Fund Development Assistant

Canada Summer Jobs (8-week contract)
Hours: 35 hours/week
Location: Hybrid (Guelph, ON – some in-person, some remote)

Anticipated Start Date: May 2026

Current Vacancy

What We Live By:

• Our Vision: A community without barriers to health and wellbeing. 


• Our Mission: We work with our community to promote and sustain health and wellbeing for all.


• Our Values: Compassion, Social Justice, Courage, Integrity, Adaptability. 
  
  

Guelph Community Health Centre prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as: 

• Homeless or at risk of homelessness 


• Living on low income 


• Newcomers to Canada with language barriers 


• Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues 


• Having moderate to severe disabilities 


• Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis 


• Black, mixed race and racialized populations 


• Experiencing intersectional oppression 


• 2SLGBTQIA+ 


• Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggles 

Eligibility

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment


• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection status (international students are not eligible)


• Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada

Position Overview

Guelph Community Health Centre is seeking a motivated and organized Fund Development Assistant to support our fundraising and donor engagement activities over the summer. This role is ideal for a self-starter with an interest in nonprofit sustainability, fundraising, and community impact.

With direction supervision from Director of Community Programs and Development. The student will assist with fund development strategies including events, donor stewardship, grant support, and impact reporting, for various programs. This position offers meaningful, hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector.

Key Responsibilities

The Fund Development Assistant will support activities such as:

• Maintaining and updating donor information in the organization’s database Keela (CRM)


• Assisting with planning and coordination of fundraising events and campaigns


• Supporting donor relations and stewardship activities, including thank-you letters and donor communications


• Supporting the Fund Development Committee meetings and activities


• Assisting with grant writing research and preparation support


• Helping create donor-facing materials such as impact reports and presentations


• Supporting the preparation of fundraising reports, tracking activities, and organizing data


• Assisting with other fundraising, communications, and administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• Self-starter with a strong interest in nonprofit sustainability and fund development


• Previous coursework, volunteer experience, or work experience related to fundraising, nonprofit work, communications, or community development is an asset


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks


• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team


• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace); familiarity with Keela or other CRM is an asset.


• Passion for health equity, social justice, and community wellbeing

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model with a combination of in-person and remote work


• Supportive, collaborative, and mission‑driven team culture


• Opportunity to learn about fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and nonprofit operations
  

We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please visit our website www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications, and experience meet the position requirements.

 
Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities. 

 
We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews. 

 
If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.