Silk Road Institute Development Officer - Fundraising (Contract) (Canada Summer Jobs)

Silk Road Institute is a mission-driven organization committed to supporting and platforming Muslim arts and artists in Canada. We are seeking a passionate and proactive Development Officer - Fundraising to support our organization’s marketing, fundraising initiatives, and grant research/development efforts.

The successful candidate must be a youth as per Canada Summer Jobs guidelines, have a valid SIN, and must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. The selected individual will be contracted to begin working on June 2nd, 2025, and conclude their contract on July 28th, 2025.

Location: Fully remote

Job Type: 8-week seasonal contractOrganization: Silk Road Institute/Institut route de la soie

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Support

Assist with donor outreach and stewardship activities

Support planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events (largely ones being held in Toronto, Ontario)

Help maintain donor and grant records, as well as further fundraising documentation

Marketing & Communications Support

Assist in creating content for newsletters, social media, website, and press releases

Coordinate outreach campaigns and help maintain consistent messaging across platforms

Support the development of promotional materials and reports

Grant Research & Development

Research prospective grant opportunities aligned with organizational goals, reporting to the Programs & Development Manager

Assist in writing and editing grant proposals and supporting documentation

Maintain an organized calendar of deadlines and submission requirements

Qualifications:

Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills

Experience in communications at an organizational level

Strong research skills and attention to detail

Grant writing/editing experience

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Experience with social media, email marketing tools, and/or CRM platforms a plus

Experience with G Suite

Interest in nonprofit work and a collaborative team spirit

Interest in arts in Canada and/or Muslim arts

Post-secondary degree preferred

Compensation: $18.75/hour, 30 hours per week

How to Apply: Please send a copy of your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.