Job Description

Development Manager

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's the catalyst for growth, confidence, and belonging.

About the Job

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 thriving community includes:

Our overnight Summer Camp

, supporting children, youth, and families that face socioeconomic barriers through personal growth, connection, and joy, one camper at a time.

Our Nature School

, offering enrichment day programming that encourages children to deepen their relationship with the Earth through curiosity, experiential learning, and child-led outdoor play.

Our Leadership Centre

, providing tailored programs to cultivate student leaders through outdoor education, personal development, and team-building.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and action-oriented fundraiser to help drive our mission forward.

The Development Manager supports the design and leads the execution of Camp Scugog's fundraising strategy, with a focus on major gifts, grants, annual giving, donor stewardship, and our annual fundraising event.

This is a remote-first position, with occasional in-person expectations for donor meetings, team retreats, and events at camp in Nestleton, ON.

You'll thrive in this role if you're a relationship-builder with strong major gift experience, excellent writing skills, and the ability to balance strategic insight with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

Execute Camp Scugog's fundraising strategy across major gifts, grants, annual giving, and events. Manage a personal portfolio of donors ($1,000-$50,000+), cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding long-term relationships. Research, write, and manage grants for foundations, corporations, and government funders. Plan and execute Camp Scugog's annual fundraising event and seasonal campaigns. Re-engage lapsed donors with tailored strategies and touchpoints. Develop compelling proposals, reports, and stewardship materials that reflect donor impact. Maintain accurate donor and funder records in the CRM. Partner with program staff to develop funding proposals and share impact stories. Track and analyze fundraising activity and outcomes; adjust tactics as needed to meet annual goals. Ensure all fundraising practices comply with CRA and Imagine Canada standards. Strengthen systems, templates, and reporting tools that support sustainable growth.

Qualifications & Experience

5-8 years of fundraising experience with proven success in major gifts ($5,000+) and donor stewardship. Demonstrated experience in grant writing and relationship management. Strong communication and storytelling skills, able to engage and inspire donors. Experience planning and delivering successful fundraising events. Experience with e-tapestry or other CRM platforms Strategic thinker and self-starter who thrives in a small, collaborative nonprofit. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical fundraising. Police background check with vulnerable sector screening required.

Benefits & Work Environment

3 weeks vacation + paid closure between Christmas and New Year Flexible,

remote-first

work environment (with occasional on-site time in Nestleton, ON) Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, and retirement contributions) Supportive, community-driven culture where your work directly impacts children and families

Compensation

We're committed to equitable compensation aligned with nonprofit benchmarks.Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Why Work With Us

We're a small but mighty team--collaborative, focused, and united by our belief in the power of outdoor experiences to change lives. You'll have the flexibility to shape your work, build meaningful donor relationships, and make a lasting impact while growing your career in a values-driven environment. Grow your career as our programs and fundraising efforts continue to expand.

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role to jmurphy@campscugog.org by November 28, 2025. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nestleton Station, ON