Fund Development Manager

Position Title :  Senior Fund Development Manager Organization :  REST Centres (Restoration and Empowerment for Social Transition) Location :  Peel Region, ON (Hybrid : in-office and remote) Reports

To :  Executive Director Employment Type :  Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Compensation :  Competitive salary with benefits, commensurate with experience

About REST Centres

REST Centres is a Black-led, community-based non-profit organization in the Region of Peel dedicated to ending youth homelessness among Black, Indigenous, and other racialized (BIPOC) youth. We provide culturally responsive transitional housing, mentorship, and wrap-around support for youth transitioning out of care or experiencing housing instability. Our programs help youth secure safe housing, build life skills, and move toward independence and long-term stability.

Position Summary

REST Centres is at a pivotal stage of growth. To sustain and scale our impact, we are recruiting a Senior Fund Development Manager to build a strong, diversified, and sustainable funding base.

The Senior Fund Development Manager will lead the design and implementation of a multi-year, multi-channel fundraising strategy, with a focus on growing non-government revenue (corporate, foundation, and individual giving), securing multi-year commitments, and building the fundraising capacity of our Board and staff.

This role is both strategic and hands-on : you will develop the strategy, manage the pipeline, write and oversee proposals, lead donor campaigns and events, steward key relationships, and leverage technology and data to drive results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy that aligns with REST’s strategic plan and growth goals, with clear revenue targets and KPIs (including increasing non-government revenue ).
• Conduct a fundraising audit and donor pipeline mapping to identify gaps, opportunities, and priority segments.
• Create and maintain an annual fundraising calendar, including campaigns, events, grant deadlines, and stewardship touchpoints.
• Provide regular fundraising reports and forecasts to the Executive Director and Board, using data to guide decision-making.

2. Revenue Development (Grants, Corporate, Individual & Major Gifts)

3. Donor Relations & Stewardship

4. Board & Staff Capacity Building

5. Systems, Data & Technology

6. Cross-Organizational Collaboration & Equity Focus

Qualifications & Experience

Required :

Assets :

Core Competencies

Working Conditions

'Join us in making a difference! If you are driven by purpose and ready to lead impactful fundraising initiatives, we invite you to bring your expertise to R.E.S.T. Center. Let’s work together to transform lives.'

Job Type : Fixed term contract

Salary : $80,000-$85,000

Contract length : 12 months

Benefits :

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5R 4J9