Lead the Growth of Transformational Philanthropy Across Canada The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven fundraising leader to build and grow our national major gifts program. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping the vision, leadership, and strategy to expand philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor engagement, and build a sustainable pipeline of transformational giving across Canada.

This role will lead a team of major gift professionals while personally managing relationships with high-capacity donors, volunteers, and philanthropic partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of major gifts fundraising at LLSC and advancing the mission. If you are energized by developing high-performing fundraising teams, securing transformational gifts, and building programs that create lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

About LLSC At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, we are committed to improving the lives of Canadians affected by blood cancers through research, advocacy, support services and community engagement. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are investing in a modern philanthropy program focused on meaningful donor relationships, long-term engagement, and transformational giving opportunities that advance our mission.

We offer a flexible, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where employees are empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful difference.

About The Role The National Director, Business Development & Advancement provides strategic leadership for LLSC’s national major gifts program. The role is responsible for designing and implementing the strategies, systems and donor engagement approaches required to grow major gift revenue across Canada.

The Director will lead a team of major gift professionals while maintaining a select portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects capable of making transformational philanthropic investments.



The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraising leader, who combines strategic thinking with strong relationship building skills and a proven ability to develop people, programs and revenue results.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

Set the vision and direction for LLSC’s National Business Development & Advancement program (Major Gifts)

Drive program growth, revenue performance, and long-term philanthropic investment

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing advancement team

Establish goals, accountability measures, and fundraising best practices

Fundraising & Relationship Management

Personally manage and cultivate a portfolio of high-capacity donors

Secure transformational and multi-year philanthropic investments

Program Development

Build scalable strategies, processes, and donor engagement plans that strengthen and mature the major gifts program

Organizational Partnership

Collaborate across LLSC to connect donor interests with mission priorities and organizational funding needs

What Success Looks Like

Growing philanthropic revenue through major gifts and transformational giving

Expanding and strengthening LLSC’s national donor pipeline

Building a sustainable and scalable major gifts program

Developing a high-performing fundraising team

Increasing donor retention and long-term engagement

Strengthening cross-functional collaboration and philanthropic culture

Advancing LLSC’s mission through meaningful donor partnerships

What You Bring Experience

7-10+ years progressive experience in fundraising, philanthropy, advancement or major gifts





Demonstrated success securing major and transformational gifts

Experience leading fundraising teams and managing performance

Proven track record building and growing fundraising programs, pipelines and revenue results

Experience managing complex donor relationships and high-value portfolios

Experience developing fundraising strategies and translating them into measurable outcomes

Knowledge & Skills

Solid understanding of major gifts fundraising principles, donor engagement and moves management

Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills

Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long‑term vision and day‑to‑day execution

Strong coaching and leadership capabilities

Excellent communication, presentation and storytelling skills

Experience working with CRM systems, fundraising analytics and pipeline reporting

Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, volunteers and donors

Personal Attributes

Relationship focused and highly collaborative

Strategic, innovative and growth‑oriented

Results‑driven while maintaining a donor‑centered approach

Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity

Passionate about mission‑driven work and community impact

Primary Location: As this role has a national scope, candidates may reside in any province where LLSC operates. Preference may be given to candidates located in the Greater Toronto or Metro Vancouver area. Regular travel across Canada is required to support donor engagement, fundraising activities and team leadership. This is a highly relationship‑based role with significant time dedicated to donor meetings and external engagement. Adaptable and hybrid work environments are supported.

Preferred Qualifications

CFRE designation or equivalent fundraising credentials considered an asset

Experience with campaign fundraising, principal gifts or planned giving initiatives

Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

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📌 National Director, Business Development & Advancement (Major Gifts) (Toronto)
🏢 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
📍 Toronto