Lead OSCIA’s business development and funding acquisition strategy from a hybrid position based in Guelph, Ontario. Bring proposal writing and strategic partnership expertise.
The Director provides organization-wide leadership for revenue diversification, funding acquisition, member services, communications, and events. This senior role advances OSCIA’s strategic priorities through competitive proposals, grant applications, business cases, sponsorships, and partnerships. You will coordinate program, research, finance, and information technology contributors while reporting measurable results.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and update business development and revenue diversification strategies
Identify and pursue grants, contracts, sponsorships, and partnerships
Lead proposals, funding applications, submissions, and business cases
Maintain funding pipelines, calendars,



milestones, and follow-up processes
Report funding, revenue, pipeline, and renewal performance to leadership
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, communications, marketing, or related field
At least 10 years’ progressive related experience
At least 8 years in senior management or director-level roles
Success securing funding, contracts, sponsorships, or partnership revenue
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and relevant data tools
Shape OSCIA’s sustainable growth through funding acquisition, persuasive proposals, strategic partnerships, and measurable revenue diversification across Ontario agriculture.

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📌 Director Business Development Funding (Ontario)
🏢 Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
📍 Ontario