Senior Development Manager

Drive and grow Camp Scugog’s fundraising efforts, with a strong focus on major gifts.

Over 100 years of changing lives through camp

For more than a century, Camp Scugog has created joy, confidence, and connection for children and families who need it most. We provide transformative outdoor experiences that ignite potential and build community for those facing socioeconomic barriers. Here, nature isn’t just a setting, it is the catalyst for growth, confidence, and belonging.

About the Organization

Camp Scugog is an inclusive and supportive community that believes socioeconomic challenges should never be a barrier to growth or access to the outdoors.

Our programs includes:

Overnight Summer Camp, supporting children, youth, and families through connection, confidence, and joy.

Nature School, offering outdoor, experiential learning rooted in curiosity and child-led exploration.

Leadership Centre, delivering programs that build student leadership, resilience, and teamwork.

About the Role

We’re looking for a senior, hands-on fundraiser to drive and grow Camp Scugog’s fundraising efforts.

This role is responsible for both strategy and execution across all fundraising streams, with a strong emphasis on major gifts. You will own a portfolio of donors, lead key fundraising initiatives, and build the systems and structure needed to support long-term growth.

You will be the primary fundraiser, supported by administrative coordination for receipt and donor stewardship.

You’ll thrive in a highly autonomous role that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, within a small and collaborative organization. It’s a unique opportunity to build and shape a fundraising function with significant room for growth.

This is a remote-first position, with occasional in-person expectations for donor meetings, events, and time at camp in Nestleton, ON. Candidates must be based within commuting distance of the Greater Toronto Area.

Key Responsibilities

Drive and execute Camp Scugog’s fundraising strategy across major gifts, grants, annual giving, and events

Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of donors ($1,000–$50,000+), with a strong focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts

Identify and develop new donor opportunities to strengthen and expand the fundraising pipeline

Own and grow Camp Scugog Quest (annual fundraising event), driving strategy, sponsorship, participant engagement, and revenue growth

Plan and execute additional campaigns to support annual fundraising goals

Research, write, and manage grants for foundations, corporations, and government funders

Develop compelling proposals, reports, and donor communications that clearly demonstrate impact

Lead donor stewardship efforts, ensuring strong relationships, thoughtful engagement, and long-term retention

Maintain accurate donor records and reporting within the CRM, and continuously improve systems, processes, and tools to support fundraising growth

Partner with program staff to develop funding opportunities and share meaningful stories

Track fundraising performance and adjust strategies to meet annual goals

Ensure all fundraising practices align with CRA and Imagine Canada standards

What Success Looks Like

A consistently growing and well-managed major gift pipeline

Strong donor engagement and retention, with meaningful long-term relationships

Successful execution and continued growth of Camp Scugog Quest

Clear, effective fundraising systems and processes that support scale

Steady, sustainable growth in overall fundraising revenue

Qualifications & Experience

5+ years of fundraising experience, with demonstrated success securing and stewarding major gifts

Experience managing a full fundraising portfolio, including major gifts, grants, events, and campaigns

Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence donors

Excellent writing and storytelling ability, with experience developing proposals and donor communications

Experience using CRM systems to manage donor relationships, track activity, and support reporting

Highly self-directed, with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-moving environment

Comfortable prioritizing across competing demands and working with a high degree of autonomy

Experience building or improving fundraising systems and processes is an asset

Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, communications, or business) is an asset

Experience in a small organization or similarly autonomous role is an asset

Familiarity with camps and outdoor education, or a strong interest in the space, is important for success in this role

Police background check with vulnerable sector screening required

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $75,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience

3 weeks vacation + paid closure between Christmas and New Year

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, retirement contributions)

Flexible, remote-first work environment

Why Work With Us?

We’re a small but mighty team, collaborative, focused, and deeply committed to our mission. This role offers the opportunity to take real ownership, build meaningful donor relationships, and directly shape the future of Camp Scugog’s fundraising efforts.

To Apply

Please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to eclark@campscugog.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Camp Scugog is committed to equity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs.