Senior Development Officer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree or advanced degree in education, educational technology, business, marketing, communications, or a relevant field is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Familiarity with the 2SLGBTQI community and 2SLGBTQI human rights is required.
- Four to five years of fundraising experience in individual giving, donor relations, philanthropy, sponsorship, planned giving, and/or events, with demonstrated success in relationship management, reporting, stewardship, and client relations, is required.
- Strong writing and editing skills for reporting are required.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills are required.
- The ability to multitask in a busy environment, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines is required.
- The ability to determine priorities, work independently, and work with minimal supervision is required.
- Strong attention to detail, quality, and organization is required.
- Willingness to work flexible and alternative hours and adapt to changing priorities is required.
- The ability to motivate others is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively with Board Members, the Executive Director, consultants, and donors or prospects, is required.
- Demonstrated project planning and management skills are required.
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills are required.
- Creative problem-solving skills and sound judgment are required.
- Excellent oral, written, analytical, and technical skills are required.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
- The ability to adapt quickly based on multiple channels of feedback is required.
- The ability to manage a project from initiation through delivery is required.
- Experience working in a senior development role is required.
- Understanding of intersectionality and commitment to working within an anti-oppression and anti-racism framework are required.
- Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications is required.
- Lead the individual, corporate, and foundation giving portfolios through relationship management, appeals, reporting, stewardship, strategic communications, events, and planned giving.
- Provide supervision, mentorship, advice, and direction to the Development Coordinator.
- Manage donor relations and communications, gift processing, and gift acknowledgment.
- Execute two digital annual fund campaigns.
- Administer estates and bequests.
- Conduct prospecting and develop proposals.
- Coordinate planned giving marketing initiatives.
- Prepare event and project donor reports.
- Ensure contractual obligations with corporate sponsors are met.
- Coordinate donor stewardship events and recognition strategies.
- Experience with customer relationship management software is an asset.
- Experience working in a not-for-profit, 2SLGBTQI community, and/or social justice environment is preferred.
- Lived experience as a 2SLGBTQI community member is an asset.
- A valid driver's license is an asset.
- Bilingual English/French proficiency is an asset.
About the company
Egale Canada advances the rights and well-being of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and beyond. It carries out policy work, research, education, and community engagement to inform public policy, shape cultural attitudes, and promote inclusion and human rights. Its programs translate research into practical advocacy and education, helping organizations and the public understand 2SLGBTQI issues and how to support equal rights. Unlike groups that focus on a single tactic, Egale combines policy analysis, education, and community work to build broad, sustained change. The organization’s goal is a Canada and a world free from homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression, where everyone can reach their full potential.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Canada
Founded
1986
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What believers are saying
- July 2026 polling showed 90% of Canadians worry about misinformation and disinformation.
- August 2026 campaigns on workplace inclusion and nonbinary awareness expand demand for Egale services.
- Egale's 2025 Annual Report and 40th-anniversary fundraising strengthen donor engagement and recruiting appeal.
What critics are saying
- May 1, 2026, Alberta denied Egale's Bill 26 amendment, blocking its injunction.
- Egale's Supreme Court fights against Quebec Bill 21 and Alberta laws drain scarce donor funding.
- If courts uphold these laws, Egale's legal-advocacy brand loses leverage and relevance.
What makes Egale Canada unique
- Egale Canada pairs research, education, and legal advocacy under its REAL model.
- In July 2026, Egale released its 2025 Annual Report and national inclusion polling.
- Egale holds Ontario Vendor of Record status for EDI training services.
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McCarthy Tétrault appoints inaugural pro bono counsel Bennett Jensen. The human rights advocate was once legal director at Egale Canada McCarthy Tétrault has appointed its inaugural dedicated pro bono counsel in human rights advocate Bennett Jensen. Jensen has defended marginalized groups and individuals throughout his career. He will bolster the firm's relationships with current and new community partners as it tackles public interest matters. Litigation and dispute resolution group leader Tom Sutton confirmed that Jensen would also be part of McCarthy Tétrault's litigation group. "Innovation is one of the firm's core values, and that extends to how we deliver our pro bono services. There are always opportunities to extend our reach individuals to communities who can benefit from the passion and expertise of our lawyers. While Bennett is joining the litigation group, his role is most certainly bigger than that, and we look forward to seeing how he'll build the connections between our groups and clients, allowing us to support more programs and initiatives," Sutton said in a statement. Before joining McCarthy Tétrault, Jensen was director of legal at Egale Canada. During his tenure, he re-established Egale Canada's internal legal function and spearheaded its strategic vision for progressing 2SLGBTQI legal rights as well as a nationwide response to anti-trans policy and legislative efforts. He was instrumental to the passage of Bill C-4, which blocked conversion therapy in Canada. He also worked with the federal government as director of legal to the justice minister and attorney general. In this role, he advised the attorney general, prime minister's office, and other ministers on high-profile litigation involving the federal government. Jensen was once a litigator and pro bono attorney at US firm Paul Weiss, where he spearheaded responses to wide-scale national human rights and civil rights crises, such as the Muslim travel ban and the child-parent separation crisis at the US-Mexico border. Last year, the Law Foundation of Ontario awarded him the Guthrie Award for his contributions to access to justice. He also received the Canadian Bar Association's National SAGDA Hero Award and Start Proud's Leader to be Proud of Award. Canadian Lawyer included him among its Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada last year, recognizing his work in human rights, advocacy, and criminal law. Moreover, he was among the American Bar Association's Top 40 Young Lawyers. "McCarthy Tétrault has a proud history of providing pro bono services that confront some of Canada's most pressing social and human rights issues. Bennett will take that service to the next level. His record is truly remarkable, and we're thrilled that he's bringing his immense passion and skill to the firm to help our lawyers help their communities," said Steeves Bujold, McCarthy Tétrault's chief inclusion officer.
