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 workplace: Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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📌 Development Associate, Major Gifts (Ontario)
🏢 The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
📍 Ontario