Position Type: Full-time 18-month Contract (40 hours per week)

Schedule: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday. The successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to facilitate and attend events.

Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00, commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Resource Development Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing fundraising initiatives, community engagement strategies, and resource development activities that support the organization’s mission and strategic goals. This role focuses on securing financial and in-kind support through the cultivation of relationships with donors, sponsors, grant funders, and community partners. Key responsibilities include developing and managing fundraising campaigns and events, preparing grant and funding proposals, fostering community partnerships, and ensuring revenue generation targets are achieved through events and resource development practices.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Coordination

- Lead the planning, development, and execution of signature fundraising events, including annual celebrations, community events, and other fundraising campaigns.
- Secure sponsorships, in-kind donations, vendors, volunteers, and community support to maximize event impact and revenue generation.
- Develop event-related fundraising and promotional materials, including sponsorship packages, marketing collateral, event communications, digital content, etc., in collaboration with the Communications Coordinator.
- Manage event registration systems, website updates, and participant engagement activities.
- Oversee day-of-event logistics, including setup, volunteer coordination, troubleshooting, and event execution.
- Conduct post-event evaluations, stewardship activities, and reporting to measure outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Donor, Sponsor and Partnership Development

- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with prospective and existing donors, sponsors, corporate partners, and community organizations.
- Conduct outreach activities, including networking, speaking engagements, presentations and sponsorship solicitations
- Maintain and strengthen partnerships through engagement,



impact reporting, recognition, and stewardship initiatives.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date donor, sponsor, and partnership records within the organization's database
- Act as the primary liaison with community donation programs, United Way workplace giving campaigns and other community partnerships.
- Recruit and manage Corporate Volunteers to create impact in CLB programs and services
- Bi-monthly reporting on outcomes and impact to the Resource Development Committee

Grant Writing and Proposals

- Research, identify, and apply for funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other granting opportunities
- Maintain a grant database to track application deadlines, reporting requirements and funding cycles.
- Write explicit and compelling grant applications that align with funding priorities and CLB Strategic Plan
- Track successful grants and ensure that all objectives are completed. Work closely with the teams to ensure outcomes align with priorities and goals
- Report on grants and funding opportunities for leadership and Resource Development Committee
- Evaluate funded projects and conduct any post-grant events such as recognition events, media release, etc.,

Community Outreach and Communications

- Build and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, service clubs, local businesses, government representatives, and other stakeholders to enhance organizational goals.
- Represent CLB at community events, networking functions, conferences, and meetings, including Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, and other community organizations.
- Deliver presentations, public speaking engagements, and outreach activities to increase awareness of the CLB’s mission and values.




- Chair and lead the Staff Appreciation Committee to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture through employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee staff appreciation and lunch events, celebrations, recognition programs, and employee engagement activities throughout the year.
- Lead special projects for the agency such as Challenger Baseball, Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign, Donation Warehouse partnership, and more.
- Oversee and provide direction to the Communications Specialist, ensuring communications, marketing and promotional activities align with CLB’s strategic goals and brand standards.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree and/or diploma in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in fund development, grant writing, corporate/donor stewardship, and non-profit communications.
- Grant Writing: Proven background in researching, writing, and securing governmental, foundation, and corporate grants.
- Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal abilities to engage donors, volunteers, and community partners.
- Organization: High attention to detail, multi-tasking capability, and time-management skills to handle concurrent campaigns

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are requested to contact Human Resources and encouraged to make their accommodation needs known in advance.

Individual compensation and placement of this role in the range is based on different factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies, and internal equity as they relate to the role.

Join us in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and enhancing the quality of life for the individuals we support. Apply today to make a meaningful impact!

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience writing grant proposals?
- How many years of management experience do you have?
- Are you able to provide proof of vaccination for 2 doses against covid-19?

Work Location: In person

📌 Resource Development Manager (18-month Contract) (Burlington)
🏢 Community Living Burlington
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