Development Associate, Major Gifts

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including salary and bonus

Health benefits

Ontario Pension Plan

Ongoing learning opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

A cancer research foundation in Toronto is seeking a Development Associate to support its Major & Transformational Gifts team. This position involves coordinating donor communications, managing schedules, and collaborating with fundraising leads. Ideal candidates will have a degree or diploma and relevant experience in fundraising or administrative roles. The role offers competitive compensation, including salary, bonuses, and health benefits, as well as a hybrid work model that supports collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising or administrative coordination.
• Understanding of fundraising professional standards and ethics.
• Self-motivated and comfortable in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize complex donor meetings.
• Coordinate communications materials with marketing teams.
• Assist in preparing Donation Agreements.

Skills

Fundraising coordination

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

3-year degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

Development Associate, Major Gifts

Location: 700 University Avenue, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

Department: Major and Transformational Gifts

Reports to: Associate Vice President, Major Gifts

Hours: 35 hours per week

Union Status: Non-Union

Employment type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: CA$58,000.00 – CA$65,000.00 per year (actual pay based on skills and experience)

Posted: December 22, 2025 – Closing: January 5, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a self‑starter Development Associate to support our Major & Transformational Gifts team. The role involves working closely with senior major gift fundraisers to manage activities focused on $100,000 to $1 million+ level prospects and drive philanthropic support for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Key Accountabilities

• Organize complex donor meetings.
• Coordinate complex communications materials with Strategic Insights and Marketing teams (proposals, impact reports).
• Collaborate with physicians and Cancer Centre staff to prepare proposals and impact reports.
• Manage calendars and scheduling for fundraising leads.
• Draft meeting agendas, briefing notes, letters and other correspondence to major gift donors.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the Cancer Centre and associated priorities.
• Assist in preparing Donation Agreements.
• Support prospect management using PMCF’s Blackbaud CRM.
• Help fundraisers develop and manage their fundraising pipeline.
• Respond to internal and external information requests.
• Provide support for donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship functions.

Qualifications

• A 3‑year degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising or complex administrative coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet tools.
• Experience with Blackbaud CRM, Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising CRM.
• Understanding of fundraising professional standards and ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, planning, and organization.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to manage multiple assignments and timelines.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable collaborating within a goal‑oriented team environment.
• Professional mature presence, sound judgement, intuition, tact, and diplomacy.
• Alignment with the values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti‑Racism (IDEAA).

Additional Information

• Meaningful work impacting millions of people affected by cancer.
• Open and approachable culture that encourages idea sharing.
• Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, health benefits, and the Ontario Pension Plan.
• Ongoing learning opportunities, personal development planning, and education assistance.
• Hybrid work environment: Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.