Campaign launch: Get Offline and Talk in Alberta. No matter where Action Canada come from or who Action Canada is, most of Action Canada just want its kids to have the freedom to learn, to be themselves, and to grow up healthy and safe in its communities. But recent law and policy changes in Alberta are negatively affecting all youth and causing polarization online. For some people, the most basic things - like what they're learning in school or accessing healthcare - are under attack. Any law or policy that limits a person's freedom to learn or be themselves violates the rights of Albertans. That's why Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights, in collaboration with Egale, is relaunching its Get Offline and Talk campaign, which originally ran in New Brunswick in 2024. By encouraging Albertans to log off and have face-to-face conversations, Action Canada is pushing back against division and distraction so Action Canada can find common ground and stand up for laws and policies that make its communities healthier. Ensuring all Canadians have access to their sexual and reproductive health and rights means protecting access to healthcare, comprehensive sexuality education, and the resources to make decisions about if, when, and how to have and raise children in safe and healthy communities. When Action Canada is free to make its own healthcare and education decisions, Action Canada set its kids up for brighter futures and build stronger connections within its communities. By getting offline and talking to each other, Action Canada can take care of its neighbours and make sure all Albertans are free to be themselves. Quick facts: * 84% of Canadians agree that comprehensive sex-ed is an important part of overall health and well-being. * Research shows that even a 15-minute face-to-face empathetic conversation can foster understanding and change minds. * Its partners Egale Canada and Skipping Stone are leading legal challenges in Alberta and Saskatchewan to protect the rights and health of 2SLGBTQI communities. * The original Get Offline and Talk campaign ran in New Brunswick in September 2024, encouraging New Brunswickers to reject polarization driven by online misinformation and restrictions to trans rights and sex-ed. Following the campaign and steadfast advocacy of local organizations, New Brunswickers elected a new government in October 2024, which has reinstated some protections for reproductive health care and trans youth in schools. Posted on 2026-08-07 Article type Related campaign
Egale Canada & Environics Research - 2SLGBTQI Inclusion. Egale Canada commissioned Environics Research on national study on 2SLGBTQI inclusion in Canada. Environics Research conducted a national public opinion survey on behalf of Egale Canada exploring Canadians' perspectives on misinformation, healthcare, education, recreational sport, and safety for 2SLGBTQI communities. Egale Canada has released Rights, Safety, and Belonging: 2SLGBTQI Inclusion in Canada, a national opinion research report developed in partnership with Environics Research. The study examines how Canadians view key issues affecting 2SLGBTQI communities, including misinformation, access to healthcare, inclusion in education, participation in recreational sport, and overall safety and belonging. The study was conducted online by Environics Research between April 21 and May 1, 2026. The national survey gathered perspectives from 1,529 Canadians aged 18 and older, with representation across provinces, age groups, and sex. The findings point to a clear public recognition that more work is needed to advance 2SLGBTQI inclusion and safety across many areas, with more than half of Canadians believe Canada still has work to do before 2SLGBTQI people can be fully safe and free to be themselves. The report arrives at a moment when public conversations about artificial intelligence, online safety, and the spread of misinformation are becoming increasingly urgent. Many Canadians continue to express concern about the difficulty of distinguishing credible information from false or misleading content, particularly in digital spaces where harmful narratives can spread quickly. Through this research, Egale Canada aims to deepen public understanding of the issues affecting 2SLGBTQI people and identify opportunities to strengthen education, digital literacy, and community safety. While the survey represents a snapshot of current public sentiment, its findings provide important evidence to support ongoing advocacy, public education, and collaborative action. "At Environics, we believe research plays an important role in fostering informed public conversations. By understanding Canadians' perspectives on these issues, organizations like Egale can identify opportunities to strengthen education, digital literacy, community safety, and belonging. While this survey represents a snapshot in time, it provides important evidence to support ongoing advocacy, public education, and informed decision-making." Vijay wadhawan Senior vice-president, Health & Wellness at Environics Research. Read Egale Canada's report here: Contact Environics Research Its experts. Vijay wadhawan. Senior VP - Health & Wellness Ahsan sadiq. VP - Health & Wellness
Egale Canada releases "Gallery of Memories" Audiobook to spotlight challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia.
So, Egale has launched 'See the person' a campaign that challenges audience to rethink how they see trans people.