External Relations / Partnerships & Development Language of Position(s): 1 Temporary - 12 months with possibility of extension We offer hands-on, science and technology-based experiences that help visitors of all ages understand and contribute to the world around us. Play a key role in developing new and existing funding partnerships, achieving revenue goals and ensuring optimum stewardship as a key member of our collaborative Development team. OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. Contributing to the overall fundraising goals of the Development team, you will play a significant role in stewarding and nurturing relationships with donors, sponsors and volunteers of the Ontario Science Centre. The role requires a self-starter with strong sales, stewardship, donor research and event planning experience coupled with superior written and oral communication skills that enable you to interact with various types of stakeholders. Donor Stewardship and Event Planning • Experience in developing and implementing stewardship plans for individual, government, corporate, and foundation donors, ensuring timely and meaningful recognition of their contributions. • Familiarity with tracking performance measurement indicators (for reporting purposes)• Strong familiarity with fundraising databases (preferably SalesForce) and handling personal and private information Strong experience in prospect research, background profiling, writing and producing proposals, promotional materials, presentations and recommending approach strategies. • Understanding of fundraising and donor relations principles, techniques, benchmarks and best practices. 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, Toronto Region All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing. This site is maintained by the Government of Ontario