Development Officer, Corporate Donations_FT-Perm

Employment type: full time Title of Job: Development Officer, Corporate Donations Date: October 22, 2026 Closing Date: November 06, 2026 Location: Toronto, ON - Development & Communications Compensation: $74,083 - $ 86,715 Annually Prorated Work Type: Hybrid Job ID: 11086034 Existing or New Position: Existing Who We Are LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 19,534 annually and providing 1,839 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient. Program Summary: LOFT's Development team is responsible for securing the financial resources and capital to support the organization’s Vision and Mission. Through fundraising campaigns, grant writing, donor relations, major gift cultivation, marketing communications, and event planning, the team builds and nurtures relationships with donors, foundations, and businesses to generate funds that enable the organization to operate and provide initiatives that support the needs of LOFT Clients. The department works closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Fundraising Committee to communicate the organization's goals and impact and encourage growth and success. Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Manager, Grants & Corporate Donations, the Development Officer, Corporate Donations at LOFT Community Services focuses on generating corporate revenue. They collaborate to develop and execute business development, donor cultivation, and stewardship strategies. They manage a portfolio of priority donors and prospects and are accountable for creating corporate proposals, researching and identifying well-qualified prospects, and achieving annual revenue targets. The role uses performance data, market insight, and relationship intelligence to recommend priorities, forecast results, and strengthen sustainable corporate revenue. The Development Officer, Corporate Donations is a creative problem-solver who is passionate about building new funding streams and strengthening corporate donor relationships through events and employee engagement opportunities. What You Will Do Research & Prospect Development: Research and identify new corporate donors that align with LOFT’s mission, values, and funding priorities. Develop and maintain a robust database of corporate prospects, tracking key information to support targeted outreach efforts. Business Development, Revenue Generation and Reporting: In collaboration with the Senior Manager, Grants & Corporate Donations, achieve corporate donation revenue, quarterly new business, KPI diversification, and renewal and upgrade goals. Analyze results against targets, identify trends and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations to support leadership decisions and resource allocation. Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Grants and Corporate Donations, to craft compelling donation proposals tailored to corporate prospects. Conduct discovery, solicitation, and stewardship meetings, primarily in person, with donors and prospects. Manage a pipeline of corporate prospects, supporting relationship cultivation from initial contact through securing donations. Assist in developing customized investment opportunities aligned with corporate donors' needs and interests. Manage a portfolio of existing and new corporate donors to renew support and generate new revenue.​ Focus on donations of at least $25,000 each. Provide accurate, timely quarterly revenue forecasts. Record all moves management activity promptly and accurately in Raiser's Edge. Translate portfolio data into actionable insights on retention, acquisition, engagement, and return on investment. Own assigned opportunities from qualification through successful solicitation and stewardship. Donor Stewardship: Collaborate on developing and implementing stewardship strategies to ensure long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate donors. Track and manage corporate donor deliverables, ensuring commitments are met and relationships are nurtured. Work with internal teams to ensure proper recognition and fulfillment of benefits. Event Planning & Employee Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams to design and execute corporate events, including donor recognition events, community engagement activities, and networking opportunities. Develop and manage employee engagement programs that enhance corporate donor involvement, such as volunteer opportunities, matching gift programs, and team-building initiatives. Support volunteer recruitment and training for these events. Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with the communications team to develop engaging proposals, stewardship reports, social media and website posts and advertising materials that promote the value of corporate donors. Support the Senior Manager, Grants & Corporate Donations in reporting to stakeholders on support outcomes, financial impact, and engagement metrics. What You Bring Post-secondary education in development, marketing, communications, or equivalent professional and lived experience. 5 years of experience in fundraising, corporate donations, or business development. A postgraduate certificate in fundraising from a recognized institution is an asset. A Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation, or working towards this designation, is considered a strong asset. Work Environment: This role operates within a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days a week in the office required. The position involves walking and sitting for extended periods, using office equipment and computers, and occasionally lifting and moving up to 25 pounds. The ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in various meeting configurations is also required. What We Offer A comprehensive c