Senior Development Officer, Partnerships

hybrid
Six Nations or Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . December 13, 2024

Description

Senior Development Officer, Partnerships

Full Time, Permanent

Toronto/Six Nations, ON

Annual Salary Range: $86,315-$107,894

Closing Date: July 11, 2025

Make a lasting impact. Work with purpose.

Join one of Canada’s Top 10 Charities of Impact. Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students, empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and building a stronger country for all.

We’re looking for a Senior Development Officer, Partnerships to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of Canada’s leading corporations and organizations to develop meaningful partnerships that support Indspire’s transformative programs, events, and student funding initiatives.

You’ll be part of a passionate team that builds and maintains partnerships with corporate Canada to support Indigenous learners creating powerful opportunities for giving, brand recognition and sponsorship activations. Whether Indigenous or non-Indigenous, we invite candidates who are committed to reconciliation, education, and allyship, and who are excited about using their fundraising expertise to create meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll:

Building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse portfolio of new and existing supporters.
Preparing compelling sponsorship proposals, presentations, reports, and customized donor materials.
Collaborating closely with Indspire’s Communications & Marketing, Programs, and Events teams to bring fundable opportunities to life.
Supporting stewardship efforts to retain and grow corporate support, ensuring partners feel valued and inspired by their impact.
Representing Indspire at meetings, events, and conferences to strengthen connections and promote giving opportunities.
Helping shape donor activations for major events such as the Indspire Awards, Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering, and the National Gathering for Indigenous Education.

Qualifications

Completion of a Post-secondary degree or equivalent.
Minimum five years of success in fundraising, sponsorships, or corporate partnerships.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build authentic relationships and present compelling cases for support based on donor needs and organizational needs.
Strong writing, proposal development, and relationship management skills.
Knowledge of Indigenous communities and cultures is an asset; openness to learning and cultural humility is essential.
Strategic thinker and self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Experience using CRM software (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
Ability to travel within Canada and work occasional evenings or weekends, as required.

What We Offer

A competitive benefits and pension plan.
3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sicks day as well as additional holiday closings.
A supportive hybrid work environment (three days per week in office).
A passionate, dedicated team culture.
Opportunities for professional growth and cultural learning.
The chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of Indigenous students.

Indspire is committed to ensuring an equal opportunity and barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. Please contact us via email at hr@indspire.ca.

Deadline for Applications: July 11, 2025, at 5:00pm EST

Compensation

$86,315.00 - $107,894.00 per year

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