Charity Fundraiser

Company Description Ashok Trust is a Canadian non-profit and charitable organization dedicated to providing emotional and financial support to children and adults with mental and developmental disabilities. The organization focuses on individuals who require special schooling, respite facilities, specialized care, or tailored solutions to meet their unique needs. As pioneers in social finance, Ashok Trust emphasizes measurable developments and outcomes, aiming to improve daily life through inclusive social care services. The team serves people regardless of color, religion, or race, driven by a vision to bridge gaps in access to support and create flourishing lives. Its mission is to help build a more inclusive world that recognizes, respects, and values future generations of people with extraordinary abilities.

Role Description This is a full-time Charity Fundraiser role with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing some work from home alongside on site responsibilities. The Charity Fundraiser will plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events, cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and community organizations, and maintain accurate records of donations and donor interactions. Daily tasks include researching funding opportunities, preparing compelling proposals and presentations, coordinating outreach activities, and managing social media and communication channels to increase awareness of Ashok Trusts mission. The role also involves collaborating with program and finance teams to align fundraising goals with organizational priorities, monitoring campaign performance, and providing regular reports to leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage donors, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development, with the ability to plan and manage campaigns and events.
• Basic proficiency in marketing or outreach activities, including social media, email campaigns, and community engagement.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects, maintain donor records, and meet deadlines.
• Analytical skills to research funding opportunities, interpret data, and prepare clear reports and proposals.
• Commitment to inclusion, respect, and non-discriminatory practices, ideally with sensitivity to mental and developmental disabilities.
• Comfort with hybrid work, including the ability to work independently and collaboratively in both remote and on-site settings.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (such as social work, communications, business, or nonprofit management) or equivalent experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Prior experience in a charity or social services environment is an asset; knowledge of social finance or disability support services is beneficial.