Development Associate

HR à la carte • Toronto, ON

48d • CA$56,000 - CA$65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario) is seeking a Development Associate to join their team. This role is crucial in advancing fundraising strategies that support children with cancer. The Development Associate will play a hands-on role in planning and executing integrated fundraising campaigns, contributing to donor communications, and delivering stewardship experiences. The position involves supporting various fundraising initiatives, including annual and monthly giving, tribute programs, and events, while ensuring strong data integrity and reporting. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference and bringing fresh ideas to POGO's mission.

Requirements

• Relevant college/university degree or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, development, marketing, or a related field, with exposure to direct donor engagement
• Experience supporting the development and deployment of email campaigns, including audience segmentation, basic testing, and performance tracking
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail, with experience working with data, maintaining accuracy, and deploying reports
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• A warm, professional, and customer-service-oriented approach to donor and stakeholder interactions
• Experience using a CRM or database system (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or similar) is needed, with a willingness to deepen technical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a strong desire to learn and contribute to improvement
• Authorized to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the donor lifecycle (acquisition, stewardship, retention) through work, volunteer, or internship experience is an asset
• Valid driver’s license required
• Access to a vehicle desired

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of integrated fundraising campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Contribute to compelling donor communications and deliver thoughtful stewardship experiences.
• Support the annual giving program, including direct marketing campaigns (mail, email, SMS, digital), campaign calendars, and project plans.
• Build, segment, test, and deploy email campaigns in Engaging Networks.
• Update and optimize donation landing pages and program web content.
• Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance metrics.
• Support the onboarding and engagement of monthly donors and coordinate stewardship for in-memory and in-honour donors.
• Conduct outreach to support donor retention and assist with conversion strategies.
• Coordinate donor communications and recognition activities for monthly and tribute giving programs.
• Support the planning and execution of signature and community fundraising events.
• Provide administrative support for event platforms (Race Roster, OneCause, Trellis) and track event logistics.
• Assist in evaluating event performance and outcomes.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for donor inquiries and support the donor welcome and onboarding experience.
• Coordinate stewardship touchpoints, including impact reporting, milestone recognition, and acknowledgements.
• Research funding opportunities and prospective donors or sponsors.
• Assist in prospect identification, research, and qualification.
• Contribute to grant and proposal writing.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements for grants and proposals.
• Maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge, including gift processing and acknowledgements.
• Generate and support analysis of fundraising performance reports and insights.
• Ensure compliance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations related to fundraising and tax receipting.
• Provide coordination, scheduling, and administrative support to the Chief Development Officer and Development team members.
• Assist with internal workflows, meeting logistics, and preparation of presentations and materials.
• Support Development Cabinet activities and help track budgets and fundraising financials.
• Work collaboratively across teams to support fundraising and program initiatives.
• Contribute to the execution of development strategies and campaigns.
• Stay informed on fundraising trends and best practices.

Benefits

• Highly flexible work environment
• Great benefits
• Generous, inclusive team culture that values your contributions
• Hybrid work model (candidates are required to work from our Toronto office 2+ days/week)
• Competitive compensation package including comprehensive health benefits
• 3 weeks of paid vacation time
• Participation in a defined benefit pension plan with Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree