The Donor Relations & Development Officer works in partnership with the Executive Director and the Communications & Fund Development board committee to plan and execute income-generating and awareness-generating activities for Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan. Primary responsibilities include facilitating the annual giving campaign in

December, individual donor development strategies, sponsorship for special fundraising events, sponsorship for Foundations Learning's literacy programs, and the Ambassador Program. This includes creating an annual activity plan with income targets and metrics that measure the effectiveness of strategies and the progress of work and pipeline activity.

The Donor Relations & Development Officer works a standard work week but may be required to work some evenings and weekends to meet project deadlines

Job Role

1. Fund Development

- In collaboration with the Office Manager, Executive Director, Communications & Events Coordinator, and Board of Directors:

o Foster a donor-centric organization.

o Identify potential funding sources.

- Oversee the development and delivery of fundraising strategies and goals.
- Build relationships with individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other sources in consultation with the Executive Director to further extend the reach and impact of Foundations Learning's mission.
- Develop a strategic pipeline of donor and sponsor engagement.
- In cooperation with the Executive Director, develop relationships with potential funders, donors, individuals, corporations, foundations, civic groups, and faith groups.
- In cooperation with the Executive Director, develop, implement, and monitor the major gift strategy.
- In cooperation with the Office Manager and Communications & Events Coordinator, write and coordinate direct mail campaigns. This includes creating corporate and individual relationships and increasing the effectiveness of volunteer engagement and recruitment for the direct mail campaign.
- Establish, nurture, and report on legacy development strategy and implementation.




- Work with staff and the Communications & Fund Development board committee to prepare a comprehensive fund development strategy and budget.
- Strengthen donor and sponsor engagement by researching funding sources and writing sponsorship funding proposals to increase the organization's donor and sponsor funds.
- Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate.
- Implement appropriate fundraising strategies to ensure viability through grants, sponsorship, donor relations, third-party fundraisers, direct mail, and special events.
- Update the CRM regularly and pull reports necessary for campaigns, events, and stewardship.

2. Events Sponsorship Coordination:

- Plan and coordinate sponsorship for Foundations Learning's fundraising events: the Golf Tournament for Literacy, LIT UP!, We Are Story, and all third-party fundraisers or special events.

o Build relationships with new sponsors and foster relationships with existing sponsors.

o Oversee sponsorship and donor logistics.

o Support event committees in collaboration with the Communications & Events Coordinator, including leading the sponsorship event committees.

o Working alongside the Executive Director, proactively engage and build relationships with organizations, corporate sponsors, community leaders, and volunteers at the local level.

o Communicate with event attendees to ensure attendance.

o Work with the Office Manager to issue invoices and collect payments in a timely manner.

o Maintain detailed event revenue records, enter data in databases, and prepare analytical reports.

- Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.

3. Ambassador Program

- Facilitate two to three Ambassador workshops per program year.
- Work with Senior Coordinators to nominate participants for the program.




- Maintain a database of trained volunteers, staff, board members, and supporters.
- Find engaging opportunities for trained ambassadors.

Qualifications

Education and Certification

- Post-secondary degree
- Fundraising experience
- Current Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Exceptional skills in administration, project management, financial tracking, relationship building, writing, communication, and collaboration
- Excellent oral and written communication skills that ensure clear messaging, plain language, and consistent branding standards across all media (print and electronic)
- Attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills grounded in anti-racist and decolonial perspectives and learning practices
- Able to develop positive and collaborative working relationships with a variety of supporters (program participants, community-based organizations, partners, vendors, staff team, funders)
- Able to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries with stakeholders
- Knowledge of current community literacy challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of Foundations Learning
- Knowledge of adult learning principles
- Experience with brand management and awareness campaigns is an asset
- Knowledge of and experience with systems management preferred

Experience

- Experience in a similar role in a non-profit organization is an asset
- Experience with DonorPerfect
- Experience with Canva
- Competent with Office 365
- Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle (mandatory)

Salary Range

Starting wage is $25-$29/hour.

Term

This is a full-time 18-month maternity leave position.

How to Apply

If you have questions, please contact [email protected].

Submit your resume and cover letter to:

Kayla Schneider, Foundations Learning 110 21st St E, 3rd Floor, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0B6 [email protected]

Closing date: noon on Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Pay: $25.00-$29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Advantages:

- Dental care
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Donor Relations & Development Officer (Saskatoon)
🏢 Foundations Learning and Skills Saskatchewan
📍 Saskatoon