Manager of Philanthropy (2 Positions Available)

ALGON The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Ottawa seeks a Manager of Philanthropy to develop and execute strategic fundraising initiatives. The role manages significant gift programs, focusing on multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns while collaborating with leadership. Qualified candidates must possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills along with extensive fundraising experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations or equivalent.
• Minimum seven years experience as major gift fundraiser.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a major gift program incorporating fundraising strategies.
• Lead multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns and manage a prospect pool.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations or Public Administration

Tools

MS Office

Raisers Edge

Job description

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Department :

Development and Fundraising

Position Type :

Full-Time Administrative

Salary Range :

98395.00-$122994.00-Annual

Sc heduled Weekly Hours :

36.25

Anticipated Start Date :

September 01 2025

Length of Contract :

1x Permanent Position 1x (3-Year Contract)

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date :

July 7 2025

Please note : jobs are posted until 11 : 59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description :

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and as a member of the Advancement Management Team the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic and integrated major gift program that incorporates the most effective fundraising strategies. The incumbent will work in collaboration with Advancement colleagues as well as academic leadership and non-academic units to execute fundraising strategies that support College priorities.

The incumbent will lead several multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns around priority projects using campaign management best practices. The incumbent will work closely with College leadership to implement the campaigns by developing solid communications recruiting and managing external volunteer champions and implementing cultivation and solicitations activities. The incumbent will also where appropriate incorporate alumni and legacy giving strategies in collaboration with Advancement colleagues.

The incumbent is responsible to initiate develop and strengthen relationships with a prospect pool of 125 individuals corporations foundations and other organizations. Developing a robust and diverse major gift pipeline is critical. With a focus on gifts of $10000 the incumbent has direct revenue accountability to raise $1-2 million annually and specific performance metrics based on activity targets. The incumbent ensures major gift donors are effectively cultivated and stewarded through meaningful communications engagement opportunities recognition and reporting.

The incumbent is an outstanding strategist leader project manager and team member who thrives in a collaborative and results-driven environment.

Required Qualifications :

Minimum four (4) year Bachelors Degree in Communications Public Relations or Public Administration or equivalent

Certified as or pursing a Canadian Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset;

Minimum seven (7) years experience in working as a front-line major gift fundraiser with a portfolio of 125 prospects and donors;

Experience closing multi-year commitments of five and six figures;

Experience developing and implementing a fundraising campaign of $1 million

Experience mobilizing and inspiring volunteers of influence and affluence;

Knowledge of all aspects of fundraising regulation methods of fundraising (direct marketing major gift planned giving campaigns) volunteer management

Experience developing cases of support proposals and donor correspondence.

Significant front-line fundraising experience in a high-performance team environment closing gifts in the range of $10000 - $1 M

Track record managing donor pipelines and identifying and soliciting high potential donors;

Experience in fundraising campaigns and working with volunteers;

Outstanding interpersonal skills with a professional presence and manner with an ability to build significant relationships with high net worth donors;

Excellent analytical skills. An ability to assess the donor pipeline and giving trends track cultivation and solicitation efforts;

Excellent organizational planning and time management skills and attention to detail;

Demonstrated ability to think strategically work proactively and manage competing priorities in a complex environment;

Excellent oral and written skills with a demonstrated ability to write effectively and persuasively and present to diverse groups;

A flexible team player able to collaborate with and inspire colleagues and senior volunteers;

Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office software applications and demonstrated knowledge of Raisers Edge preferred;

Familiar and adherence to Imagine Canada ethics and Association of Fund Raising Professional Code of Ethics;

Regular participation in conferences organized by the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) the Association of Fundraising Professionals the Canadian Association of Gift Planner and / or the Estate Planning Council Membership is an asset.

• This vacancy is for P15667 & P21223
• This position is paid at Payband 11
• One of these positions is a Permanent Full-time position (P15667)
• One of these position is a three (3) year Fixed Term Administrative position with the possibility of an extension . (P21223)

Anticipated Schedule :

Occasional evening / weekend based on events / business needs

This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the Colleges Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . to change).

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at While we thank all those who apply only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 98395 - 122994

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