training take place at our downtown Toronto office at 260 Spadina Ave.

After training, you'll work with your team at fundraising locations throughout Toronto and the GTA.

Depending on your team and campaign, that could include:

- Shopping malls
- Hospitals
- Busy streets and public spaces
- Other community locations

You are not expected to report to downtown Toronto before every fundraising shift.

Your fundraising location and nonprofit campaign may change as team and campaign needs change.

You must be able to reliably get yourself to your assigned work location using public transit, your own vehicle, or another dependable transportation option.

SCHEDULE

You must be able to commit to:

- At least 32 hours per week
- Full 8-hour fundraising shifts




- Availability throughout the week
- At least one weekend day
- Travelling to assigned GTA fundraising locations

Full-time availability is strongly preferred.

PAY & BENEFITS

- $19/hour starting wage
- $20/hour after successful evaluation
- Guaranteed hourly pay
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives
- Paid training
- Ongoing coaching
- Leadership opportunities
- Health and dental benefits for eligible full-time employees after 6 months of full-time work
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance resources

Your hourly wage is guaranteed. Your performance still matters.

COME AS YOU ARE

We want Public Outreach to be a workplace where people can genuinely be themselves.

Our teams include members of the LGBTQ+ community, and creating an environment where people feel safe, respected, supported, and welcome matters to us.

Queer, trans, and applicants from underrepresented communities are welcome here.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Please make sure you:

- Are 18 or older
- Are legally authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship
- Can consistently work at least 32 hours per week
- Can work full 8-hour shifts
- Are available for at least one weekend day
- Can reliably travel throughout the GTA
- Are comfortable approaching strangers
- Are comfortable being active and on your feet throughout your shift
- Are willing to work toward fundraising goals and receive regular coaching

READY TO TALK TO SOME ACTUAL HUMANS?

If you're looking for active, social work where your communication skills, resilience, personality, and ability to connect with people actually matter, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today.

Public Outreach is an equal prospect employer. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: On the road

📌 Fundraiser - Communication, Confidence & Impact (Toronto)
🏢 Public Outreach Consultancy
📍 Toronto