About Lymphoma Canada
Lymphoma Canada, a patient advocacy organization founded in 1998, is the only national organization focused entirely on lymphoma. Lymphoma Canada empowers both patients and the community through education, support, advocacy and research. As a registered charity, we are led by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from the Canadian lymphoma community, and are guided by expert members of our Scientific Advisory Board composed of Canadian researchers and clinicians. Lymphoma Canada funds Canadian researchers, and our resources are derived from Canadian statistics, featuring only Canadian-specific information.
As a national registered charity, Lymphoma Canada is committed to building a sustainable and diversified fundraising program that supports long-term growth and impact.
Additional information about Lymphoma Canada is available on our website at lymphoma.ca.
Position Summary
The Fund Development Officer plays a key role in advancing Lymphoma Canada’s fundraising strategy by supporting revenue growth across individual giving, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising initiatives.
This role is ideal for a relationship-focused fundraising professional who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of Canadians affected by lymphoma and CLL.
Reporting to the National Director of Fund Development, the Officer will support donor engagement, prospect research, fundraising campaigns, and partnership development while helping to strengthen a diversified and sustainable fundraising program.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Development
- Support implementation of the organization’s annual fund development plan.
- Contribute to revenue growth strategies across individual giving, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising.
- Assist in identifying, researching, and qualifying prospective donors and sponsors.
- Support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to deepen donor engagement.
- Monitor fundraising performance against targets and contribute to forecasting and revenue reporting.
Donor Relations & Stewardship
- Help the National Director in the management of donors and sponsors, ensuring timely stewardship and meaningful engagement.
- Coordinate donor recognition activities, impact reporting, and stewardship communications.
- Prepare tailored proposals, sponsorship packages, and follow-up materials.
- Maintain regular and proactive communication with donors and partners.
Campaign & Appeals Management
- Support the execution of annual giving campaigns, peer-to-peer initiatives, and direct mail appeals.
- Collaborate with the Social Media and Digital Marketing Manager to develop compelling donor messaging.
- Assist in building and managing online fundraising pages and digital campaigns.
- Track campaign performance and analyze results to inform future strategy.
Corporate & Community Engagement
- Support development and stewardship of corporate partnerships, including sponsorship and employee engagement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for workplace giving, matching gift programs, and cause marketing partnerships.
- Provide strategic support for third-party and community fundraising initiatives (with limited logistical execution).
Volunteer Engagement & Fund Development Support
- Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers engaged in fundraising initiatives.
- Develop furdraising resources and tools to support volunteer-led fundraising efforts
- Monitor volunteer engagement and fundraising outcomes and provide support as needed
- Maintain accurate volunteer records and track engagement metrics within the donor database where applicable.
Database Management & Reporting
- Support administrative staff in the timely processing of donations, tax receipting, and donor acknowledgements.
- Generate donor reports, revenue reports, and campaign performance summaries.
- Uphold best practices in data integrity and donor privacy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Postsecondary degree or certificate in fundraising, nonprofit management, business administration, marketing/communications for nonprofit organizations.
- Minimum 2-3 years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, sponsor development, within the charitable or nonprofit sector.
- Demonstrated experience supporting revenue-generating initiatives (annual fund, corporate partnerships, major gifts, or peer-to-peer fundraising).
- Experience managing donor relationships and stewardship activities.
- Experience working with fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge experience strongly preferred).
- Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and donor lifecycle management.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinker with a revenue-growth mindset.
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written communication skills, particularly in donor-facing communications.
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret fundraising data and trends.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency important).
- Flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend events as required.
· French language proficiency is considered an asset.
Position Details
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
Why Join Lymphoma Canada?
- Make a meaningful impact for Canadians affected by lymphoma and CLL.
- Join a collaborative, mission-driven national organization.
- Contribute to the growth of an expanding fundraising program.
- Access professional development opportunities.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $53,000.00-$58,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience in a fundraising role working with a charity. Do you have a minimum of 3 years experience in a fundraising role working with a charity?
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills required. What is your proficiency level in written and oral communication in English?
- How many years of experience do you have using donor management software Raiser's Edge?
- How many years of experience do you have using the FrontStream fundraising platform?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5N 2W5
