Development Officer, Philanthropic Partnerships

About Food Banks Canada

At Food Banks Canada, our commitment stretches across the nation, tirelessly supporting and enhancing the work of over 5,500 food banks and community organizations. We invest in, advocate for, and bolster their critical efforts. Through diligent research, we delve into the root causes of food insecurity, devising actionable solutions informed by our findings as we work to create a Canada where no one goes hungry.

In 2024, Waterstone Human Capital recognized our workplace for embodying one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures of the year. This distinction highlights best-in-class Canadian organizations with cultures that have helped them enhance performance. For us, performance means advancing our mission and achieving organizational goals collaboratively with a team that is happy, healthy and engaged.

Our efforts and impact are expanding, and we're opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that's both meaningful and captivating. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for all our roles at Food Banks Canada as we support Canadians across the country.

About the Role

The Development Officer, Philanthropic Partnerships provides exceptional organizational support in the areas of foundations, and corporate partnerships. These activities include fund development and food-raising efforts, partnership relationship, impact report writing, and donor stewardship. They ensure a positive image of Food Banks Canada with the food banking network, organizational stakeholders, and the public. The Development Officer, Philanthropic Partnerships also works closely with program leads to ensure that donor deliverables are met and reported on in a timely manner.

Please note, this is a temporary 18-month term position.

What You Will Be Doing

• Oversee a portfolio of philanthropic donors and prospects, identifying those with an interest in Food Banks Canada’s work, engaging with them, soliciting, and closing gifts, and nurturing donor relationships to uncover opportunities for growth
• Work collaboratively with Philanthropic Partnerships team to develop Letters of Intent, impact reports and stewardship plans in collaboration with other internal teams
• Collaborate with the Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships and Director, Philanthropic Partnerships to develop grant proposals in consultation with the programs, research/advocacy, food, and other development team members
• Support the Director, Philanthropic Partnerships on a portfolio of foundations and corporations who are philanthropically focused
• Assist the Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships to broker strategic relationships and partnership opportunities that help to raise funds and food to benefit the food banks network
• Maintain a grant proposal and reporting calendar, ensuring that deadlines are met
• Serve as the liaison between program leads and the development team
• Ensure the CRM records for assigned foundations and accounts are current and maintain excellent data hygiene
• Complete broad-based research to investigate program alignment to create a pipeline of suitable foundation leads

What You Will Need

• Completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent in writing/communications (preferred), fundraising management, or public relations
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in fundraising management, or public relations or communications in development/fundraising for a not for profit or charitable organization or support position
• Superior writing and presentation development skills, with a preference for candidates with experience completing cases for support and impact reporting
• Prospect research experience and knowledge of prospect research tools
• An eye for document design, editing skills and expertise in different design software is a strong asset
• Work or volunteer experience with food banks and/or hunger reduction is a strong asset

Working Conditions

• Temporary 18-month term position
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• This position is remote and may be based anywhere in Canada

Application Information:

If this opportunity to work with an exciting, growing, national non-profit appeals to you, please apply with your cover letter and resume. Additional information on this role can be found in the full job description.

This posting will remain open until end of day Thursday, March 20th, 2025.

We look forward to hearing from and connecting with you!

Food Banks Canada believes that diversity is the cornerstone of excellence within our team and mirrors the community we serve. We warmly invite candidates of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Committed to an accessible recruitment journey, Food Banks Canada ensures a barrier-free experience. Should you be approached for a job opportunity, please reach out to kimberley@engagedhr.com if you require accommodations.

We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.