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.
