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Position: Donor Relations CoordinatorCompany: Community Living Ontario (CLO)Type: 1 Full-Time Permanent PositionClassification: Hybrid Toronto Office and Home OfficeWork Hours: 37.5 hours weeklyLocation: 1 Valleybrook Drive, North York, ON M3B 2S7Imagine a job where you can use your exceptional interpersonal skills to inspire donor support and help Community Living Ontario meet its fundraising goals.Imagine a job where you will play an integral role in championing our mission and helping our community thrive.Add a collaborative team, a meaningful variety of work, and an excellent work-life balanceand youve imagined a job at Community Living Ontario (CLO).About CLOCommunity Living Ontarios number one goal is to advocate alongside people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and our member organizations to build inclusive communities across Ontario. We envision an Ontario where everyone belongs, is valued, and has the freedom to live the life they choose. Those who share our vision make incredible team members at CLO.The Right FitAt CLO, we value the kind of person you are. We prioritize respect, empathy, and a commitment to growth. When we hire, we look for someone who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.You Will Thrive Here If You Are:An Excellent Communicator You will regularly connect with current donors, strategic partners and prospect for new ones. Your communication style must be confident, positive, clear, and reassuring.Skilled in Building Relationships You have a natural ability to build rapport and trust quickly with both prospective and existing donors, corporate grantors, strategic partners and sponsorsYoure comfortable making cold calls and engaging in meaningful donor conversations in person and on-lineResilient You are self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to stay focused and enthusiasticeven when faced with challenges or rejection during donor outreach.The PositionThe Development Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and expanding a portfolio of corporate partnerships that generate critical revenue and support the mission and initiatives of Community Living Ontario. This role is central to developing, promoting, and securing sponsorship opportunities, growing the Strategic Partnership Program, and supporting broader fund development efforts. Responsibilities include donor acquisition, stewardship, relationship management, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the donor database.The Package Includes:Starting Salary: $53,056 per yearComprehensive Benefits: Includes vision and life insurancePaid Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacationProfessional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education. Some travel within Canada requiredRetirement: Employer-matched RRSPWhat You Will Be Responsible For:Collaborating with the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Development to create strategies for corporate and sponsorship revenue growthDeveloping, forecasting, executing, and evaluating strategies for new donor acquisition and growthManaging a portfolio of corporate donors, including cold calls, visits, and stewardship to build and maintain strong relationshipsDesigning tailored corporate partnerships through CLOs Strategic Partnership ProgramLeading workplace giving initiatives within corporate accounts, including employee giving campaignsMaintaining in-depth knowledge of CLOs priorities, projects, and progress to craft compelling narratives that drive supportOverseeing budgets and profitability forecasts related to corporate partnershipsManaging the Anne Stafford Light Up the Future Bursary and coordinating the bursary committeeWorking with the Marketing and Communications team to produce effective fundraising materials for prospective contributorsSome travel within CanadaWhat Makes You the Ideal Candidate?A post-secondary degree in Non-Profit Studies, Business Administration, or equivalent education/experienceMinimum 2 to 3 years of experience in corporate sales or fundraisingExperience supporting and engaging with sponsors at large-scale live events is a strong asset.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience with donor database systems (e.g., eTapestry) is an assetStrong ability to engage professionally with prospects, business leaders, and decision-makersSolid understanding of effective donor cultivation and solicitation principlesExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work diplomatically and sensitively in diverse environmentsProven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic settingCommitment to outstanding customer service, including resolving issues promptly and effectivelyHigh level of integrity, confidentiality, and understanding of fundraising ethics and donor privacyStrong research skills and the ability to gather information from diverse sourcesExceptional verbal and written communication skillsExperience with graphic design, social media, or marketing-communications tools is an assetDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CLOCommunity Living Ontario is committed to building, maintaining, and fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applicants from equity-seeking groups to apply. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that every individual brings to our organization.How to ApplyPlease submit your resume to Katherine Taylor at ktaylor@taylormcmahon.com.Community Living Ontario is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know how we can support you in participating fully in the process.We look forward to hearing from you!