Development Officer (PT, One-Year Contract)

The Ottawa Jewish Community School is currently seeking a Development Officer, part-time one-year contract, for the 2026-2027 school year.  The Development Officer is responsible for supporting and implementing fundraising and development activities for OJCS, with a focus on donor stewardship, annual giving, and community engagement initiatives over the term of the contract.  The candidate we move forward with will:

• Supporting the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives, including annual giving campaigns and targeted appeals
• Managing and strengthening donor relationships through ongoing stewardship and engagement
• Maintaining accurate donor records
• Coordinating fundraising communications in collaboration with school leadership
• Assisting with grant research, drafting, submission and reporting requirements
• Supporting the planning and execution of fundraising events
• Tracking donations and supporting the issuance of charitable tax receipts
• Providing regular updates and reports on fundraising activity and progress
• Supporting the development and implementation of donor recognition initiatives
• Working with school leadership to identify new fundraising opportunities and community partnerships
• Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum;

Who we are looking for: 

• Experience in roles involving relationship-building, client service, fundraising, community engagement, sales or similar people-focused work 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain long-term relationships 
• Experience engaging with community networks or stakeholder groups, and the ability to establish credibility within a community-based environment 
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Comfortable working in a mission-driven environment and engaging with a diverse community 
• Proficiency with Google Suite, and experience with mail merge
• Knowledge of Little Green Light (LGL), or similar fundraising software, is considered an asset

Interested candidates that meet the above criteria should click here to download the full job description and follow the application instructions therein.