Director Major Gifts Toronto

3 days ago

Toronto, ON, Canada Stella's Place Full-time $99,000 - $110,000/year

Lead major-gift fundraising for Stella's Place in Toronto, using donor engagement and strategic relationship-building skills in a hybrid senior leadership role.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director, Major Gifts, leads strategies generating transformational philanthropic support. The role manages major-gift donors and prospects, including individuals and foundations. It also guides development staff, volunteers, and community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop major-gift strategies across identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
  • Manage a portfolio of 100–150 major-gift prospects
  • Lead complex solicitations involving securities, grants, and multi-year agreements
  • Prepare tailored proposals, presentations, briefings, and gift agreements
  • Manage direct reports through strategy, goals, and execution

Requirements:

  • Five-plus years of progressive fundraising experience
  • Track record closing five- and six-figure gifts
  • Ability to structure complex financial gifts
  • Experience managing direct-report relationships
  • Strong writing, presentation, organization, and analytical skills

Bring major-gift strategy, donor stewardship, and team leadership to Stella's Place in Toronto's hybrid development environment.