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Position SummaryThe Partnership &amp; Development Manager strengthens DESTA’s sustainability by cultivating donor rela tionships, securing grants, and building partnerships that advance the organization’s two pillars: Social Justice, Food &amp; Culture. This role ensures that fundraising and external engagement are directly tied to DESTA’s mission, while maintaining rigorous financial oversight of grants and donor contributions.Key ResponsibilitiesSocial Justice Pillar<ul><li>Identify and secure funding for Justice Re-entry programs, emphasizing equity, reintegration, and systemic change.</li><li>Build and maintain partnerships with justice-focused organizations, funders, and community allies.</li><li>Translate program outcomes into compelling donor reports that highlight measurable impact.</li></ul>Food &amp; Culture Pillar<ul><li>Develop donor campaigns that celebrate Black identity, arts, and cultural expression.</li><li>Partner with cultural institutions and funders to expand DESTA’s reach and visibility.</li><li>Support the Community Programming &amp; Partnership Coordinator in aligning events with donor engagement strategies.</li></ul>Financial &amp; Grant Management<ul><li>Track grant budgets, expenditures, and compliance requirements to ensure accountability.</li><li>Research and acquire a CRM (client relationship management tool) to track partners and data related to funding</li><li>Utilize software such as GrantConnect to assist in identifying new partners</li><li>Work with the Office Manager and Programme Directors to align spending with donor agreements.</li><li>Prepare financial reports for funders, ensuring transparency and accuracy.</li><li>Monitor grant timelines and deliverables, proactively addressing risks or gaps.</li></ul>Strategic Development &amp; Donor AlignmentLead grant writing, reporting, and compliance across all pillars.<ul><li>Create an annual fundraising action plan that covers grants, foundations, corporations and individual donors</li><li>Work with the members of the Board of Directors to activate key networks for fundraising and partnerships</li><li>Cultivate long-term donor relationships by aligning DESTA’s mission with funder priorities.</li><li>Represent DESTA externally at donor meetings, community events, and partnership forums.</li><li>Integrate fundraising strategy with financial stewardship to build donor confidence.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>3- 5 years in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or partnership development.</li><li>Proven track record in funding research, grant writing, compliance, and financial tracking.</li><li>Strong understanding of equity-focused programming and community engagement.</li><li>Excellent communication skills; bilingual (English/French) preferred.</li><li>Ability to translate program outcomes and financial data into donor-facing narratives.</li></ul>ImpactBy weaving Social Justice &amp; Culture into every donor interaction and demonstrating financial accountability, the Partnership &amp; Development Manager ensures DESTA’s fundraising strategy builds trust, sustains growth, and strengthens community impact.

