Pine River Institute provides treatment to support youth struggling with addictive behaviours and related mental health challenges to get their lives, relationships and futures back on track. The comprehensive live-in and family-focused treatment program is highly acclaimed and the only one of its kind in Canada. Pine River also provides extensive education and training in the community. The Development Department at Pine River implements fundraising strategies to steward the support of donors and volunteers, gaining donations and resources to fund operations, capital projects and programs.Start Date: ImmediateVacancy: existing roleLocation: Toronto, ON (hybrid)This position supports the team in the fast-paced and donor-centric world of development fundraising and donor stewardship in a hybrid work model. This role is both internally and externally focused, supporting the fundraising team and finance, responding to donor inquiries and coordinating and supporting stewardship and campaign events. The Coordinator must interact seamlessly with a skilled demeanor across a broad range of individuals including members of the Senior Management Team, Board of Directors, committee volunteers and donors. This requires attention to detail, initiative, and an ability to multi-task.The ideal candidate is confident, enthusiastic, resourceful, tech-savvy, forward-thinking, self-motivated, and a creative problem solver. They have a keen interest in supporting Pine River's mission to serve youth who are struggling with mental health and addiction challenges, and their families.Responsibilities (will include,



but are not limited to the following)Gift processing, acknowledgement and receipting, working in collaboration with the Finance departmentCoordinate and distribute donor communications, solicitations and distribution lists via Constant Contact in coordination with the Development ManagerRespond to donor inquiries, tax receipt requests, contact updatesProvide administrative assistance to the Executive Director of Development by scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence and other administrative duties as assignedProvide prospect research through Google searches, CharityData, Bloomberg, and other resourcesPrepare and distribute prospect/donor profiles for staff and volunteers as requestedPrepare and submit proposals and grant applications as requestedAssist with fundraising and stewardship events on and off campusCoordinate third party events with donors and friends (such as donor-initiated golf tournaments, picnics, parties, etc.) This may require travel to campus and event sitesTrain team members on Donor Perfect, gift processing, acknowledgement and receipting, data entry and management, and other department systems and protocolsSupport the Development Committee of the Board of DirectorsCoordinate and schedule committee meetings,



monitor RSVPs and attendance, attend meetings in person and virtually, take detailed notes, prepare and distribute agendas, minutes and action itemsSupport any ad-hoc or sub-committees of the Development Committee or departmentJob Requirements3+ years' experience or equivalent education/volunteering/work experience in a fundraising settingDemonstrated experience and proficiency with Donor Perfect or a similar donor databaseHigh computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsKnowledge of donor research protocols and toolsFamiliarity with fundraising moves management and operationsDemonstrated professionalism and discretionStrong communication skills both in written and spoken interactions with internal and external stakeholders. High level of verbal and written accuracyExperience working with and supporting volunteersDemonstrated initiative, and ability to work independentlyCritical thinking skills to investigate, problem solve and/or anticipate issues before they ariseInterest in supporting the mission of Pine River Institute and contributing to a supportive work culture and close-knit teamWe offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to be part of a highly dedicated team, supporting a vital cause.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA}, Pine River Institute strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are nondiscriminatory and barrier-free. If you require accommodation, please advise in advance of attending the interview.

📌 Full-Time Development Coordinator (Toronto)
🏢 Pine River Institute
📍 Toronto