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We're Hiring this Summer!

Are you passionate about housing justice in Canada? Do you want to make a real impact by supporting equitable, sustainable housing solutions, while being a part of on-the-ground initiatives that build resilient, connected communities? If you’re inspired by innovative approaches to community-building, collective care, and reimagining the possibilities of urban living, we want to work with you!

Join us this summer and be part of a growing movement for community-led housing and collective land stewardship!

Apply Now to be our Fundraising Development Officer!

Job Title: Fundraising Development Officer

Position Length: June 23rd to August 8th, 2025 (8 weeks)

Hours per Week: 35 (total of 280 hours)

Hourly Pay: $17.20

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Guelph, ON)

The Junction Village Community Land Trust (JVCLT) is looking for a Fundraising Development Officer to join our team of passionate community-builders. This is more than just a fundraising role—it’s an opportunity to help shape the future of equitable housing, responsible land stewardship, and community flourishing in Guelph.

Our new Fundraising Development Officer will take a leading role in developing, implementing, and managing fundraising strategies that support our work—from acquiring and developing properties for the long-term benefit of the community to sustaining our day-to-day operations. The role will include grant writing and management, community outreach and engagement, partnership development, and campaign and event planning that will deepen our relationships with funders and partners while growing our impact.

At the JVCLT, we use sociocracy as the basis of our governance structure–a model that emphasizes equality and collaborative decision-making by distributing agency evenly across small self-organizing teams or “circles.” The Fundraising Development Officer will work closely with our Fundraising Circle while also collaborating across the organization to build and maintain strong connections with funders, partners, and community allies.

If you're excited by the idea of using your fundraising, communication and relationship-building skills to support housing justice and community ownership, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to admin@junctionvillageclt.org by June 6th.

This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program. Eligible applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents between the ages of 15 and 30. For more information concerning eligibility criteria, please visit the CSJ website.

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Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Planning

Work with other Fundraising Circle members to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to support the JVCLT’s objectives and goals
Research successful fundraising strategies and campaigns from other community land trusts (CLTs) and similar nonprofit organizations
Assist with establishing fundraising goals and managing budgets

Grant Writing & Management

Research and identify grant opportunities that align with the JVCLT’s mandates
Contribute to writing and editing grant applications for acquisitions, operational, and community development funding opportunities
Conduct research on potential funding sources, and maintain a grants calendar to keep track of grant application submissions, deadlines, and reporting requirements

Partnership Development & Donor Engagement

Cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners, local businesses, and aligned corporations to secure sponsorships, donations, and other financial support
Further develop relationships with community partners, such as other CLTs and similar community-led organizations to provide mutual support for one another
Develop strong relationships with local government officials and policymakers
Foster partnerships with individuals and organizations in the housing and development sector, including developers and real estate agents
Represent the JVCLT at community and networking events, workshops, and conferences
Research, identify and engage with potential land and estate donors, building relationships with them
Maintain a donor database to track donations, and assist with the development and organization of a portfolio of donor relationships

Communications & Public Engagement

Collaborate with other team members to develop a Marketing and Engagement Plan
Collaborate with other team members to create public-facing materials for education and outreach, including materials about the importance and impact of the JVCLT
Assist with planning public engagement and education opportunities and coordinate with grant opportunities to fund these activities

Events

Assist with the research, planning and execution of fundraising and other JVCLT events, including membership drives to recruit new members
Create promotional materials for events and membership drives
Assist with preparations for the JVCLT’s Annual General Meeting, including logistics, content preparation, and communications with community partners

Fundraising Campaigns

Assist with the research, planning, and coordination of future capital and bond campaigns to secure funding for land acquisitions and community development projects
Research successful campaign strategies, including donor outreach, advocacy and education efforts
Assist with the preparation of fundraising campaign materials, including social media promotion

Admin & Other Teamwork

Document management and organization
Set up automation systems for meetings and task management
Assist with editing the organization’s bylaws
Learn about sociocracy and participate in sociocratic processes and collaborative decision-making

Attend and contribute to regular team meetings (including Board meetings), providing updates on fundraising, partnership development, and community engagement projects

Qualifications and Skills:

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Google Workspace, especially Google Calendar and Google Sheets
Grant writing and management experience, including identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals, and reporting is a strong asset
Some experience with fundraising strategies and campaigns is a strong asset
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage complex projects, including events (like an AGM), community campaigns, or public engagement strategies
Time management and organizational skills, including experience managing calendars, deadlines, and workflows, especially for grants and campaigns
Experience with public education, storytelling, or advocacy in support of fundraising and community engagement is a strong asset

Ability to organize documentation, support admin systems, and utilize productivity tools (including Google Workspace and Zapier)

Desired Attributes:

A passion for social and environmental justice, community empowerment, and housing equity
Resourceful and results-oriented
Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative fundraising strategies
Team player, willing to collaborate and work closely with others
Critical thinker, with an understanding of intersections between land use, housing, social equity and environmental well-being

If you are interested in supporting the JVCLT’s mission of fostering partnerships to secure, steward and responsibly develop land, and co-creating and nurturing healthy, ecological, intentional communities, please be sure to submit your CV by June 6th! We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply Now!

Let’s Work Together!

If you're interested in collaborating or partnering with the JVCLT in other ways, let us know here, or send us an email at admin@junctionvillageclt.org.