Is This You?

Are you motivated by the opportunity to positively impact mental health for young people in Canada? Are you passionate about helping youth navigate the complexities of growing up in today's technology-driven world? If so, Kids Help Phone is looking for dynamic individuals like you to join our team.

At Kids Help Phone, we’re on a transformational journey to change the landscape of youth mental health in Canada. This is an opportunity to be a part of something truly meaningful and to make a real difference in the lives of young people. It will take courage, resilience, and a commitment to helping fuel this transformative journey.

The Opportunity:
In partnership with Kids Help Phone’s Philanthropy leadership team, the new Senior Development Officers (SDO) will develop, execute, and oversee a sophisticated pipeline with targeted strategies aimed to maximize engagement and philanthropic support with gifts in the 6-figure and 7-figure range.

The SDO, Philanthropy & Partnerships will develop and build relationships to cultivate gifts primarily from existing and new corporate donors. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of assigned prospects, with production, cash, and activity goals set annually. The SDO will be an ambitious, curious, and passionate fundraising professional with experience in major gift fundraising. The successful candidate will also be a self starter who understands the importance of authentic and respectful relationship building, demonstrates excellent communication skills, and is eager to develop their portfolios to generate maximum impact for Canada’s youth.

Why Kids Help Phone?

• Hybrid work environment with two to three days per week in office at University Ave/Dundas St
• Extensive medical, dental, and optical coverage
• Participation in CAAT pension plan
• Competitive vacation entitlement
• Emphasis on work/life balance, including flexible workday hours
• Employee wellness programs
• First-class team and culture with an open-door approach at all levels
• Rapidly growing organization with a focus on continuous innovation
• Real-time coaching and feedback, growth opportunities, and a supportive and collaborative team

What You’ll Do:

• Grow and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects to secure 6-figure and 7-figure major gifts (multi-year commitments where possible). These donors and prospects will largely be based in Toronto and across Ontario.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of KHP funding priorities and apply this knowledge in matching the interests and needs of donors and prospects.
• Develop comprehensive and tailored funding proposals and grant applications to donors and prospects, partnering with peers across the Advancement team as needed.
• Manage pipeline activity, including prospect identification (working with Prospect Research) and timely and appropriate stewardship plans (working with Donor Experience).
• Work with Advancement colleagues on the development of internal communications, briefing notes, research profiles, funding proposals, gift agreements, stewardship reports, and accountability reports.
• Ensure that donor records are maintained and updated accurately in a timely manner.
• Support the activities of the VP, Philanthropy, via the preparation of briefing notes, solicitation strategy development, proposal development, stewardship accountabilities, etc, for corporate, individual, and Foundation prospects and donors.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, with a commitment to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives designed to foster an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming work environment for individuals with diverse backgrounds and identities.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• University or college degree in fundraising, sales, marketing, business development, or corporate account management, or combination of related experience.
• Three or more years of progressive corporate Major Gifts or corporate partnership experience, with demonstrated success in soliciting multi-year gifts at the 6-figure and 7-figure level.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals, proactively address issues as they arise, and mitigate risks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in order to communicate complex material successfully with internal and external audiences.
• Experience working with leadership volunteers to identify and cultivate prospective donors is an asset.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 and Raiser’s Edge NXT or related fundraising database system. Experience using PowerBI considered an asset.
• Ability to travel (Valid driver's license preferred)
• Willingness and ability to attend evening and weekend events.
• Fluency in French considered an asset.

About Kids Help Phone:
Kids Help Phone is a Canadian leader and world innovator in youth mental health. As Canada's only 24/7 professional counselling and information service for young people, we support youth through various channels including phone, live chat, and text. Since 1989, we’ve been offering anonymous, confidential support to kids, teens, and young adults, helping them overcome challenges and improve their mental health.

We are pioneers in virtual care, and our team is dedicated to providing a critical lifeline to youth across the country, available in both English and French, and over 100 other languages via interpretation. We have built a trusted reputation for delivering innovative services, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join us in making history.

Does this sound like a journey you want to be a part of?
Join us and make a difference in the lives of young people across Canada!

How to Apply:
Click the "Apply" button at the bottom of the page. Please attach a single file with your resume and cover letter, titled: lastname_firstname_ Senior Development Officer, Philanthropy & Partnerships

For more information about Kids Help Phone, please visit our Careers website.
The position will be posted until February 7^th.

Kids Help Phone is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing barrier-free accommodations in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.):
We are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering all employees and service users. We strive to ensure that our services and environment are reflective of the communities we serve. We embrace differences in race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability, and we are dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of these differences.

Benefits include:

Accidental Death Insurance, Hybrid Work Model, Life Insurance, Wellness Programs, Flex Time, Employee & Family Assistance Program, Health Care, Dental Care, Vision Care, CAAT Pension Plan, Emergency Travel Assistance, and more!

Message to Agencies:
We do not accept unsolicited telephone calls, referrals, or resumes from agencies. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered gratuitous, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral or other fees.