Development Officer, Fund Development

Development Officer, Fund Development

Phoenix Youth Programs, Central / Halifax area.

Term: 18‑month term from mid/late July 2026, covering a parental leave.

Position Overview

As an integral member of the Fund Development team, the Development Officer (DO) is responsible for developing tailored strategies to deepen current and build new major gift and planned giving relationships. Phoenix does not define a major gift based solely on a dollar amount but on the relationship and level of engagement desired by the donor.

The DO will primarily focus on:

• Major gift donors looking for a one‑on‑one or more personalized relationship through effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Contributing to the ongoing management, implementation, and evaluation of the annual fundraising plan to meet strategic growth and support the financial needs of our programs.
• Leading stewardship strategy through an annual ...