Job Opportunity: Development Officer

Join the Y Fund Development Team!
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada, offers settlement services to newcomers to Canada, operates an overnight camp and 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario, and we have been making a positive difference in the communities we serve for over 50 years!
Position: Development Officer
Location: Hybrid, Wortley YMCA, Centre Branch YMCA and Stoney Creek YMCA all in London
A complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs

• 10 paid vacation days, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
• Benefits package and Pension applicable with position/contract length
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Under the leadership of the Vice President of Development, the development officer is responsible for implementing the annual giving strategy in select communities while building and sustaining a culture of philanthropy. You will lead community annual fundraising campaigns and organize internal fundraising initiatives, while supporting executing local fundraising events.

Establish community fundraising and member engagement plans, goals and metrics

• Increase YMCA financial resources through a comprehensive annual giving campaign in select communities
• Focus on donor acquisition and cultivation as a pipeline for giving while working closely with philanthropic partners in the YMCA
• Guide local communities with fundraising goals, while building plans to achieve success including, events, individual giving, sponsorship and community grants
• Manage local fundraising volunteer teams with annual campaigns
• Assess needs and explore new and creative methods to acquire and retain donors
• Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• University or College Degree in a related field

• * Development experience or equivalent; donor relations, community fundraising, volunteer management and corporate development
• * Proficiency in MS Office applications is required; experience with pulling reports, registration management, input on event website creation and updates, marketing and communication materials regarding stewardship is an asset
• * CRFE is an asset

Approaches all tasks and responsibilities from a customer service perspective

• ability to manage a flexible schedule
• Superior project management skills
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have own vehicle or Reliable transportation to facilitate weekly travel between branches

The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to the development of healthy communities and welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Top Employers. The job posting deadline closes at midnight on January 23, 2026
~ As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
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Full Time
Development experience or equivalent; donor relations, community fundraising, volunteer management and corporate development

University or College Degree in a related field
Date Posted: January 6, 2026
Contact Phone
Friday, January 23, 2026