Sheena’s Place supports individuals with eating disorders, and their families and friends.  We do this by providing free group-based services in a welcoming, non-institutional, non-residential community-based setting.  We’re centrally located in downtown Toronto, very close to public transportation.

Sheena’s Place does not receive any government funding. Our operations are supported solely by revenue from fundraising efforts and interest/dividends from an endowment fund.

Reporting to the Development Manager, the successful candidate will assist in the development and implementation of fundraising plans, campaigns, and events to help raise revenue to further the mission of Sheena’s Place. This position requires a combination of in-person and virtual engagement.

In this role you will:

Data Management

• Ensure the integrity of data by updating records and resolving inconsistencies in the database.
• Organize and verify monthly donation records and assist with bookkeeping reconciliations.
• Generate customized data reports to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Assist with prospect research to identify potential donors through data analysis.

Communications

• Support with email communications.
• Design visual assets (e.g., infographics, posters) in Canva and Photoshop for fundraising campaigns and events on social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Write compelling captions and accurate image descriptions for accessibility and engagement.
• Contribute to the development and design of the Annual Report

Campaign Management

• Assist with creation of mission-aligned content for campaign web pages, emails, and social media.
• Design visually appealing marketing materials, including logos and promotional graphics, using Canva and/or Photoshop.
• Leverage CRM email marketing tools to segment audiences and create targeted emails.

Event Coordination

• Contribute to the planning process of fundraising events, including budgeting, timelines, and logistical coordination.
• Assist with identifying sponsorship opportunities and cultivating relationships with corporate partners.
• Assist with vendor relationships with vendors (venues, A/V, caterers, sponsors), negotiate discounted rates, and oversee contract fulfillment and invoice tracking.
• Collaborate with the Communications Specialist to develop promotional materials across multiple platforms.
• Assist with event logistics such as ticketing setup, guest communication, accessibility arrangements, and post-event follow-up.
• Assist with coordination and support of volunteers, ensuring effective communication.

Grant Research & Development

• Identify and assess funding opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and programs.
• Build relationships with grant administrators to understand application requirements and timelines.
• Support the preparation of grant proposals and reporting documents.

Stewardship

• Answer donor inquiries via phone and email promptly.
• Strengthen donor relationships through stewardship and engagement activities.
• Issue charitable tax receipts and acknowledgements in compliance with CRA regulations.

We’re looking for someone who:

• has experience as a fundraiser;
• is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a quick learner;
• is an effective communicator both orally and written;
• can work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• shows initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness;
• is a strong problem-solver;
• is passionate about helping others.

 

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A warm supportive environment. Sheena’s Place is a community which includes resilient participants, talented and dedicated staff and facilitators, and a group of generous volunteers and donors
• The opportunity to contribute to the work of a unique helping organization providing significant supports to an under-served population
• Salary between $50,000 to $54,000 commensurate to experience

 

Sheena’s Place is committed to having a team reflective of the diversity of the City of Toronto in general and of our participants in particular. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity, including: racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities, and/or minority sexual orientations or gender identities. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community.

Sheena’s Place is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Sheena’s Place will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Julia (jshierlaw@sheenasplace.org) of the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

While there is no requirement to have had personal experience with an eating disorder, we recognize that many people become interested in Sheena’s Place as a result of lived experience. If this applies to you, we ask that you have been in symptom-free recovery and have not participated in Sheena’s Place programs for at least one full year before applying.

We thank all applicants who are interested in this position. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send your resume and cover letter to drodrigo@sheenasplace.org.