Director, Philanthropy

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Philanthropy based in Canada.

This is a senior philanthropy leadership opportunity focused on building transformational donor relationships and driving meaningful national impact. You will lead a high-value portfolio of donors and prospects, with personal accountability for generating an initial $2–$3M annually. The role combines major gifts strategy, personalized stewardship, leadership giving, team development, and revenue planning. You will help shape a growing philanthropy function by strengthening its systems, processes, culture, and donor pipeline. Working closely with senior leadership, you will translate organizational priorities into compelling fundraising strategies and donor experiences. The position offers significant autonomy and influence within a purpose-driven, collaborative, and evolving environment. Fully remote across Canada, it is ideal for an experienced fundraising leader motivated by measurable social impact and long-term relationship building.

Accountabilities:: Manage and grow a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, with personal responsibility for securing an initial $2–$3M annually through strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Develop customized proposals, impact reports, recognition strategies, and donor experiences that strengthen trust, engagement, retention, and long-term giving.

Build a seamless giving pipeline from mid-level donors through leadership and major gifts, working closely with philanthropy leadership and colleagues.

Design and implement a structured leadership giving program that develops mid-level donors and prepares qualified prospects for major gift engagement.

Create personalized donor journeys based on giving capacity, interests, engagement history, and organizational priorities.

Monitor donor progression and program performance, using data and insights to refine fundraising strategies and increase revenue and retention.

Lead, mentor, and motivate the Major Gifts team while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture.

Translate strategic and organizational priorities into actionable fundraising plans with clear objectives, targets, and performance measures.

Partner with senior philanthropy leadership on business planning, revenue forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making across the major gifts portfolio.

Monitor performance against fundraising targets and adjust strategies to maximize portfolio growth and program effectiveness.

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 6 years of progressive fundraising experience, with a demonstrated record of achievement and success in annual or major giving.

Proven expertise in donor relationship management, personalized stewardship, and high-level customer or stakeholder engagement.

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute fundraising strategies that generate measurable revenue growth.

Experience managing, recruiting, mentoring, and coaching fundraising professionals in a collaborative environment.

Strong planning, project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and evolving priorities.

Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex issues into compelling, accessible donor-facing messages.

Strong analytical capabilities, including experience with appeal segmentation, large datasets, and integrating information from multiple sources to identify actionable insights.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, combined with sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

High degree of initiative, motivation, adaptability, and comfort working in an environment undergoing growth and change.

Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate effectively across functions.

Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.

Benefits:

Fully remote position open to candidates anywhere in Canada.

Competitive annual salary ranging from CAD $93,023 to $116,279 .

Full-time, Monday-to-Friday schedule, with occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Opportunity to lead a growing philanthropy function and directly contribute to meaningful national social impact.

Significant autonomy and influence in shaping fundraising strategy, systems, donor engagement, and team culture.

Collaborative and purpose-driven work environment recognized for its strong organizational culture.

Opportunities to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives.

Occasional travel within Canada.

Inclusive and accessible workplace committed to diversity, equity, and belonging.

Opportunity to build long-term relationships with donors while supporting initiatives that strengthen communities across Canada.

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