Fundraising & Partnership Lead

Contract | Up to $7,000 | Immediate Start

ABOUT CARE MASTERS

Care Masters Women and Family Services is a Black-led registered charity based in Mississauga, Ontario. We support Black women, youth, and families through culturally responsive mental wellness programming, personal development, community connection, and economic empowerment. Our programs are barrier-free, rooted in village traditions of care, and built to nurture healing, family stability, and confident young leaders.

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Fundraising & Partnership Lead, you will plan, execute, and deliver measurable fundraising results for Care Masters. You will take ownership of key initiatives from idea through completion — making sure timelines are met, revenue opportunities are maximized, and systems are in place for long-term sustainability.

JOB DETAILS

• Contract role: 4–6 months, with potential extension based on results
• Flexible hours — accountability is tied to deliverables and milestones
• Total contract value: up to $7,000
• Start date: Immediate
• Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are a results-driven professional with experience supporting or leading fundraising campaigns, events, or revenue-generating work. You know how to build structure in lean environments, manage projects effectively, and follow through on your commitments. You are confident in engaging sponsors, donors, and partners — and you know how to turn relationships into results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of major fundraising events and initiatives, including timelines, roles, and performance targets
• Coordinate staff, summer students, and volunteers with clear delegation, accountability, and high-quality delivery
• Drive sponsorship and donor engagement — develop value-driven packages, prospect, outreach, and convert to secure commitments
• Cultivate and manage donor and sponsor relationships to secure financial and in-kind contributions
• Design, launch, and manage a sustainable monthly giving program
• Implement, optimize, and maintain donation systems (e.g., Donorbox, CRM) — ensuring tools are functional, documented, and transferable
• Establish streamlined processes for donation tracking, reporting, and donor follow-up
• Monitor fundraising pipelines, progress, and performance metrics to stay aligned with revenue goals
• Identify and resolve operational blockers to keep momentum going
• Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, or a related field — or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, sponsorship development, donor relations, or partnership management, preferably in a nonprofit or charity setting
• Proven ability to plan and execute fundraising campaigns, events, or revenue-generating initiatives from start to finish
• Strong track record securing sponsorships and donor commitments against targets
• Familiarity with CRM and donation tools (e.g., Donorbox or similar platforms)
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced contract environment

HOW TO APPLY

To apply directly to the opportunity, please share your cover letter and resume with Care Masters Management by sending an email to ***email_hidden*** .

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please send your request to: View email address on ca.workus.org