TITLE:

Officer, Research & Philanthropy

REPORTS TO:

Senior Director, Campaigns

DETAILS:

Full-time, salaried

VACANCY STATUS:

This posting is for a new vacancy

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 30, 2026

START DATE:

TBA

LOCATION:

Toronto Reference Library at 789 Yonge Street.

Foundation team members currently operate within a hybrid work schedule

Hiring Salary Range:

$60,000 - $70,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Eligible for additional compensation in annual performance bonus. Employer also matches, in part, contributions made to a defined-benefit pension.

Toronto Public Library Foundation: Helping Write the Library's Next Great Chapter

Toronto Public Library Foundation connects the generosity of donors with the limitless potential of Toronto Public Library—the world's biggest and busiest urban public library system. Together, we transform Torontonians' love of the library into vital support for programs, collections, and spaces that help people learn, connect, and thrive. With our donors, we're expanding literacy programs for kids, bridging the digital divide, strengthening civic engagement, and building inclusive, welcoming spaces in every neighbourhood in our city.

Role Summary:

The Officer, Research & Philanthropy supports TPLF's major gift fundraising through prospect research, prospect management, and fundraising data analytics. Reporting to the Senior Director, Campaigns and working closely with members of the Philanthropy and Donor Database teams, the Prospect Research Officer will help identify and qualify prospective donors, prepare research and briefing materials,



maintain accurate fundraising data and provide information that supports fundraising strategy and decision-making. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a significant fundraising campaign as part of a strong and collaborative development team.

Key Responsibilities:

Prospect Research and Pipeline Development

- Conduct thorough and accurate prospect research to identify, qualify and prioritize prospective donors at the major gift level ($25K+), with a focus on individuals and foundations;
- Prepare research profiles and briefing notes for fundraising staff and volunteers, ensuring fundraisers are well informed for meetings and campaign-related activities;
- Support the development and ongoing management of major gift portfolios in collaboration with fundraisers
- Track foundation grant applications, reporting and renewal deadlines and coordinate timely follow-up;
- Monitor news and announcements related to prospects/donors, campaigns and philanthropy;
- Maintain and monitor prospect activity, moves management, and portfolio performance, providing insights that support effective donor cultivation and solicitation strategies;
- Support the Senior Director, Campaigns in developing and maintaining prospect management standards across the Philanthropy team.

Data Management & Analysis





- Support the tracking of major gift fundraising-related activity in the donor database (Raisers Edge NXT), ensuring integrity of donor and campaign-related data in Raisers Edge
- Work with the Senior Manager, Donor Data and Operations to prepare reports, including donor lists, revenue updates and fundraising activity reports related to campaign and major giving
- Collaborate with the Senior Director, Campaigns to analyze donor, prospect, and portfolio data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for strategic action.
- Participate in the Raisers Edge working group and collaborate on strategic initiatives that improve donor database practices

Fundraising Support

- Provide research and briefing support for donor events and campaign cabinet meetings, with some administrative coordination as required.
- Support financial tracking and reporting related to major gift and campaign activities, ensuring accurate documentation and budget monitoring.
- Provide coordination and operational support for philanthropy initiatives, campaign activities, donor engagement projects and the broader philanthropy team.

Qualifications & Competences:

Education & Experience

- 3-5 years of experience in prospect research in a non-profit organization or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
- Experience with a fundraising database such as Raisers Edge NXT.

Skills & Abilities

- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex information and competing priorities;
- Solid problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data, identify

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