We are currently looking for a Manager, Annual Giving &

- Donor Engagement to join our team of committed professionals. This Full time position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Chippewa location in North Bay. Under the leadership of the Vice President, Philanthropy &
- Community Engagement and working closely with the Vice President, Impact &
- Growth, the Manager, Annual Giving &
- Donor Engagement is a frontline fundraising role responsible for growing individual and community philanthropy across YMCA NEO, with a significant focus on strengthening and expanding the donor pipeline in key communities.

The Manager leads annual giving, manages annual and mid-level donor relationships, develops and qualifies emerging major-gift prospects, leads donor acquisition, retention, renewal, reactivation, and upgrading strategies, and serves as the primary philanthropy relationship lead for community and third-party fundraising.

The Manager is accountable for translating donor intelligence and fundraising infrastructure into active relationship development, solicitation, stewardship, and philanthropic revenue. The Manager works in close partnership with the Manager, Philanthropy Strategy &

- Operations, who leads fundraising systems, prospect intelligence, reporting, and institutional giving.

START DATE: December 1, 2026 or as soon as possible

LOCATION: North Bay, ON (hybrid options available)

RATE OF PAY*: $60,000 - $67,000 annually

HOURS: 40 per week with some evenings and weekends

*We recognize that everyone brings different experiences and strengths, and compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, and alignment with the role. In alignment with our compensation practices, we consider internal equity when determining starting rates.

What You'll Do Manage an active portfolio of annual, mid-level, and emerging major-gift donors and prospects across YMCA NEO communities

Develop individualized cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, renewal, and upgrade strategies aligned with donor interests and YMCA priorities

Build relationships through meetings, calls, visits, personalized communications, site visits,



and meaningful engagement

Solicit philanthropic gifts and manage donors through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, renewal, and upgrading

Identify and qualify donors with potential for increased investment and manage deliberate transitions into the Vice President’s major-gift portfolio

Maintain accurate donor plans, contacts, moves, results, and next actions in the CRM

Lead YMCA NEO’s annual giving program and develop annual plans aligned with philanthropy strategy and revenue objectives

Lead donor acquisition, renewal, retention, upgrading, lapsed-donor reactivation, monthly giving, and seasonal or annual appeals

Work with Strategy &

- Operations to identify segments, analyze giving behaviour, forecast results, and monitor performance

Lead stewardship for annual and mid-level individual donors and community supporters

Develop personalized stewardship plans and ensure timely recognition, acknowledgement, and impact communication

Coordinate donor meetings, impact updates, presentations, site visits, and recognition opportunities

Serve as the primary philanthropy relationship lead for community and third-party fundraising initiatives

Develop relationships with community fundraisers, volunteers, supporters, groups, local businesses, and partners, with a particular focus on North Bay

Develop donor proposals, presentations, briefing materials, and cases for support related to assigned relationships

Participate in donor meetings, site visits, presentations, and campaign-readiness activities as a frontline relationship lead You'll Bring to the Role College diploma or University degree in Fundraising, Communications, Business, Non-Profit Management, or a related field

Five or more (5+) years of experience in frontline fundraising, donor engagement,



or relationship-based sales, or a related field

Demonstrated success managing donor portfolios and cultivating, soliciting, renewing, and upgrading philanthropic relationships

Experience planning or delivering annual-giving, donor-acquisition, retention, or reactivation activity

Experience working with volunteers and community or third-party fundraising initiatives

Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Deep understanding of donor and community centered fundraising, annual giving, portfolio management, solicitation, and stewardship practices

Ability to listen carefully, navigate sensitive conversations, and build long-term trust

Demonstrated ability to manage revenue goals, multiple donor relationships, and competing deadlines

Comfort working collaboratively within a team-based fundraising and moves-management model

Campaign or major gift fundraising experience is an asset

Valid G class driver’s license and access to a vehicle

CFRE or progress toward CFRE designation is an asset

Current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check What We Offer

As a charity and community-based organization, we know how important connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people.

We provide: Free YMCA membership for you + your family

Discounts on camps, child care, and recreation programs

Paid vacation + personal/sick days

Comprehensive health & dental, including vision + wellness supports (chiro, massage, mental health, naturopathy & more!)

Employee &

- Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports

Life, disability, and accident insurance coverage

YMCA Federation Pension Plan

Mileage reimbursement

Team events + staff recognition

Learning & development opportunities

Explore different YMCA roles and career paths

Flexible hours + hybrid work options (role dependent) HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume by November 17, 2026 to the attention of the Personnel Committee.

📌 Manager, Annual Giving & Donor Engagement (North Bay)
🏢 YMCA Northeastern Ontario
📍 North Bay