Associate, Philanthropy

Associate, Philanthropy

Full-Time, Permanent

Toronto, Ontario

Compensation: $48,888/ year - $61,110/ year

Reports to: VP Philanthropic Partnerships

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Associate, Philanthropy who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Ensure appropriate administration of donor information is maintained in the donor database.
• Provide substantial donor-centric support to the Solicitors to support the annual revenue needs of the organization.
• Support the moves management activities including pipeline and results monitoring.
• Devise and continually improve high-quality external facing content for the benefit of CNIB donors including writing competitive funding applications and proposals.
• Maintain high-quality stewardship practices for active donors including reporting and sustaining detailed records of activities.
• Create templates for donor materials across the donor cycle to support fundraising and stewardship initiatives nationally.
• Manage special projects/events as required.
• Ensure consistency, quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all communications consistent with CNIB's brand.
• Maintain centralized hubs of materials and information to support distribution and streamline processes.
• Maintain working knowledge of significant developments and trends in philanthropy.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other departments (Finance, Marketing and Communications, Gift Management, Programs) for team projects.

Who you are:

Education and Experience

• BA or equivalent in business, marketing, fundraising management.
• Experience and working knowledge of Canva is considered an asset.
• Experience with CRM systems, including Salesforce, is considered an asset.
• Experience in a moves management program and prospect clearance process.
• Experience coordinating events and/or a fundraising committee is considered an asset.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a specific fundraising, preferably major giving position.
• Strong competencies in Windows environment and with Microsoft Office software, including (but not limited to) Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Aptitude for planning and analysis with strong project management skills.
• Adheres to applicable privacy laws as well as AFP, CAGP and CNIB standards of discretion and confidentiality.
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with a focus on efficiency.
• Professional attitude, results oriented, strategic, and flexible.
• Ability to provide strategic solutions to complicated and difficult problems utilizing excellent analytical, problem definition and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated success in proposal and stewardship development.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information, as well as make recommendations.
• Proven time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills; proactive in initiating multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Perks

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan.
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

Be Part of Our Mission

Closing date: September 16, 2026

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.