DESTA  Black Community Network

Partnership & Developement Manager

We believe that great leaders build great cities – and to do it well requires a team of great people.&nbsp;Join our dynamic team at one of Canada’s leading civic engagement charitable organizations as the&nbsp;Manager, Stewardship.&nbsp;Position Details:<ul><li>Employment Type:&nbsp;Full-time, permanent </li><li>Reports to: VP, Philanthropy </li><li>Direct Reports: N/A</li><li>Salary Range: $65,000-80,000 annually with benefits and 3 weeks paid vacation</li><li>Anticipated Start Date: January 2026</li><li>Work Environment:&nbsp;CivicAction’s work is a hybrid workplace that combines both in-office and remote work. CivicAction’s physical offices are in downtown Toronto and technology will be provided to support both in-office and remote work. This position may involve some evening and weekend work.</li></ul>Position Purpose&nbsp;&nbsp;The Manager, Stewardship plays a key role in deepening donor engagement with CivicAction and leads all aspects of stewardship and donor recognition. The Manager leads key donor relations activities, including preparing gift acceptance and acknowledgment, donor recognition, communications and reporting, donor events and experiences, and other stewardship initiatives.&nbsp;Key Accountabilities:<ul><li>With support from the VP, Philanthropy, develop and implement a systemized and achievable stewardship strategy with the aim of strengthening long-term relationships with donors and community partners.</li><li>Create timely and meaningful donor correspondence including impact reports, presentation decks, donation thank you letters, invoice letters, pledge reminders, and update emails.</li><li>Manage all donor stewardship strategies, efforts, and matrix, ensuring equity and maintaining the highest level of donor engagement and accountability.</li><li>Ensure stewardship plans, including recognition, benefits, and impact reporting, are compiled, communicated to all relevant parties, and documented for implementation.</li><li>Develop, execute and maintain major gift and corporate sponsorship agreements.</li><li>Create and maintain donor recognition lists and ensure online donor recognition is up to date and aligned with donor expectations.</li><li>Work collaboratively with team members on the development of the annual report and stewardship events.&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications and SkillsRequired Education, Certification and Experience:<ul><li>Three to five years of progressive stewardship and donor relations experience in a fundraising environment.&nbsp;</li></ul>Demonstrated Skills and Behaviours:<ul><li>Proven track record in donor stewardship project management, with ability to successfully manage relationships with sophisticated donors and all recognition deliverables. </li><li>Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that foster meaningful relationships with senior leaders, individual donors and corporate sponsors. </li><li>Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Demonstrated experience developing compelling communications to donors, including impact reports, newsletters, and update emails that effectively communicate the organization's mission and impact and&nbsp;deepen engagement.</li><li>Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, delivering high-quality work while managing competing priorities and time-sensitive tasks.</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit, bringing authenticity, creativity, and enthusiasm to donor engagement.</li><li>Self-directed and disciplined, with the ability to work independently, set and manage personal deadlines, and require minimal guidance once expectations are established.</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to pivot quickly in response to shifting priorities.</li><li>Strong strategic partnership skills, able to collaborate closely with the Vice President on key initiatives</li><li>Experience with CRM databases and MS Office applications, with HubSpot familiarity considered an asset.</li></ul>About CivicAction&nbsp;CivicAction’s purpose is to elevate&nbsp;civic engagement that builds livable, inclusive cities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). For over two decades, we have been mobilizing leaders and changemakers to champion innovative solutions, to accelerate the alignment of actions, and to invest in the leadership of tomorrow. Our high impact leadership programs open doors, minds, and opportunities for young, emerging, and under-represented leaders in the GTHA.&nbsp;Our Commitment to Inclusive Workplaces &amp; Inclusive RecruitmentCivicAction is committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applicants of all gender identities and sexual orientations, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and life experiences to apply. Accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.AN IMPORTANT NOTE: Research shows that women and racialized candidates often only apply to positions when they feel 100% qualified. If you’re interested in this role but don’t see yourself fully reflected in the requirements of the posting, we still encourage you to apply or reach out to learn more by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@civicaction.ca" target="_blank">careers@civicaction.ca</a>.HERE’S HOW TO APPLY:Apply here&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.collage.co/jobs/civicaction/57821" target="_blank">https://secure.collage.co/jobs/civicaction/57821</a> with your résumé and a cover letter in confidence by Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:59p.m. ET. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged. Late applications will not be accepted.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.For more information about the organization and our work, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.civicaction.ca/" target="_blank">https://www.civicaction.ca/</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://leadership.civicaction.ca/" target="_blank">http://leadership.civicaction.ca/</a>.

