Who we are

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers. It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients. Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families. 

Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed. We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion. As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life. Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.

Who we need

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, we are hiring a Fund Development Coordinator to support the operational and administrative backbone of our fundraising function. As our new Fund Development Coordinator, you will play a key role in keeping the Fund Development team organized, responsive, and data-informed. You will manage day-to-day CRM administration within Raiser’s Edge, coordinate gift processing and donor acknowledgements, support reporting and reconciliation activities, contribute to donor stewardship and prospect research initiatives, and help ensure fundraising operations run smoothly and effectively behind the scenes.

This existing vacancy is a full-time, hybrid position working on-site at our Euclid location with three days on-site and two days off-site per week.

What's in it for you 

Impact. Own work that matters. You will play a key role in strengthening the operational foundation of CDI’s fundraising efforts, helping improve donor stewardship, reporting, and fundraising coordination while supporting programs and services that make a meaningful difference for children, youth, and families. Your work will help ensure donor relationships are managed thoughtfully, fundraising activities are well organized, and data and processes support effective decision-making across the team.

Transformation. Joining CDI now means becoming part of an organization during an exciting period of growth and evolution. As CDI continues to expand its fundraising efforts and national reach, you will help strengthen the systems, processes, and day-to-day coordination that support long-term success. This is an opportunity to contribute ideas, improve workflows, support operational consistency across the team, and play a meaningful role in shaping how the Fund Development function evolves moving forward.

Growth. Develop specialized expertise in Raiser’s Edge, fundraising operations, stewardship, donor communications, prospect research, and reporting while working alongside an experienced Chief Development Officer and external CRM consultant. This role offers exposure to both the operational and strategic side of fundraising, with the opportunity to build broad experience across donor stewardship, team coordination, and development operations as the fundraising function continues to grow.

As our new Fund Development Coordinator, you will:

• Support fundraising operations and team coordination. You will play a central role in the day-to-day coordination of CDI’s Fund Development activities, helping to keep the team organized, responsive, and operating effectively. You will support meeting logistics, track priorities and deliverables, maintain documentation and standard operating procedures, and contribute to consistent administrative and operational processes across the team.
• Manage CRM administration, donor records, and reporting. You will oversee the day-to-day administration of Raiser’s Edge, ensuring donor records, stewardship activities, donor restrictions, and fundraising data are accurate, current, and well organized. You will support gift processing workflows, maintain data integrity standards, and prepare standard fundraising, pipeline, stewardship, and revenue reports that support donor engagement strategies, fundraising analysis, and leadership decision-making.
• Coordinate donor stewardship and communications. You will support donor stewardship activities by coordinating acknowledgements, tax receipts, stewardship tracking, donor recognition materials, and templated donor communications. You will help ensure donors receive timely, thoughtful, and accurate communication while supporting a high standard of donor service and responsiveness across fundraising activities.
• Support reconciliation, compliance, and operational accuracy. Working closely with Finance and the broader Fund Development team, you will support monthly reconciliation activities, maintain accurate fundraising documentation, and help ensure alignment across systems and records. You will also contribute to compliance with CRA regulations, donor reporting requirements, and fundraising audit standards.
• Contribute to prospect research and fundraising insights. You will conduct prospect research and support donor profiling, pipeline tracking, and portfolio review activities to help inform cultivation and fundraising efforts. You will assist with maintaining prospect data, preparing briefing materials, identifying trends and opportunities within donor data, and supporting reporting that helps CDI make informed fundraising and stewardship decisions.

What you bring 

• The CRM and fundraising operations experience. You have hands-on experience working with Raiser’s Edge or a comparable CRM platform within a fundraising, nonprofit, or donor-focused environment. You understand the importance of accurate donor records, gift processing, stewardship tracking, and reporting integrity, and you are comfortable supporting day-to-day fundraising operations, donor services, database administration, and team coordination activities within a collaborative environment.
• The attention to detail and organizational skills. You are highly organized and take pride in producing accurate work. Whether processing donations, maintaining donor data, coordinating acknowledgements, preparing reports, supporting team logistics, or tracking stewardship activities, you approach your work with a high level of care, consistency, and accountability. You are someone who helps keep work moving and ensures important details do not get missed.
• The analytical and systems mindset. You enjoy working with data and are comfortable using reports and analytics to support fundraising activities and decision-making. You understand how strong systems, organized processes, and clean data contribute to effective donor stewardship, reporting, and operational efficiency, and you proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows and administrative processes.
• The technical proficiency. You have strong Microsoft Excel skills and are comfortable working with databases, reporting tools, and fundraising or financial systems. Experience preparing reports, reconciling information across systems, and maintaining data integrity is considered a strong asset.
• The communication and collaboration skills. You can prepare professional donor correspondence and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, external partners, and donors. You build collaborative relationships across teams and contribute to a responsive, service-oriented environment through strong follow-through, professionalism, and a willingness to support wherever needed.
• The adaptability and ownership. You are comfortable working within an evolving environment where processes and systems continue to be refined and strengthened. You are proactive, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive, organized, and solutions-focused approach.

Other requirements

All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check and references.

Compensation: At Child Development Institute (CDI), we believe that compensation should be transparent, fair, and supportive of your experience and growth. For this role, the annualized salary is $66,000 to $70,000. Salary is determined by the complexity of the position and internal equity, ensuring a fair and competitive salary within our sector.

We believe in transparency and open conversations about compensation. If you have any questions about our approach, we are happy to discuss them throughout the hiring process.

Join us.

Fostering positive transformations in mental health for over a century, CDI is a world-class leader trusted in helping children, youth and families through a wide range of evidence-informed services to build lasting change.

At CDI, we prioritize the mental well-being and work-life balance of our teams. We acknowledge the reality of the emotionally demanding work each of us puts in every day. To that end, we strive to create a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where creativity flourish by offering:

• Flexible hours in a planned program environment.
• A focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Ongoing paid professional development opportunities and certifications. 

If you want to be part of our vision to make a measurable lifelong impact on the mental health and well-being of children, youth and their families, join us.

Apply now

If you're excited about this role but your experience aligns differently with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. While specific qualifications are strictly required, others can be based on various experiences, backgrounds, and knowledge. We can't promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application. 

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor will discuss your interest in the role. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• A practical assignment completed in advance of the next interview stage. The exercise will reflect the operational and analytical components of the role and provide an opportunity to demonstrate your approach to donor data management, reporting, organization, and problem-solving.
• An in-person panel interview with the Chief Development Officer and an HR representative focused on your experience with Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM platforms, donor stewardship, reporting, attention to detail, and working within an evolving fundraising environment. The discussion will also include a review of your assignment and the opportunity to walk through your approach, thinking, and recommendations.

CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at [email protected]. 

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