Fundraising and Communications Specialist

Summary:

The Georgina Community Food Pantry (GCFP) is seeking a part-time Fundraising and

Communications Specialist who is passionate about our mission, which is to provide dignified access to good food that nourishes our community and inspires change. This flexible role offers the possibility of hybrid or remote work.

Work Term:

Permanent part-time with a six-month probationary period

Work Hours:

up to 20 hours per week, flexible hours

Compensation:

$33 per hour plus Health Spending Account

Report to:

Operations Manager

Job Posting:

January 19, 2026

Closing Date:

February 6, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for developing all fundraising, marketing, public relations, and communications initiatives to increase philanthropic support and community engagement. The Fundraising and Communications Specialist acts as the primary storyteller, ensuring cohesive messaging that drives tangible actions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: College or University degree in Marketing, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive, hands-on experience covering both nonprofit development/fundraising and integrated digital marketing/communications.
• Core Competencies: Strategic planning, financial acumen, exceptional relationship building, and strong written/interpersonal communication skills.
• CRM and Data Management: Experience with Canada Helps Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and fundraising platform, ensuring data integrity, running reports to analyze giving trends, and building audience segmentation preferred.
• Google Ad Grant: Demonstrated skill in utilizing and managing the Google Ad Grant to drive traffic, optimize SEO, and acquire new donors/volunteers preferred.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, delivering against objectives.

Core Responsibilities (Digital, Development, and Operations)

1. Fundraising and Development Strategy

• Develop and execute the comprehensive annual fundraising plan in collaboration with the Operations Manager and Fundraising Committee.
• Coordinate digital campaigns (e.g., Giving Tuesday) and traditional direct mail appeals.
• Lead a defined donor cultivation and stewardship plan, including personalized communications, event invitations, and timely, customized gift acknowledgement.
• Maintain the Donor Management System (Canada Helps).
• Support the Operations Manager in high-level fundraising, including prospect research on capacity (wealth) and affinity.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to conduct research on prospective government, corporate, and foundation grant funders, prepare necessary supporting materials and reports, and manage the development of grant proposals.

2. Communications, Content, and Digital Marketing

• Work with the Operations Manager to develop and share stories across digital platforms, conducting interviews and capturing compelling stories of impact (photos and videos) with food recipients, donors, staff, and volunteers.
• Serve as webmaster (Go Daddy), ensuring content is fresh, improving search engine visibility, and building campaign-specific landing pages to increase engagement and conversions.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate social media strategies across all relevant platforms, including managing the editorial calendar, active engagement, and tracking growth analytics.
• Administer the mass-email program, managing segmentation strategies and designing/distributing solicitation and non-solicitation newsletters.
• Create high-quality digital and print collateral (flyers, banners, event signage) using graphic design tools (e.g. Canva) to minimize reliance on external contractors.

3. Administration, Events, and Community Engagement

• Coordinate the planning, initiation, and execution of all fundraising and cultivation events, under the guidance of the Operations Manager and Fundraising Committee.
• Manage inquiries from external parties organizing third-party events, food drives, or campaigns to benefit the Pantry.
• Support the Operations Manager to draft press releases, actively monitor media coverage, and proactively seek interview and speaking opportunities for key staff/Board members.
• Support to the Board of Directors’ Fundraising Committee, facilitating meetings, recording activities, and providing necessary information and reporting as required.
• Maintain internal communications to keep staff informed, collaborate with program staff to gather content, and manage a shared digital asset archive.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kathryn Sim at kathryn@georginafoodpantry.com with the Subject line Application: Fundraising & Communications Specialist by 3:00pm EST February 6, 2026.

The Georgina Community Food Pantry is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community that we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and recognition. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Accommodation is available during the hiring process upon request. Please note that a satisfactory Criminal Record Check will be required.

We thank all applicants, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.