CivicAction

Manager, Stewardship

Reports to:&nbsp;Communications &amp; Design ManagerFTE (based on 35 paid hr work week):&nbsp;100% FTEStart date:&nbsp;February 2, 2026Annual salary:&nbsp;$47,500 - $52,500About the Centre for Ocean Literacy CollaborationThe Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration (COLC) is a living lab for high-impact public ocean engagement. We work with partners and communities to mobilize research and knowledge into collaborative action. Launched in 2018, and formerly known as the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition, COLC is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in ocean literacy collaboration and innovation. Our mission is building an ocean-engaged society – a society that better understands, values, and cares for the ocean.COLC’s position as&nbsp;a living lab for high impact public ocean engagement, is rooted in transdisciplinary research and impact measurement. Our work generates evidence-based insights on effective design and approach to knowledge mobilization and public ocean engagement (e.g., what works, how do we know, what is being measured and how, what change is happening). We work with a network of over 600 partner organizations representing a range of sectors, through key initiatives such as&nbsp;<a href="https://centreforoceanliteracy.ca/our-work/engagement/ocean-week-canada/" target="_blank">Ocean Week Canada</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://centreforoceanliteracy.ca/our-work/engagement/community-grants-program/" target="_blank">Community Grants Program</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://oceanliteracyresearch.com/ocean-and-society-survey/" target="_blank">Ocean &amp; Society Survey</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://centreforoceanliteracy.ca/our-work/engagement/blue-schools-canada/" target="_blank">Blue Schools Canada</a>, as examples.&nbsp;COLC operates as a national project office with an administrative home at the Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) at Dalhousie University.&nbsp;The Role:Reporting to the Communications &amp; Design Manager, the Content Creator is a key member of the communications team, responsible for creating digital assets to maintain COLC’s presence and engaging our audience through various online platforms. Your expertise in digital communication and user experience will play a vital role in promoting our mission and key initiatives to advance ocean literacy, marine conservation, and the implementation of the Canadian Ocean Literacy Strategy.&nbsp;What You’ll Do:Primary duties will include creating assets for social media, creating assets for websites, improving online user experience, updating web content, and assisting in the creation of other presentations, newsletters, and reports as needed.Content Creation:<ul><li>Collaborate with team members to develop and edit content for the organization's website, newsletter, and reports</li><li>Design captivating graphics and written content for social media platforms, maintaining consistency in branding and visual identity</li><li>Create and/or curate videos and photos for use on COLC websites and social media</li></ul>Social Media &amp; Email Marketing:<ul><li>Assist the marketing specialist with the creation and execution of social media content and campaigns across various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, etc.) to promote the COLC's various initiatives and raise brand awareness.</li><li>Support the communications team with the creation and execution of email marketing campaigns.</li></ul>Website UX and SEO:<ul><li>Collaborate with the Communications &amp; Design Manager, Marketing Specialist, and web developers to implement website enhancements and optimize user experience.</li></ul>Required:<ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree in (Science) Communications, Digital/Visual Communications/Marketing, Environmental Education, or a related field.</li><li>Experience using graphic, video editing, and marketing software (such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Affinity, Mailchimp, Google Ads).</li><li>Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, etc.)</li><li>Experience with website content management systems (WordPress, Squarespace, etc.)</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, and to take responsibility for achieving your objectives and tasks working on your own at a distance (remotely).</li><li>Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and jump right in!</li><li>Bilingual in English and French.</li></ul>Assets:<ul><li>Understanding of HTML and CSS.</li><li>Knowledge of, and passion for, the environment and ocean conservation.</li></ul>Working Conditions<ul><li>Occasional work after hours and on weekends may be required. </li><li>Occasional travel within Canada may be required. </li><li>The successful applicant will be eligible for either remote work or hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.</li></ul>How to apply:Interested applicants are invited to submit&nbsp;(1) a résumé and (2) a cover letter to <a href="mailto:jobs@centreforoceanliteracy.ca" target="_blank">jobs@centreforoceanliteracy.ca</a>. Please submit your completed application as a single PDF file and use a subject line that includes “Content Creator - LAST NAME”. Feel free to include any additional portfolios or work samples. The deadline for receiving applications is&nbsp;January 11, 2026.We thank all applicants for their interest. We will review all applications and conduct interviews with select candidates the week of January 19-23, 2026. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be eligible to legally work throughout Canada at the time of applying. This posting may remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.COLC and Dalhousie University are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to building a diverse team, where everyone can work safely in a barrier-free environment. We encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply.

Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration

Content Creator

Date: November 25, 2025Job Title: Director, Creative ImpactType: Permanent&nbsp;Start Date: ASAPReports to: Executive DirectorCompensation: $90,000 to $100,000 per yearHours of Work:Monday through Thursday (34 hours per week with flexible start times)&nbsp;Application Deadline: January 5, 2026Location: Canadian Film Centre, 2489 Bayview Avenue (Hybrid role)About the CFC:The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable, cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive, hands-on programs in film, television and entertainment technologies empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at<a href="http://www.cfccreates.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;cfccreates.com</a>.What We Offer:<ul><li>Compressed 34-hour work week over 4 days</li><li>Cell phone &amp; internet allowance</li><li>Dental and Health benefits after 6 months of service</li><li>RRSP Matching Plan after 2 years of service</li><li>A diverse and inclusive workplace</li><li>Paid winter closure (2 weeks)</li><li>A beautiful eight-acre estate in the city to call your workplace</li><li>The opportunity to work with up-and-coming film and tv industry professionals</li></ul>Job Summary:Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director, Creative&nbsp;Impact&nbsp;will&nbsp;lead the team&nbsp;driving all&nbsp;revenue generation efforts and marketing and communications activities. The Director will&nbsp;be responsible for&nbsp;revenue growth through individual giving,&nbsp;government and foundation funding,&nbsp;corporate partnerships, major gifts, planned/legacy giving and earned revenue initiatives, in collaboration with team members dedicated to specific areas of revenue, the board of directors and Fundraising committee.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Director is also responsible for the overall strategy and oversight of prospect,&nbsp;donor&nbsp;and partner relations to enhance the profile and engagement of the CFC with its communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Advance&nbsp;the mission of the CFC and build a culture of philanthropy with its communities&nbsp; </li><li>Achieve the CFC’s revenue goals through the creation and implementation of a comprehensive and multi-channel revenue generation plan to support growth and&nbsp;impact&nbsp; </li><li>Provide guidance on Marketing &amp; Communications strategy and activities&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;the CFC’s impact </li><li>Oversee team processes and develop new ones where needed </li><li>Develop and foster positive key relationships - manage a pipeline of prospects through the cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to grow the portfolio&nbsp; </li><li>Solicit donations/partnerships/grants to drive and sustain revenue sources over multiple years for the organization&nbsp; </li><li>Create new and innovative ideas and initiatives tied to the CFC’s strategic plan to engage new audiences,&nbsp;prospects&nbsp;and alumni to enhance engagement&nbsp; </li><li>Oversee all donor reporting and budgets and ensure effective&nbsp;information/data/reporting mechanisms are in place - prepare regular reports to the senior team and the Board of Directors on the team’s ability to meet its revenue objectives&nbsp; </li><li>Actively&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in organizational strategic planning and management of a&nbsp;high&nbsp;performing&nbsp;team to grow revenue sources&nbsp; </li><li>Advise the Executive Director on philanthropic activities and opportunities&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate between departments, business units, and other internal groups to ensure an integrated approach to achieve revenue goals&nbsp; </li><li>Fosters an environment of inclusion,&nbsp;cooperation&nbsp;and professionalism&nbsp; </li><li>Stay up to date with external and internal developments in the environment for&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;new market segments&nbsp; </li><li>Support assigned special projects within budgets and timelines, including annual signature fundraising events&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>Over 7 years of proven experience in leading and motivating teams focused on fundraising, business development, and marketing&nbsp;in a results-driven capacity </li><li>Experience cultivating and closing major gifts and successfully managing relationships over time with major donors/partners </li><li>Experience in non-profit marketing and communications or brand storytelling </li><li>Experience in corporate partnerships,&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;brand alignment and creative integration to support organizational objectives </li><li>Experience with fundraising events, implementing new business opportunities </li><li>Experience leading campaigns and managing a pipeline of philanthropic opportunities </li><li>Solutions-oriented,&nbsp;innovative&nbsp;and resourceful </li><li>Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage with a broad array of communities </li><li>Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team environment, as well as, independently </li><li>Excellent presentation and sales skills&nbsp;</li></ul>Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume (PDF Format) to&nbsp;<a href="https://canadianfilmcentre.bamboohr.com/careers" target="_blank">https://canadianfilmcentre.bamboohr.com/careers</a> by January 5, 2026, and indicate “Director, Creative Impact” in the subject line.The CFC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including those that may not have all of the requested qualifications. We strive for equity in our policies and practices and are committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hr@cfccreates.com" target="_blank">hr@cfccreates.com</a>.We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.

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