DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (New position)
Part-Time, One-Year Contract (30 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: $34.00 – $37.00
Location: Cambridge, Ontario (Head Office with some remote work)
About YWCA Cambridge
YWCA Cambridge is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing gender equity and supporting women, girls, and gender-diverse people through advocacy, programs, and essential services. As part of the YWCA movement locally, nationally, and globally, we are committed to anti-racism, reconciliation, inclusion, trauma-informed practice, and the elimination of violence and systemic barriers.
YWCA Cambridge delivers community-based programs, licensed child care, and housing and shelter services for women, with an annual budget exceeding $10 million and a workforce of more than 100 employees.
The Opportunity
YWCA Cambridge is seeking a highly organized and relationship-focused Development Specialist to support fundraising, donor stewardship, and campaign execution. This new role reports to the Director of Philanthropy and plays a key part in advancing YWCA Cambridge’s fundraising strategy through donor relations, project coordination, and CRM management.
This is a part-time (30 hours/week), one-year contract position with the option for some remote work.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and grow relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations
- Assist with the development and execution of fundraising campaigns, donor appeals, and engagement initiatives
- Draft donor-facing materials including proposals, reports, and stewardship communications
- Coordinate fundraising projects and events, including timelines and tasks using Asana
- Collaborate with Communications staff on donor engagement and digital fundraising initiatives
- Support donor stewardship activities, recognition, and Annual Report content
- Maintain accurate donor records and reporting in NEON CRM
- Liaise with internal teams and respond to donor, member, and volunteer inquiries
Qualifications and Experience
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in fundraising, communications, marketing or a related field or equivalent experience
- 2+ years experience in fundraising, development, or donor relations (charitable or non-profit experience preferred)
- Strong written communication and organizational skills
- Strong relationship management and communications skills with the ability to engage donors, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Proficiency in presentation development, spreadsheet management, and data analysis
- Experience with CRM systems and on-line donation platforms (NEON CRM and Asana are assets)
- Familiarity with Google Suite, Canva, Asana, or similar project management tools is an asset
- Achievement-oriented, proactive and goal-driven
- Self-motivated, with superior ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
- Ability to work and enjoys working in a multi-layered, results-oriented organization with multiple stakeholders
- Alignment with YWCA Cambridge’s mission and equity-focused values
Why Work at YWCA Cambridge
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact and gender equity
- New role with room to help shape fundraising practices
- Competitive hourly wage within the non-profit sector
- Supportive, values-driven workplace with some remote work flexibility
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest by Friday March 13, 2026 to:
Kim Decker, CEO
YWCA Cambridge is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Accommodations are available upon request. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.