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Title of Job: Development Officer, Corporate Donations
Date: October 22, 2026
Closing Date: November 06, 2026
Location: Toronto, ON - Development & Communications
Compensation: $74,083 - $ 86,715 Annually Prorated
Work Type: Hybrid
Job ID: 11086034
Existing or New Position: Existing

Who We Are
LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 19,534 annually and providing 1,839 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

• Research and identify new corporate donors that align with LOFT’s mission, values, and funding priorities.
• Develop and maintain a robust database of corporate prospects, tracking key information to support targeted outreach efforts.

• In collaboration with the Senior Manager, Grants & Corporate Donations, achieve corporate donation revenue, quarterly new business, KPI diversification, and renewal and upgrade goals.
• Analyze results against targets, identify trends and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations to support leadership decisions and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Grants and Corporate Donations, to craft compelling donation proposals tailored to corporate prospects.
• Conduct discovery, solicitation, and stewardship meetings, primarily in person, with donors and prospects.
• Manage a pipeline of corporate prospects, supporting relationship cultivation from initial contact through securing donations.
• Assist in developing customized investment opportunities aligned with corporate donors' needs and interests.
• Manage a portfolio of existing and new corporate donors to renew support and generate new revenue.​ Focus on donations of at least $25,000 each.
• Provide accurate, timely quarterly revenue forecasts.
• Record all moves management activity promptly and accurately in Raiser's Edge.
• Translate portfolio data into actionable insights on retention, acquisition, engagement, and return on investment.
• Own assigned opportunities from qualification through successful solicitation and stewardship.

• Collaborate on developing and implementing stewardship strategies to ensure long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate donors.
• Track and manage corporate donor deliverables, ensuring commitments are met and relationships are nurtured.
• Work with internal teams to ensure proper recognition and fulfillment of benefits.

• Collaborate with internal teams to design and execute corporate events, including donor recognition events, community engagement activities, and networking opportunities.
• Develop and manage employee engagement programs that enhance corporate donor involvement, such as volunteer opportunities, matching gift programs, and team-building initiatives.
• Support volunteer recruitment and training for these events.

• Collaborate with the communications team to develop engaging proposals, stewardship reports, social media and website posts and advertising materials that promote the value of corporate donors.
• Support the Senior Manager, Grants & Corporate Donations in reporting to stakeholders on support outcomes, financial impact, and engagement metrics.

• Post-secondary education in development, marketing, communications, or equivalent professional and lived experience.
• 5 years of experience in fundraising, corporate donations, or business development.
• A postgraduate certificate in fundraising from a recognized institution is an asset.
• A Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation, or working towards this designation, is considered a strong asset.

• This role operates within a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days a week in the office required.
• The position involves walking and sitting for extended periods, using office equipment and computers, and occasionally lifting and moving up to 25 pounds. The ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in various meeting configurations is also required.

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LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting hrteam@loftcs.org or (416) 979-1994.