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Donor Acquisition Specialist, Toronto

$63.32k - $80.3k per year

Save the Children International

(This position is covered under CUPE Bargaining Unit)

Save the Children believes every child has the right to a future. In Canada and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – to support children to fulfill their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. With over 100 years of experience, Save the Children is the world’s first and leading independent children’s organization – transforming lives and the future we share.

Save the Children Canada is a hybrid workplace based in Toronto Ontario Canada. This recruitment is open to all applicants residing in Ontario.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE:

Reporting to the Donor Acquisition Manager, the Donor Acquisition Specialist is part of the Mass Marketing team, responsible for creating, planning and managing Direct Response Television (DRTV), and Digital/Telemarketing Lead Conversion campaigns in order to recruit new donors through online and (inbound and outbound) phone call conversion. This role will lead on the development and testing of new creative concepts and manage vendors to deliver on donor acquisition and income targets within DRTV and Lead Conversion, as well as identify and support additional channels and opportunities for organizational growth via donor acquisition where needed.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Work with the Donor Acquisition Manager to plan the annual budget and the acquisition strategy for each channel, with a focus on regular giving donorsManage vendors for both DRTV and Lead Conversion campaigns, covering creative development, media buying, call center management and reportingAttend and lead weekly work in progress meetings and monthly reviews with all vendorsLead on the creation and/or adaptation of new creativities and materials for television and conversion campaigns. This includes videos/films and telemarketing scripts for call center etc.Engage with SCI and other Save the Children members to share information and best practices, and identify new tests to implementWork with the Digital Fundraising Manager, Acquisition and external vendors to develop new Lead Conversion campaigns and optimize the digital experience for new and potential DRTV donorsCollaborate with Mass Marketing colleagues to maximise donor retention and ensure a focus on high-quality donor acquisitionLead on training, supervision and monitoring of the phone call centers involved in conversion activitiesConduct regular telemarketing call listening to ensure call quality and adherence to scriptsSupport negotiations and contracting with agencies, call centers and other service providers Brief and train colleagues and external stakeholders on all campaign activity and results, as and when requiredEngage with stakeholders from across the organisation to secure buy-in and approval for new creative conceptsConduct effective analysis, evaluate campaign progress based on data-driven decisions grounded in ROI metrics and pivot when needed to achieve goalsWork with vendors and colleagues to monitor and analyze campaign performance and, if necessary, identify feasible corrective actionsIdentify new potential services and service providers for new and existing acquisition channels or to involve in test activities for the acquisition of new donorsStay up to date on professional standards, trends, and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field 

Qualifications include (but are not limited to):

Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in managing DRTV, Telemarketing and/or Lead Conversion fundraising campaigns, with an income-generating focus.Proven experience in managing external vendors to deliver results.Experience in the development, implementation and measurement of donor acquisition campaigns.Demonstrated experience of using data and evidence to inform decision making.Advanced communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills for diverse audiences to build strong working relationships across cultural and organizational settings, both internally and externally. .Experience in International Development, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO/INGO), or other not-for-profit sectors is preferred.Demonstrated project management experience for task execution of assigned objectives supported by proficiency with MS Office tools and relevant technologies. Ability to work under pressure within tight timelines to achieve SCC objectives. .Displays analytical and problem-solving skills to support initiatives with demonstrated adaptability to support change management for successful task implementation..Applies judgment and make sound decisions that are accountable, justifiable, and in adherence to policies and procedures. .Considers organizational strategy and thinks creatively to support innovative initiatives and collaborations that deliver benefits for the children and families we serve. .Ability to occasionally travel locally, nationally and internationally (less than 10%) as required.

WHAT WE OFFER 

The salary range for this position is union pay band 5 between $63,323.32 to $80,295.12 CAD depending on skills and experience. In addition to this, our employees will have the following package of additional benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package for you and your dependents available three months after employment start date. Coordinated benefits for your partner paid by Save the Children Canada.Hybrid workplace including opportunities to work remotely and flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and work life balance. 3 weeks of annual paid vacation. In addition to annual leave, we offer an end of year office closure December 25 - January 1 (SAVE Days) so we can all recharge simultaneously.5 paid personal days.1 paid float days. 10 paid sick leave days.Parental leave top-up.Employer contributions to group pension plan. Access to help save for a first home through the pension provider.Learning and development opportunities and specialized training including professional development time.Confidential Employee Assistance Program services available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment.Organization-wide membership access to Headspace.

HOW TO APPLY?

If you are interested in this position, please visit the career page at  and submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm EST September 14, 2026. Internal candidates, please apply via ADP by 5:00 pm EST September 8, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on ongoing basis. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that AI is used in some components of the recruitment process.

It is our individual and collective responsibility to ensure all children are protected from deliberate or unintentional acts that lead to the risk of, or actual, harm caused by our employees. Each employee shall be aware that there may be additional vulnerabilities facing children associated with their age, socio-economic background, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, identity, sexual orientation or identity, and is committed to ensuring this does not form barriers to effective safeguarding.

Each employee is committed to fostering and sustaining a safe environment through proactive, accessible, and effective approaches that seek to prevent and respond to any harm to the children including but not limited to sexual exploitation and abuse. SCC and all its employees will take all reasonable steps to make itself safe, both as an organisation and in the conduct of all aspects of its day-to-day operations of emergency, humanitarian, developmental, policy, campaigning and administrative work.

SCC supports and acts in compliance with the Human Rights Code.  SCC is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ( AODA ). Providing an accessible and barrier-free environment is a shared effort, and as an organization, SCC is committed to working with the necessary parties to make accessibility for all a reality. If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment or employment process, please notify People & Culture at View email address on uncareer.net

Please Note: This job opportunity is to fill an existing vacancy.

This recruitment process may involve the use of AI-enabled or automated tools within ADP Workforce Now to help manage job postings and application workflows. These tools may assist with tasks such as organizing applicant information, identifying potential matches based on job-related qualifications, or supporting communication and scheduling.

All hiring decisions are made by our People & Culture team and hiring managers. No automated tool makes final decisions about your candidacy. If at any point you have questions about how your information is used, please contact our team at  View email address on uncareer.net

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