Development and Community Engagement Manager

**Job Posting** **Development and Community Engagement Manager** **Full-Time Position | 30–37.5 Hours per Week | Stratford, Ontario** **Make a difference in the lives of young people in our community.** Do you want to be part of an organization that supports Perth County youth aged 14–24 who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness? Are you passionate about fundraising, building community relationships and securing the resources necessary to make meaningful change? Are you a motivated, resourceful and relationship-oriented professional who can turn opportunities into sustainable funding and community support? If so, Shelterlink may have the opportunity you are looking for! **About Shelterlink** With a history dating back to 1989, Shelterlink is a nonprofit organization providing prevention, advocacy, shelter and community connection services to youth aged 14–24 in Perth County who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Our outreach program provides prevention, diversion, trusteeship, family mediation and reunification services. Our shelter program is Housing First for Youth focused and provides temporary emergency accommodation, case management, diversion and basic needs support. Shelterlink operates 15 temporary emergency shelter beds and works collaboratively with community partners to help young people achieve stability, independence and lasting connections. **About the Role** The Development and Community Engagement Manager is an integral leadership position within Shelterlink, responsible for generating the financial resources and community support necessary to sustain and grow our programs and services. Fundraising and revenue development are a critical focus of this position. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing grants, cultivating donors, developing funding opportunities and implementing fundraising initiatives that contribute to the organization's financial sustainability. Working closely with the Executive Director, this position will lead and coordinate fundraising and development activities while strengthening Shelterlink's presence, relationships and awareness throughout the community. This is an opportunity for someone who is both strategic and hands-on, and who can identify opportunities, develop relationships, take initiative and translate ideas into tangible fundraising results. **Key Responsibilities** **Fundraising and Revenue Development** * Develop, implement and monitor fundraising strategies and initiatives to achieve annual revenue targets. * Identify, research and pursue new funding opportunities from government, foundations, corporations, community organizations and individual donors. * Lead grant development, including researching funding opportunities, preparing compelling applications, developing budgets, meeting submission deadlines and completing funder reports. * Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, businesses, foundations