Finance Strategist/Grant & Planning Lead

Position Title: Finance Strategist/Grant & Planning Lead
Location: Mississauga, ON (Onsite/Hybrid)
Reports To: Head of Finance and Admin and Management
Position Type: Volunteer/Internship Position (Part-Time)

The Finance Strategist / Grant & Planning Lead plays a critical role in strengthening the organization’s financial sustainability and long-term growth. This position focuses on grant research, funding strategy, financial planning, and program budgeting, helping ensure that initiatives are well-funded and aligned with the organization’s mission.

Working closely with leadership, this role supports the development of strategic plans, identifies funding opportunities, and helps build a strong financial foundation for current and future programs.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a strategic and research-driven individual to support financial planning, grant research, and growth initiatives. This role is ideal for someone interested in nonprofit funding, budgeting, and long-term impact. This role bridges financial strategy and program planning, ensuring that:

• Programs are financially viable and sustainable
• Funding opportunities are actively identified and pursued
• Financial insights inform strategic decisions

Core Responsibilities

Grant Research & Funding Strategy

• Research and identify relevant grants, funding streams, and sponsorship opportunities
• Assist in developing grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documents
• Track grant deadlines, requirements, and submissions
• Support reporting requirements for funded programs

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Assist in developing program and organizational budgets
• Support financial forecasting and resource planning
• Monitor funding allocation across programs
• Provide insights to support cost-effective planning and decision-making

Strategic Planning

• Contribute to short-term and long-term organizational planning
• Align funding strategies with program goals and community needs
• Assist in developing growth and expansion plans
• Support the evaluation of program financial sustainability

Data, Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain organized grant and financial records
• Track funding sources, expenditures, and reporting timelines
• Support the preparation of reports for leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial and grant documentation

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with leadership, program coordinators, and admin team
• Support cross-functional planning between finance and operations
• Assist in building partnerships with funders and community stakeholders

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills
• Interest in nonprofit finance, grants, or strategic planning
• Experience or coursework in business, finance, public administration, or a related field (asset)
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, documents, and reporting tools
• Strong written communication skills (especially for grant writing support)
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently

Impact of the Role

The Finance Strategist / Grant & Planning Lead helps ensure the organization is:

• Financially prepared and sustainable
• Strategically aligned for growth
• Equipped to expand programs and community impact through funding

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Work in a mission-driven, values-based environment.

Supportive and collaborative team culture. Website: NTCS

How to Apply?

Email your resume and cover letter: careers@ntcsfoundation.ca

Note: This is an unpaid position.