QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record in securing major gifts ($5,000+), with experience managing all levels of a donor portfolio.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fundraising, including team management and mentorship.
• Strategic thinker with strong foresight, problem-solving skills, and the ability to spot and seize opportunities.
• Exceptional relationship-builder with clear, persuasive communication skills and the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing individual giving programs and corporate/foundation partnerships.
• Proficiency with fundraising CRMs (Virtuous an asset) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to anti-racism/anti-oppression, ethical fundraising, and community well-being.
• Knowledge of the Canadian charitable sector and CRA compliance requirements.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director of Development and Communications, the Development Manager is a leadership role within our fundraising team. You’ll provide strategic oversight of our fundraising efforts, directly manage a portfolio of major donors and corporate partners, and guide the success of our foundation and individual giving programs.
You’ll also lead and mentor a team of Development Officers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. Acting as a bridge between our programs and fundraising teams, you’ll ensure that our donor relationships are fueled by authentic, compelling stories of impact.
If you’re a seasoned fundraiser who can lead every stage of the donor cycle, inspire high-performing teams, and balance strategic vision with hands-on portfolio management, The Stop is looking for you. In this role, you’ll get a chance to influence systemic change and tackle one of our city’s most pressing challenges: food insecurity. And because building community is at the heart of our work, you’ll share daily chef-prepared lunches with colleagues as part of living our mission together.