Why work for CMHA York Region?
We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:
- Competitive Total Compensation (including salary, benefits, pension)
- HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Robust Performance and Career Development program
- Learning & development opportunities
Learn more about us by visiting: https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/
We are hiring a Philanthropy Officer, Annual Giving on our Philanthropy Team!
Closing Date: November 23, 2026
Benefits Package: Full Extended Health & Dental, Life Insurance, EAP, STD, LTD, & Pension Plan. Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days after waiting period.
Salary: The salary range for this position is $56,444-68,429 *This represents the first and last step of a 7-step salary grid. Candidate experience and internal equity will be considered when determining the starting rate.
Location: This position will work out of our Newmarket office, located at 1101 Nicholson Rd, Unit 5, Newmarket, Ontario. The successful candidate will be required to attend events in and around York Region and South Simcoe. Some events take place in the evening and on weekends.
Job Profile:
The Philanthropy Officer, Annual Giving is a full-time position that is responsible for raising funds through a diverse portfolio of revenue streams including direct response, monthly/recurring giving programs, signature and community events, peer-to-peer giving, community giving, gaming, and in memory/in honour programs to acquire, retain, and upgrade annual donors. The position is also responsible for feeding the major and planned giving pipelines. The Philanthropy Officer will work closely with the Senior Director, Philanthropy to refine and execute an ongoing and meaningful donor stewardship and recognition program.
- Provide leadership and develop strategy for increasing CMHA YRSS financial resources through a comprehensive annual giving program to advance the strategic goals of the organization
- Develop annual giving plans and calendars
- Develop data-based goals and budgets, and prepare regular reports on progress
- Design and manage a comprehensive direct response program
- Analyze annual giving results to sharpen approach and increase return on investment
- Promote staff giving/engagement, monthly giving, gifts in memory/in honour, attracting and retaining new donors, and track and report program results
- Assess needs and explore new and creative methods to acquire and retain donors, keeping abreast of emerging trends
- Ensure a strong stewardship program for annual donors is in place to strengthen and build connections and future revenue initiatives
- Manage all aspects of Mental Health in Motion, the signature annual fundraising event for CMHA YRSS
- Oversee, manage, and grow a portfolio of Community Engagement Fundraising initiatives to increase revenue, build relationships, and increase CMHA YRSS awareness in York Region and South Simcoe communities
- Provide support to 3rd Party/Community events and initiatives
- Attend 3rd Party events, community event or activities, cheque presentations, speaking events, and other events on behalf of CMHA YRSS
- Project on-site support at CMHA YRSS fundraising events or community partner events (as required)
- Research, solicit or co-solicit community partners and sponsorship opportunities
- Ensure constituent records are up-to-date and activity is promptly and accurately recorded in the CRM
- Create and/or support the development of portfolio-related collateral materials
- Prepare reports, presentations, briefs
- Collaborate in the annual business planning processes, goal setting and budget setting
- Assist with financial reporting, government and funder reports and tracking donor commitments
- Monitor and research the giving landscape for new fundraising or engagement opportunities and industry best practices to grow the donor pipeline
- Develop and coordinate efforts to renew grants, sponsors, donors, and service partners
- Collaborate with appropriate teams across the organization to foster a culture of philanthropy, learning, development and teamwork
In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the incumbent is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.
Requirements:
- University degree, college diploma in Fundraising/Non-Profit Management or related discipline (events, sales, marketing) or a combination of relevant experience 2+ years or more within a charitable/not-for-profit organization is required.
- Experience in the charitable/not-for-profit sector required
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience and demonstrated success in annual giving programs, direct response/direct mail, online fundraising and events
- Minimum 1+ year experience with CRM database, ideally with Blackbaud databases (E-Tapestry, Raiser’s Edge, RENXT)
- Drivers License and access to a vehicle on a regular basis
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Understanding of CRA receipting rules and regulations
- Knowledge of PIPEDA regulations
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices
- Proven communications skills including written, interpersonal, organizations, negotiation and oral/presentation skills needed
- Confident, friendly, professional, and comfortable with cold calling
- Experience managing projects with tight time lines and firm deadlines
- Ability to read and understand contracts and agreements
- Understanding of finance, budgeting and event management
- Ability to read and understand financial statements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated success and evidence of ability to develop and coordinate funding proposals and applications
- Demonstrated experience in computer programs, donor databases and social media platforms such as Raisers Edge, MailChimp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a small team
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external clients and volunteers
- Ability to work efficiently under time pressures while managing a diverse range of assignments and projects where accuracy and attentional to detail are vital
- Commitment to providing strong customer service to donors, fundraising staff, volunteers, and key stakeholders
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to the job. This information is not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job.
This position reports to the Senior Director, Philanthropy.
Working Conditions:
- A combination of in-office and in-community work
- Sitting at a desk, and communication over the phone/via virtual meetings
- Primarily 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends required
- Flexible work hours are required during peak times
Disclaimer: In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding and direction this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions not noted here.
Application Procedures:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ search for Donor Engagement Officer Job Posting, Click on the “Apply Now” button and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume.
Complete the application form and submit the following:
- Cover letter with 300 words or less and tell us why you would want this role and why you should be considered for the position (PDF or Word)
- Resume (PDF or Word)
CMHA-YRSS is dedicated to promoting employment equity and dismantling obstacles to employment for marginalized communities. CMHA-YRSS supports the journey to mental wellness, and we welcome applicants with lived experience of mental illness. In acknowledgment of the systemic underrepresentation faced by Black, Indigenous, racialized peoples, and those living with disabilities, this opportunity has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We therefore extend invitations for applications from the following groups:
- Racialized Persons
- Indigenous Persons
- Persons living with Disabilities
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
