Development Officer

On behalf of our client -Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC), Jump Recruitment is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Development Officer. This is a permanent full-time position.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can build meaningful relationships, drive impactful fundraising initiatives and plan exciting philanthropic events? If so, we want you to join our team!
About Us
We are a national charity dedicated to making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve. With a small but mighty team, we work collaboratively to drive fundraising efforts that support our mission.
About the Role
As a Development Officer, you will play a key role in advancing our fundraising efforts, with a strong focus on event coordination and relationship management. Your primary responsibility will be overseeing and expanding our Shave for the Brave campaign by engaging with corporate stakeholders to build participation. You will also lead execution of special Shave events by planning logistics, stewarding shavers, managing budgets and reporting, etc.
Additionally, you will contribute to fundraising communications, including annual appeals, proposals, and donor outreach. You will support our Director of Development in various development campaigns and provide administrative assistance to the fund development team as needed.
Key Responsibilities

• Fund Development & Event Coordination
• Lead outreach efforts for Shave for the Brave, engaging corporate stakeholders
• Ensure smooth planning and execution of events and fundraising activities.
• Donor Communications & Appeals
• Write compelling stories and impactful messaging for appeals, proposals, and campaigns.
• Assist in various donor stewardship activities.
• Outreach & Relationship Building
• Identify and engage new supporters through outreach and cold calls.
• Strengthen relationships with current donors, volunteers, and partners.
• Technology & Administration
• Utilize donor management systems (DonorPerfect, Raisin) to track relationships and campaigns.
• Leverage AI and technology for improved fundraising and engagement.
• Conduct research to support donor cultivation and new fundraising initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Flexible and creative, with the ability to problem solve during high demanding times.
• Organized with high attention to detail, staying on top of all of the little details to ensure a successful event/initiative
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to tell compelling stories.
• Fundraising experience, particularly with appeals and campaigns.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with a variety of stakeholders.
• Initiative and creativity in developing and executing fundraising ideas.
• Tech-savviness, including experience with DonorPerfect, Raisin, and AI tools.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
• Strong research skills to support donor outreach and campaign development.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate, growing team making a meaningful impact.
• Work in a flexible and collaborative environment.
• Lead and contribute to exciting fundraising campaigns with national reach.

To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to
Brendan Hagerty | [email protected]
Jump Recruitment Specialists | www.jumpcareers.ca
At YACC and Jump Recruitment we recognize the value of diversity and are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities Jump Recruitment and the organizations we operate within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodations they may need during the recruitment process. This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.