Development Officer - Growth & Partnerships

Application Deadline: October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

Communities Served: Brant, Haldimand–Norfolk, Halton, Hamilton, and Niagara

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Position Status: Existing Vacancy

Work Model: Office-based with flexible work arrangements, subject to operational needs

Overview: United Way Golden Horseshoe brings people and resources together in a way that makes our community a better, safer and healthier place to live, work and play.

This position is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of accounts and donor relationships, while actively identifying and securing new revenue opportunities. The Development Officer, Growth & Partnerships balances strong relationship management with proactive business development, expanding existing partnerships and opening new doors across corporate, employee, and individual giving. This position plays a critical role in driving sustainable revenue growth by retaining and expanding current supporters and sourcing new opportunities through both warm and cold prospect outreach.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, pursue, and secure new partnership and fundraising opportunities through both warm relationships and targeted outreach to new prospects
• Build, manage, and advance a pipeline of donor prospects, including new business partnerships using CRM and prospect research tools
• Coordinate and deliver multiple fundraising activities, presentations, and campaign timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Support and engage workplace campaign teams, senior volunteers, and temporary campaign staff
• Track performance against targets, analyze results, and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes
• Maintain accurate CRM records and contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and partner experience

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fundraising, account management, sales, or partnership development • Demonstrated ability to manage relationships and pursue new opportunities
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Comfort initiating outreach and engaging prospective partners
• Excellent stakeholder relationship capabilities
• Experience using CRM systems

United Way Golden Horseshoe strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. United Way Golden Horseshoe is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

We thank all applicants for their interest – only those selected for an interview will be contacted.