Major Donor Development Manager

SOS Children's Villages Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization focused on child welfare is seeking a Major Donor Development Manager in Toronto. This role involves creating and implementing fundraising strategies to engage major donors, ensuring meaningful donor relations, and driving significant financial support for initiatives. Candidates should have a strong background in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for philanthropy. A degree in a relevant discipline is considered an asset, alongside experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in major gift fundraising with a track record of securing donations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage major donors to secure financial support.
• Develop comprehensive fundraising strategies and manage donor portfolios.
• Plan events and prepare proposals for donors.

Skills

Relationship Building

Fundraising Strategy

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Marketing, Fundraising, or Communications

Job description

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Location : Ottawa preferred, hybrid with occasional presence in office required

Reporting to : Senior Vice President, Operations

Position Type : Full-Time, 2-year contract with possibility of permanent

Language : English essential, French an asset

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000 annually

Job Requirement : Must be currently eligible to work in Canada

Closing date : August 1st, 2025. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview upon expression of interest. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, prior to the closing date.

SOS Children’s Villages Canada is dedicated to improving the lives of children without parental care. We seek a passionate and experienced Major Donor Fundraising Manager to join our team.

This is a hands-on role. You will strategize, collaborate, and execute comprehensive fundraising initiatives. Your expertise will drive our mission forward by engaging donors, raising awareness, and generating vital funds to support our cause. If you have a passion for philanthropy and the skills to drive major gifts, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children we serve.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong track record in major gift fundraising, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a passion for the organization's mission. A deep understanding of philanthropy and donor motivations is essential for the role. A knack for storytelling that resonates with donors' values sets you apart.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Operations, the Manager of Major Donor Development plays a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies to secure significant financial support from major donors. This position requires a dynamic and results-oriented individual who can build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals and donor-advised funds. You will develop and implement strategies to cultivate and engage with donors who have the potential to make significant contributions. You possess a proven track record in major gift fundraising , excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders . Success in this role means not only meeting financial targets but also ensuring that donors feel valued and informed about the impact of their contributions.

Core responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors, ensuring personalized and meaningful engagement.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive major donor fundraising strategy.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors, providing regular updates and stewardship.
• Collaborate with the executive team and board members to leverage their networks and support fundraising efforts.
• Plan and execute major donor events and recognition programs.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and reports for major donors.
• Track and analyze fundraising metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the Major Donor fundraising budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to achieve objectives.
• Engage with communications and other fundraising teams, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Ensure consistent messaging that SOS Children’s Villages Canada is viewed as a trusted leader and recognized authority within Canada’s international development and humanitarian sector.
• Network with SOS Children’s Villages International marketing expert forums, essential to program-specific marketing trends & research.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in major donor fundraising.

Desired Skills and Qualifications :

• Multiple years of relevant hands-on experience in fundraising with a proven track record of securing gifts from major donors
• A passion for, and knowledge of, child-focused international development and humanitarian assistance programming.
• High-energy, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build strong relationships
• Highly collaborative and service-driven working style; experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• A creative thinker with strong organizational and project management skills
• A sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including the communications team, the leadership team, board members, volunteers, donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Highly proficient English language skills, both written and oral, multilingualism is an asset.
• A degree / diploma in marketing, fundraising, communications, international studies and / or equivalent related experience is an asset.
• CFRE accreditation is an asset.

Interested applicants for this position : please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role to [e-mail] by Aug 1, 2025. Please include your name and the title of Major Donor Development Manager in the subject line of your email.

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults in the communities where we work from deliberate and unintentional harm or abuse caused by SOS Children’s Villages staff. We have zero tolerance towards any behaviour violating our Code of Conduct, including workplace violence, harassment, sexual harassment, any form of exploitation and abuse, corruption, and fraud. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of professional reference checks and provision of a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check.

About us

Founded in 1969, SOS Children’s Villages Canada is a member of the world's largest charitable federation focused on supporting children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it. Protecting children and advancing their rights is our priority in over 130 countries and territories. We believe that children deserve more than just survival. They have a right to grow up in a safe and caring family environment, giving them the best chance of a secure future. Using a holistic approach, we work to empower vulnerable children, families, and communities, ensuring that children’s rights are met. Through programs focused on child protection, education, health, nutrition, women’s economic empowerment, and humanitarian responses, SOS Children’s Villages serves over 7 million people annually.

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