Join the YMCA Development Team!
Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth. We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
- Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
- Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
- Hardworking and Dependable
- Positive Role Model
- Team Player
- Professionalism
- Enjoy working in a Social Environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
Position: Development Officer
Location: Wortley YMCA
Start Date: November 30, 2027 1 Year Contract
Compensation: $50,000-$55,000
As part of your total compensation:
- Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
- Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
- Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
- Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
- Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
Position Summary:
The Development Officer works under the direction of the Director Annual Giving and Community Engagement; in this capacity, the Development Officer is primarily involved in fundraising related activities within the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Association aimed at increasing charitable revenue.
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for fundraising, special projects, events, and grant applications
- Provide logistical and promotional support to fundraising events
- Apply for Grant Applications
- Manage and support HFA locations, Camp and Child Care in conducting successful annual fundraising campaigns
- Administer annual staff and Board giving campaigns
- Build relationships and steward donors and supporters
- Compose and produce annual communications and marketing material for your community
- Prepare and update presentations for foundation and campaign meetings
- Prepare deposits and tracking for donations
- Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Embrace and exemplify the YMCA’s five Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusiveness
Education & Skills Qualifications:
- University or College degree- writing, research, communication skills
- Minimum 3 years’ Development experience; donor relations, community fundraising and corporate development
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with event planning, sponsors acquisition, volunteer management
- Proficiency in MS Office applications is required; experience with pulling reports, registration management, input on event website creation and updates, marketing and communication materials regarding stewardship is an asset
- Ability to develop relationships quickly and easily
- Must be able to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Approaches all tasks and responsibilities from a customer service perspective
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; effective time management and ability to meet deadlines; ability to manage a flexible schedule
- Reliable transportation to facilitate travel between branches
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have own vehicle
- Must provide a current criminal record check as per YMCA policy
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:
- Please describe your philosophy of Development’s role in an organization.
- Explain why you believe you should be considered including why this role is of interest.
- Indicate your annual salary expectations.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NOTE: YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.
