Development Assistant

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Development Assistant to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.

Position Summary

The Nature Conservancy of Canada Ontario Region, is seeking an individual to fill the position of Development Assistant.

The Development Assistant will be responsible for updating information in the Raiser's Edge (RE) database to generate accurate queries, providing administrative support for the entire Development Department, and participating in the coordination and organization of recognition and fundraising events and activities in line with NCC's mission.

Key Responsibilities

Management of Raiser's Edge (RE) database - 30%:

• Maintain database.
• Keep database up to date. Record, in the appropriate RE files, actions already taken or to be taken;
• Track donations received;
• Carry out queries to enable rigorous analysis of the information contained in the database, which can be used for a number of Development Department initiatives;
• Archive funding requests;

Donor recognition and outreach - 25

• Collaborate in the preparation of solicitation and recognition documents (thank-you letters, follow-up reports, etc.);
• Manage administrative aspects of donation follow-up (processing of forms, mailing and/or e-mailing of thank-you letters and donation receipts, etc.);
• Collaborate in the creation and maintenance of a donor recognition tracking document.

Event organization - 25% of sales

• In collaboration with members of the Development and Communications team, support the organization of various events such as: site visits, regional campaigns, brand outreach, or other events with partners;
• Generate invitation lists for various events.
• Manage e-mailing and mailing of invitations.

Other - 20

• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Development Director

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of the basic rules and sequences involved in organizing an event;
• Ability to take on multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines;
• Ability to handle and manage highly confidential information;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• High level of attention to detail, intellectual rigor, attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong team spirit;
• Curiosity, willingness to learn
• Appreciation of the Nature Conservancy of Canada's mission and willingness to learn more about it;
• Interest and openness to equity, diversity and inclusion in internal and external tasks. 
• Spoken and written French required
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of Raiser's Edge or a similar fundraising database
• Knowledge of fundraising

Application Deadline

July 13, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. 

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca.