Philanthropy Officer, Foundation Partnerships
Full Time, Permanent
Toronto, ON
Reports to: Director, Philanthropy
Compensation: Band 5
Direct Reports: Yes
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 Philanthropy Officer, Foundation Partnerships 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
- Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing foundation giving.
- Provide input on revenue targets for a portfolio of Ontario partners. Develop and write highly competitive proposals in collaboration with program staff and leadership.
- Maintain a rigorous schedule of contacts with foundation representatives managed within the donor management system (Salesforce).
- Create and implement high quality stewardship activities to effectively recognize and communicate donor impact.
- Project manages gifts as applicable within the CNIB team to ensure donor designations are implemented effectively.
- Ensure consistency, quality, accuracy and timeliness of all external communications are consistent with the CNIB brand.
- Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in non-profit management and philanthropy.
Requirements
Who you are:
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, or a related field.
Experience and Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in securing 5- and 6-figure gifts from foundations.
- Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with major donors and stakeholders.
- Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong negotiation, persuasion, and strategic planning abilities.
- Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and donor prospecting tools.
- Knowledge of best practices in donor stewardship, moves management, and philanthropic trends.
- Adheres to applicable privacy laws as well as AFP, CAGP and CNIB standards of discretion and confidentiality.
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Occasional travel is required.
- Proficiency in French an asset but not required.
- Driver's license is an asset but not required.
- 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.
Benefits
Be Part of Our Mission
If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application. Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.
Closing date: August 10, 2025
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.